Connectivity - Features

The cost of digital weighing

The old saying ‘time is money’ reaps true across many industries. However, in the world of food processing, good quality control is money, with errors the costly enemy. By implementing smart and adaptable weighing technology in plant machines and equipment, Stephen Hayes, Managing Director of Beckhoff UK, explains why food manufacturers require control automation to increase efficiency and prevent avoidable costs.

Innovative motors help the development of humanoid robots
- Robotics
- (10/07/2024)
Humanoid robots are offering increasingly-promising solutions to manufacturing companies that can calculate the ROI (Return on Investment) with improved productivity, product quality, and employee satisfaction.
Manufacturing faces a tough year, but 2025 looks more hopeful
- Automation
- (04/07/2024)
The overall outlook for global manufacturing is challenging for this year, with many companies reporting a decline in orders and most regions expected to see a contraction.

Cutting-edge data storage insights at Technology Live! in Munich
- Software - Cloud / Edge / Big Data
- (04/07/2024)
Backup and data recovery trends, flash storage innovations, the use of cutting-edge AI in virtual machine environments, and more, were at the heart of the Munich edition of A3 Communications’ Technology Live! .
What can the UK automation market expect for the rest of 2024?
- Automation
- (03/07/2024)
Swapnil Khedekar, Festo UK’s Head of Operations, outlines what he sees for the UK automation market for the rest of 2024.

The connected factory
- Automation
- (02/07/2024)
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is transforming manufacturing, with open automation systems connecting devices and machines across the factory floor.
Skills, drills and bellyaches: Electricians air their views in latest SELECT podcast
- Energy Efficiency
- (02/07/2024)
In the fifth episode of the popular Sparks’ Remarks industry podcast from Scotland’s biggest trade association, SELECT, five seasoned electricians shared their robust views on the current state of the industry, and a range of topics.