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Managed industrial Ethernet switch platform keeps mission-critical operations running
22+ hour, 27+ min ago (55+ words) Control Engineering Europe Managed industrial Ethernet switch platform keeps mission-critical operations running HMS Networks has introduced its next-generation N-Tron NT7000 Series industrial Ethernet switch platform, designed for real-world industrial environments where failure is not an option. Come on in, it's free!...
Optidrive E4 from Invertek delivers increased VFD capability
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (61+ words) Control Engineering Europe Optidrive E4 from Invertek delivers increased VFD capability Variable frequency drives from UK VFD specialist, Invertek Drives, have always included the latest technologies to deliver a great user experience, and Optidrive E4, Invertek's latest general purpose VFD, takes this…...
How cloud-based SCADA extensions are helping nuclear operations evolve
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (41+ words) Control Engineering Europe How cloud-based SCADA extensions are helping nuclear operations evolve Gary Bradshaw explores how to make industrial network management as straightforward as possible. Come on in, it's free!...
Modernising warehouse automation in phases with PC-based control
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (68+ words) Control Engineering Europe Modernising warehouse automation in phases with PC-based control As intralogistics operations grow, the challenge is often not whether to add more automation, but how to do it without bringing the whole site to a halt. Mark Richards…...
IO Link Safety " enabling smarter, safer machine communication
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (65+ words) Control Engineering Europe IO Link Safety " enabling smarter, safer machine communication Historically, maintaining the balance between safety and increased productivity has forced required compromised " higher safety meant more wiring and complexity, while simplified designs often meant losing diagnostics or relying…...
From Fragile OT to Resilient Security
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (48+ words) Control Engineering Europe From Fragile OT to Resilient Security OT cybersecurity is rarely a clean-slate project. Many industrial networks still rely on flat architectures, legacy devices, serial connectivity, and aging infrastructure that cannot simply be replaced. Come on in, it's…...
Simplifying Motion Control for Cost-Effective, High-Performance Machines
1+ week, 1+ day ago (61+ words) Control Engineering Europe Simplifying Motion Control for Cost-Effective, High-Performance Machines Machine builders are under pressure. Costs are rising, timelines are shrinking, and expectations keep climbing. If your motion control strategy is slowing you down or locking you into a single…...
Predictive maintenance adoption doubles as manufacturers boost digital investment
1+ week, 5+ day ago (134+ words) Control Engineering Europe Predictive maintenance adoption doubles as manufacturers boost digital investment Fluke Corporation has released survey findings that show significant acceleration in digital maturity across manufacturing, propelled by a Yo Y increase in predictive maintenance adoption. Rising investment in…...
New IIo T platform for expanded wireless visibility
1+ week, 6+ day ago (59+ words) Control Engineering Europe New IIo T platform for expanded wireless visibility Emerson has released the Synchros Industrial Internet of Things (IIo T) platform " a new suite of technologies that expands asset health visibility and improves maintenance decisions through a flexible wireless…...
Sustainable automation: powering a greener future
1+ week, 6+ day ago (61+ words) Control Engineering Europe Sustainable automation: powering a greener future Automation in warehousing and manufacturing has traditionally been about productivity and reducing labour costs, but today it is under scrutiny for its environmental impact. Rising energy consumption, stricter regulations and stakeholder…...