Latest Press Releases

22nd April 2020

In order to remain competitive, it is generally accepted that industries should adopt lean manufacturing strategies to improve process efficiency. A key action can be to reduce part count, i.e. the number of components in an assembly or system. This is particularly challenging when it comes to highly accurate cartesian coordinate (linear) motion applications. In these cases, machine builders would often need to use both PLCs and computer numerical controllers (CNCs) in order to fully manage movement within the machine – until now. 

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16th April 2020

Mitsubishi Electric’s MELSEC iQ-R PLC now offers an innovative safety module option which provides the performance and integrity of a separate safety PLC but without the added cabinet space.

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15th April 2020

ECS Engineering Services has reiterated that it will continue to provide core engineering services to customers requiring essential works during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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14th April 2020

Optimal answers pharmaceutical production and development challenges

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9th April 2020

From the chipper to the roll, producing paper is a continuous process. For plant managers tasked with managing capital expenditure, sometimes budget components can find their way onto the production line.

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A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer specialising in asthma inhalers has transformed its in-line testing operations thanks to an automated quality control solution developed by Mitsubishi Electric and leading system integrator Optimal Industrial Automation. The innovative system uses two Selective Compliance Articulated Robot Arms (SCARA) and system-matched components, such as a MELSEC-iQ platform PLC and MAPS SCADA software.

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8th April 2020

Klarius Products Ltd, the UK’s largest aftermarket exhaust manufacturer, is uniquely well placed to supply components to help garages carry out critical repairs during the COVID-19 outbreak. 

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A new steel bridge has been constructed by ECS Engineering Services’ fabrications department, weighing in at 26 tonnes. The Erith Bridge has been installed at a supermarket distribution centre in North London.

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3rd April 2020

Emissco has won an Premium Partner contract with Yara, the world’s largest manufacturer of AdBlue®, to bottle and distribute its product for the UK and Ireland.

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1st April 2020

Process Analytical Technology (PAT) is a powerful quality assurance tool that can revolutionise the productivity of automated process manufacturing facilities.

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