Stephen Hayes, managing director of automation and control technology specialist, Beckhoff UK, explains that by optimising traditional coding practices, businesses of all sizes can overcome this skills gap to reap productivity and efficiency gains.
10th February 2025
Clever, intelligent, but more commonly recognised as 'smart' – a simple definition of an essential component increasingly used in today's food and beverage manufacturing applications and acknowledged as a bridge to the digital future from analogue to IO-Link. The experts at Baumer consider the technical definition of a smart sensor.
6th February 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly made its way into people's personal and professional lives; in the constantly evolving landscape of manufacturing, it's a game-changer. Manufacturers like igus are navigating the complexities of the Fifth Industrial Revolution where AI stands at the forefront, driving unprecedented advancements in efficiency, precision, and innovation but emphasising the importance of maintaining human creativity within this.
28th January 2025
In the realm of automation and control systems, choosing the right controller can significantly impact the efficiency and performance of your application. The experts at maxon delve into the advantages of maxon's MACS range compared to standard PLCs and microcontrollers.
23rd January 2025
Stephen Hayes, managing director of automation and control specialist, Beckhoff UK, explains how automation can help food and beverage manufacturers cater to the low- and no-alcohol market.
14th January 2025
The Health and Safety Executive estimates that over two million people in Great Britain are exposed to unacceptable levels of noise at work, with food and drink production being amongst the biggest culprits. Many of the processes that emit the most noise happen during manufacturing, but there are ways that plant managers can reduce it, as Tom Cash, director at automation parts supplier Foxmere, explains.
6th January 2025
Automation can enhance jobs, making them safer and quicker for humans. Nevertheless, reaping these benefits means closing a wide automation skills gap, explains Stephen Hayes, managing director at automation specialist Beckhoff UK.
12th December 2024
Patrick Faulkner, lead engineer at Accu, looks at why understanding surface roughness is essential for manufacturers and engineers - not only to ensure functionality but also to optimise the longevity and reliability of the final product.
12th December 2024