To remain competitive with the world, UK industry must address its lacklustre productivity record. With many experienced workers leaving the industrial workforce, continued investment in training and skills can only go so far. In addressing productivity challenges, manufacturers of all kinds need to be more creative and open to innovation. Martin Walder, VP of Industry UK & Ireland at Schneider Electric continues...
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SolutionsPT & Schneider Electric host OT cyber security events
SolutionsPT, together with Schneider Electric, is hosting a series of OT cyber security events, aimed at helping manufacturers protect their industrial control systems and critical infrastructure.
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Schneider Electric wins most efficient ship solution
Schneider Electric has won “The most efficient ship solution” Award at International Green Shipping & Maritime Technology Summit.
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Robotics: A help not a hindrance
Robots are nothing new. Say “Danger, Will Robinson,” to anyone who grew up in the 70s and they will know exactly what you’re talking about. What is new is the level of capability and relative low cost made possible by the proliferation of high performance sensors, integrated control and increasing volumes.
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Digitising the industry with IIoT and automation
As a result of Brexit, not only do organisations have to keep on top of the latest global trends, they are also required to manage the unpredictability of the market. Martin Walder, VP of Industry UK & Ireland at Schneider Electric looks at the immergence of Industry 4.0 and how UK organisations must adapt to new technology fast, or risk falling further behind on productivity vs others of the G7 economies and rapidly advancing eastern economies.
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4IR set to transform more than half a million construction jobs
Depending on the pace of technological change, Mace estimates that up to 600,000 jobs in the sector could be replaced by new technology in the next two decades.
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Energy efficiency in the world of Industry 4.0
Connectivity spoke to Martin Walder, VP of Industry, Schneider Electric about the impact Industry 4.0 is having on the Energy sector and how smart, connected solutions can help companies become more efficient and address the energy dilemma the UK is currently facing.
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SolutionsPT & Schneider Electric host OT Cyber Security events series
SolutionsPT, together with Schneider Electric, announces an OT Cyber Security event series, aimed at helping today’s manufacturers protect their industrial control systems and critical infrastructure.
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