Control Engineering Europe – Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV
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Visualising the journey to Net Zero 07/02/2022
Suzanne Gill explores the role played by SCADA software in helping industrial organisations on their journey to Net Zero carbon emissions.
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Cobot MELFA ASSISTA – Human touch. Industrial performance 14/12/2021
Working safely alongside people, the MELFA ASSISTA cobot has the delicate touch needed even for complex assembly tasks. Easy to set up, it enables rapid changeovers and enhances production efficiency. Download our white paper to learn more.
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Addressing the need for more flexible HMLV production lines 21/06/2021
Historically HMLV production lines have relied heavily on manual labour, with automation representing something of a programming challenge. However, Oliver Giertz believes that the latest developments in programming are set to change this.
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Convergence considerations 10/05/2021
Control Engineering Europe finds out what technologies and innovations are needed to make OT/IT convergence a reality for manufacturers.
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SCADA range grows to meet diversifying IoT needs 04/05/2021
Mitsubishi Electric has extended its SCADA lineup to offer two additional types of software for system monitoring and process control. GENESIS64 is said to complement the company’s existing MAPS SCADA software.
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SCADA: Bridging the OT/IT divide 01/03/2021
Christian Nomine discusses how SCADA can overcome one of the key barriers to the digital transformation of a company’s operations.
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Improving manufacturing process development 14/12/2020
Optimisation of the engineering chain by using digital twins looks like a very promising area to find improvement opportunities, according to Piotr Siwek, head of product marketing EMEA, Factory Automation at Mitsubishi Electric.
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Cobots: finding their place 17/11/2020
Suzanne Gill asks where cobots might offer the most value in today’s manufacturing processes and finds out what work is being undertaken to ensure their trustworthiness.
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New cobot with easy handling features 26/05/2020
A new collaborative robot from Mitsubishi Electric has been developed to work alongside human operators without the need for guards or safety fences, while meeting new requirements for adequate distancing of workers in manufacturing sites.
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Getting on board with AI technology 18/02/2020
It is becoming a reality that technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are starting to change the traditional role of the control engineer. Suzanne Gill finds out more about the benefits it can offer engineers as well as the barriers to its adoption in the industrial environment.
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SCADA goes on a transformation journey 10/02/2020
Christian Nomine explores the changing requirements for both SCADA software and HMI systems across the manufacturing and processing sectors as the importance of collecting, storing and analysing data grows.
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Compact PLC with smart factory capabilities 03/02/2020
Mitsubishi Electric has introduced its smallest and most powerful compact PLC to date. The aim of the FX5UC series Micro PLC is to give more machine builders and manufacturers more functionality in a smaller space – while also providing web access and network connectivity.
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Release your robots to increase productivity 17/12/2019
There are thousands of industrial robots used in manufacturing, processing and packaging applications that take-up a great deal of floor space, simply because of outdated safety provisions. Moving to proximity-based safety can release space and improve production efficiency by allowing more freedom of movement on the shop floor, says Oliver Giertz.
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Mitsubishi Electric invests in servo motors and linear stages 12/08/2019
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has taken an equity stake in Akribis Systems Pte Ltd (Akribis), a Singapore-based manufacturer of linear servo motors and linear stages, to strengthen its industrial automation solutions for the global market.
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Cobots: Putting safety first 25/06/2019
Collaborative robots (cobots) are starting to be accepted within the manufacturing sector. However, safety is still a concern for many. Suzanne Gill finds out how this issue is being addressed.
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Machine control: The benefits of gaining intelligence 13/05/2019
Control Engineering Europe focuses on the increasing addition of artificial intelligence technology in machine control solutions, asking what benefits this will bring for the machine builder and the end user.
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Shaping the future 18/03/2019
Malte Schlüter looks at the main trends that are currently influencing the manufacturing and packaging industries and which are expected to shape the future.
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Keeping pace with the digital transformation 25/02/2019
Suzanne Gill finds out more about the changing role of SCADA systems and asks what features are needed to ensure that this technology keeps pace with the demands of the digital factory of tomorrow.
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Automating a handcrafted process 25/02/2019
Denby Pottery’s clay manufacturing times have been halved and productivity has increased since the installation of a new control system.
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AI adds to robot efficiency 10/09/2018
The implementation of artificial intelligence is adding efficiency to all stages of the manufacturing process, including robotics.
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Safety PLC offers redundancy according to IEC 61508 SIL 2 29/06/2018
Mitsubishi Electric’s modular PLC series MELSEC iQ-R is now available as a fully redundant pair of controllers for high performance and extra reliability. To help reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO), the system also integrates various features into the PLC for monitoring and managing safety.
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Robotics: Getting the best of both worlds 10/09/2017
Collaborative robots deliver on the promise of reduced investment costs, simple programming and inherent safety. The compromise, of course, is that they cannot offer the performance of traditional industrial robotics. But, suppose it was possible to have the best of both worlds? Oliver Giertz defines ‘cooperative robotics’.
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Robotics: Getting the best of both worlds 23/08/2017
Collaborative robots deliver on the promise of reduced investment costs, simple programming and inherent safety. The compromise, of course, is that they cannot offer the performance of traditional industrial robotics. But, suppose it was possible to have the best of both worlds? Oliver Giertz defines ‘cooperative robotics’.
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Supporting the digital transformation 14/02/2017
Hartmut Pütz, president Factory Automation EMEA at Mitsubishi Electric Europe, talks about the digital transformation of industry, focussing on its effect on manufacturing businesses, especially at a production level.
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Enabling a holistic approach to predictive maintenance 06/02/2017
At the last SPS/IPC/Drives event Mitsubishi Electric demonstrated a development of its condition monitoring technology for predictive maintenance, which builds on the capabilities of add-on smart sensors by integrating them with an intelligent sensor controller.
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e-F@ctory Alliance grows 03/01/2017
APT Automation has become the latest member of Mitsubishi Electric’s e-F@ctory Alliance.
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An HMI evolution 06/12/2016
André Hartkopf explains how today’s HMIs have evolved into sophisticated computer systems capable of acting as automation gateways for controlling and monitoring an industrial process – remotely if necessary – which can save time in commissioning, maintenance and production.
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Flush-mount HMI enables machine builders to promote their brand identity 23/08/2016
With the latest addition to the GOT2000 family of HMIs, Mitsubishi Electric has introduced a new style of operator interface. The open-frame, back mounting design enables machine builders to reinforce their own brand identity.
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Web monitoring solution promises plant control at a glance 14/06/2016
ME-Automation Projects GmbH, a sister company of Mitsubishi Electric, has introduced new functionality – PMSXpro Web Monitoring – to expand its PMSXpro process control system.
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New Delta robot solution 17/05/2016
The MELFA range of compact SCARA and articulated arm robots from Mitsubishi Electric has been extended with the introduction of new Delta style robots from Codian Robotics.
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Compact HMI can act as an automation gateway 15/03/2016
Mitsubishi Electric has added a new model to its range of HMIs which is said to act as a gateway device to an entire automation system – including devices such as PLCs, servo drives, frequency inverters and robots.
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Updating the process control technology for the supply of drinking water 09/02/2016
The Lake Constance Water Supply Association provides a reliable supply of drinking water to four million inhabitants by taking water from Lake Constance in Germany. The drinking water is produced at Sipplinger Berg and then transported via a pipeline network 1700 km long to the 181 members of the association.
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Intelligent inverter reduces false alarms and pump and fan shutdowns 23/11/2015
The new FR-F800 inverter drive from Mitsubishi Electric is said to offer an intelligent solution to reducing pump and fan shutdowns.
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Integrated automation solutions at SPS IPC DRIVES 2015 on Stand 7-391 09/11/2015
Manufacturing and production industries are set to see significant change as automation systems become more and more integrated. End users are increasingly demanding better quality products, almost immediate availability and more product variants. There is also a growing need for traceability, energy efficiency, resource management, and coordination across multiple production sites.
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Mitsubishi Electric bolsters business in Norway 27/10/2015
Mitsubishi Electric Europe BV has completed the integration of its former air conditioning distributor MIBA AS, acquired in July. From October 2015, the company will expand beyond air conditioning by promoting other businesses, like Factory Automation, in the Norwegian market.
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Products and services integration – Executive comment 13/10/2015
Hartmut Pütz, president of Mitsubishi Electric’s Factory Automation – European Business Group, discusses the companies experience of the increasing demand for services alongside products.
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An Ethernet-based field network solution for Honda 28/09/2015
An increase in efficiency of production and operation management has been achieved by Honda Motor Company at its Yorii plant in Japan since the introduction of an Ethernet-based CC-Link IE Field Network.
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Compact HMI with advanced functionality 24/08/2015
Mitsubishi Electric has added a new, compact, colour HMI to its GOT2000 range, offering improved visualisation and enhanced functionality.
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Cost-effective DCS for smaller plants 14/07/2015
Mitsubishi Electric and ME-Automation Projects, part of the Mitsubishi Electric Group, are set to launch a new distributed control system, the PMSX micro, designed for smaller scale applications.
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IP55-rated frequency inverter 12/05/2015
Mitsubishi Electric has added dust and splash-proof versions – with an IP55 protection rating – to its FR-A800 series frequency inverters.
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Water industry solutions on display 07/04/2015
Mitsubishi Electric is set to present a portfolio of solutions designed for the water industry at the ‘PUMPENplatz’ at Hanover trade fair next week.
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Next generation controller is prepared for the future 03/03/2015
Mitsubishi Electric has introduced its next generation iQ Platform, the iQ-R controller series.
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Improving productivity and efficiency in bakeries 16/12/2014
Productivity and profit margins in the food processing industry tend to be lower in comparison to those in other processing industries and to remain competitive many operations are looking for opportunities to increase efficiency in production while at the same time reducing energy consumption.
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PLC control from inlet-to-outlet 08/10/2014
A new water treatment works at the Dee Valley Water (DVW) Llwyn Onn site in North Wales is being controlled from inlet to outlet with a redundant modular PLC.
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Complete OEM control solution for assembly machine 02/09/2014
During the design a new fully automated version of its Jumbo Assembler machine – a partition assembler for corrugated and fibre chipboard strips for paper converting applications – it became clear to Premier Paper Converting Machinery that the its machine would need an intuitive operator interface. Like most OEMs, Premier Paper needs to ensure it utilises the latest in automation and control technologies.
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Inverter’s stall-prevention feature keeps ice cream moving 15/07/2014
A frequency inverter with stall prevention has helped improve efficiency and performance for a range of traditional ice cream making machines, ensuring less product waste and offering savings on energy and water usage for users.
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Getting maximum drive performance for plant and machinery 06/05/2014
A new drive from Mitsubishi Electric has been designed for use in high-end applications, where it is said to offer maximum output and performance, increased efficiency and reliability.
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PAC and DCS advances 25/02/2014
Suzanne Gill reports on some of the most recent industrial control solutions to come to market, and looks at their main features and benefits.
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KH-Automation Projects GmbH becomes ME-Automation Projects GmbH 17/12/2013
KH-Automation Projects GmbH, which has been part of Mitsubishi Electric Group since mid 2013, is changing its name on 1st January 2014 – subject to completion of the formalities for entry in the Trade Register – to ME-Automation Projects GmbH.
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Next Generations – Experience the future live at SPS IPC Drives 25/11/2013
At this year’s SPS IPC Drives, Mitsubishi Electric will be giving visitors a closer look into the future of its automation solutions. For the first time in Europe, the successors to the compact MELSEC FX PLC series and the modular automation concept MELSEC iQ Platform, the brilliant HMI GOT2000 series and the FR-A800 high-end frequency inverter will be presented.
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Version control company joins the e-F@ctory Alliance 25/11/2013
AUVESY GmbH & Co KG has joined the e-F@ctory Alliance, a Mitsubishi Electric Europe partner initiative with the aim of offering industry market-leading industrial automation solutions.
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Control solution for wastewater treatment project 05/11/2013
Southern Water’s largest ever capital project includes a new wastewater treatment works (WWTW) and sludge recycling centre, two pumping stations, 11km of sewer tunnel and a 2.5km long sea outfall. The newly completed works is able to treat 95 million litres of wastewater generated each day in the area.
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Servo system promises energy-efficient motion control 30/07/2013
The MELSERVO MR-J4 series of servo amplifiers, from Mitsubishi Electric, complete with associated positioning units, motion modules and integrated motion control systems are said to enable machine builders and end-users to improve productivity and reduce energy costs.
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Ethernet communication for compact PLC 23/07/2013
Mitsubishi Electric has extended the capability of its MELSEC FX3G Compact PLC with the release of a new Ethernet embedded CPU – the FX3GE, in addition to the standard USB and RS422 communication ports.
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Collaborating to create a secure data handling process 21/05/2013
Controlling and managing a complex system in some process and infrastructure industries, such as surface rail, airports or underground metro systems, have the added complexity of having to achieve this over long distances with the possibility of 1000’s of I/O points.
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AC replaces DC drive technology to cut energy costs for recycling plant 05/04/2013
Maintenance costs have been reduced at a plastic recycling plant through the replacement of the DC drive on the compounder with a variable speed AC system.
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Trends in control technology: is there a future for the PLC? 02/04/2013
Automation is changing and future trends in control technology would suggest that the role of control technology will change. Total solutions in which tasks are distributed according to free capacity are growing in importance. The individual components are irrelevant to the customer. Added to this is the debate pitching PLC against PC. Experts at Mitsubishi Electric believe in the coexistence of both systems.
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PC or PLC based control – take your pick 26/03/2013
Automation suppliers may never agree on whether PC or PLC-based control offers the best solution – in reality it really depends on the application and user preference. However, with most PLC-based systems now offering the same ‘openness’ as PCs, they look like they will be around for some time.
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Cyber safety – what happens next? 01/03/2013
Recent industrial incidents have provided a timely reminder of the importance of taking effective measures to protect process control systems and infrastructure from attacks from cyberspace. Thomas Lantermann, senior business development manager at Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V., Factory Automation – European Business Group, looks at where vulnerabilities lie and how the problem will be exacerbated in the future, and looks at new security standards that offer protection.
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HMI with advanced monitoring functions 19/02/2013
Mitsubishi Electric has introduced new monitoring functions for its GOT1000 series of HMIs, providing a single environment for monitoring PLCs, motion controllers, CNCs, robot controllers, intelligent input modules and I/O cards.
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Data logging functionality provides complete traceability on HMI’s 02/01/2013
Mitsubishi Electric GOT1000 series HMIs are now able to offer enhanced data logging capabilities, enabling data to be logged from remotely connected devices such as PLCs, inverters, servos and temperature controllers.
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Inverter optimised for water and pumping applications 30/10/2012
Mitsubishi Electric has upgraded its FR-F700-EC range of inverters with functions that meet the specific needs of water and pumping applications.
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Process automation – looking into the future 16/10/2012
What awaits process industry companies in the coming years? Thomas Lantermann, senior business development manager at Mitsubishi Electric Europe, presents an integrated analysis of process automation in the year 2020.
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HMIs from Mitsubishi Electric fit the toughest system and budget requirements 12/09/2012
Mitsubishi Electric has extended its GOT1000 series of HMIs to provide a comprehensive range of terminals, with everything from compact models with basic functions right through to high performance models with full multimedia capability and a host of features and functions including embedded communications.
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Feature rich mid-range HMI 14/08/2012
The GT14, a new 5.7in HMI from Mitsubishi, is available in both monochrome and colour versions providing a screen resolution of 320×240 pixels and including a variety of features designed to offer increased flexibility and capability to control systems.
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New e-F@ctory Alliance partner 07/08/2012
Simulation software from Emulate3D reduces commissioning time and costs for Mitsubishi controllers.
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SCARA robot sets new performance benchmarks 31/07/2012
Mitsubishi Electric has extended its RH range of MELFA SCARA robots with the F series, which is said to set new benchmark standards for speed, flexibility, ease of integration and simplicity of programming.
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FELTEN adds green flavour to Mitsubishi Electric’s e-F@ctory Alliance partnership program 03/07/2012
Leading specialist MES supplier to global food, flavours and pharmaceutical industries FELTEN Group has been added to the pantheon of Mitsubishi e-F@ctory Alliance partners with two distinct innovations, one is a specialist MES integration and the other a green energy solution.
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Mitsubishi Electric extends HMI capability beyond visualisation 19/06/2012
With its GOT1000 series of HMIs, Mitsubishi Electric has a comprehensive range of HMIs with enhanced functionality that offer capabilities beyond just visualisation, providing additional features that will help to reduce downtime, enable fast recovery from simple errors, increase availability and boost production efficiency.
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Energy monitoring solution – plant floor linked to SAP 15/05/2012
A smart energy monitoring prototype has been developed as part of SAPs Future Factory Initiative, which aims to integrate plant floor energy usage information into SAP solutions for effective monitoring and recording of energy data.
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Servo amplifier offers improved safety, productivity and energy efficiency 08/05/2012
With the introduction of the new MELSERVO MR-J4 series – and corresponding positioning modules, motion modules and motion control systems – Mitsubishi Electric believes it can now offer a servo amplifier that will enable machine manufacturers and end customers to improve both safety within the production process and productivity.
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Seamless integration of visualisation software and automation hardware 28/02/2012
A co-operation agreement between Mitsubishi and COPA-DATA is said to offer the benefit of seamless data flow between control and visualisation software and automation hardware.
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Modular production systems featured at WorldSkills event 31/01/2012
Engineers taking part in the engineering skills event made use of industrial robots from Mitsubishi Electric, which formed part of a modular production system.
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Making motion control easy 24/01/2012
Mitsubishi Electric has expanded its MELSEC L-Series range of positioning modules with the new Simple Motion Module, enabling advanced motion control functions such as positioning, speed control, torque control, cam control, synchronous control and mark detection to be realised easily with just simple parameter settings and a sequence program accredited to IEC 6M3N-3 standard.
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Robots set to lead UK manufacturing investment 14/10/2011
Barry Weller, from Mitsubishi Electric, comments on The Automating Manufacturing Programme which will be run in the UK by The British Automation and Robot Association.
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Speeding up the implementation process 04/10/2011
Mitsubishi Electric and Adroit Technologies have jointly addressed the shortcomings of traditional PLC-SCADA integration tools with a new technology that was first introduced at SPS/IPS/Drives 2010.
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Energy control pack helps visualise energy savings 19/09/2011
Mitsubishi Electric has introduced the Energy Control Pack (ECP) built on its e-F@ctory concept.
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Inverter with safe torque off input 13/09/2011
The E700 series inverter from Mitsubishi Electric is now available with a safe torque off input, eliminating the need for a redundant contactor in installations seeking compliance with EN954-1 Cat3 and IEC60204-1 Stop Category 0.
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A fresh approach to data management and transfer 09/08/2011
Chris Evans of Mitsubishi Electric says that Stuxnet has given us a wakeup call. A fresh approach is required as to how data is transferred and managed within all industrial control systems.
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UK seminars on preparing for the low carbon economy 14/06/2011
A series of seminars exploring the potential for harnessing the impact of new and pending legislation is being held in Livingstone and Newcastle in the UK on 5th and 7th July respectively, hosted by Mitsubishi Electric, Brook Crompton and energy consultants Power Quality Management.
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Directly connecting the plant floor to the business level 07/06/2011
Today’s manufacturing processes rely as much on physical automation as they do on communications protocols to seamlessly integrate all areas of the production process.
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Why Stuxnet has changed the security landscape 03/05/2011
In the past, there was often a divide between the IT department and the control engineering department in a typical end user business.
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Mitsubishi takes a share of Adroit Technologies 08/04/2011
Following the announcement of the release of the Mitsubishi Adroit Process Suite (MAPS) in November 2010, Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V has now announced that it is to acquire a 14.9% share in its e-F@ctory partner Adroit Technologies.
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Robots are a must for manufacturing success in the UK 24/02/2011
Barry Weller of Mitsubishi Electric looks at the role that robots are playing in helping to reduce production costs and enabling UK manufacturers to become more adaptable.
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Drives may be greener than you think 01/02/2011
Controlling the power consumption of motors is only the first of many environmental credentials of the inverter, says Mitsubishi Electric’s Jeff Whiting.
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PAC based batch controller takes PCs off the plant floor 18/01/2011
Mitsubishi Electric has introduced C Batch, a PAC-based batch control solution developed with process control specialist INEA, to address the programming, integration and security issues that accompany PC-based controllers on the plant floor.
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Redefining bioreactor control with the help of a PLC 20/12/2010
A self-taught control engineer in the UK is using PLCs to manage the growth of cell cultures in bioreactors.
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Motion control perfects Yorkshire pudding recipe! 01/12/2010
For the perfect Yorkshire pudding you need exactly the right amount of batter, not too much or too little. Western Mechanical Handling (WMH) UK has developed a system to produce perfect results every time.
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Temperature controlled environment suits vegetables 29/11/2010
Following the opening of six controlled environment stores, based on technology more often found in high tech manufacturing and production plants, Sutton Bridge Crop Storage Research Centre in the UK looks set to become the leading European facility of its kind
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CTM extends reach with Mitsubishi data logging 07/09/2010
A small British company has bolstered its overseas business with a PLC from Mitsubishi Electric. CTM Equipment in Barnsley specialises in machines for mixing polyeurethane foam, elastomer and epoxy resins.
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Mitsubishi shows ‘flexible location robots’ at Automatica Exhibition in Munich 14/06/2010
A newly-developed process combines advanced sensor technology and real-time control so that flexible location robots can quickly react to changes in their environment and adapt their trajectory to suit — even after the arm has already started its motion. The surprising thing is, there’s no machine vision involved. It’s all done with sensors.
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Farmers make money from waste 23/02/2010
Farmers are using CC-Link fieldbus control to generate power from biogas extracted from slurry. The biogas is sent to fuel cogeneration plants and is ultimately used to heat buildings, power machinery or export it to the grid.
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Opinion: Using Machine Controls for ‘Energy Engineering’ 01/02/2010
We are constantly being urged to fit inverter drives and save energy. But Jeff Whiting, energy spokesman for Mitsubishi Electric’s Energy Centre, says we should not overlook their sister technology – controls.
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PLC to . . . Blackberry 07/12/2009
Mitsubishi Electric’s e-F@ctory Alliance partnership scheme has come up with an interesting new collaboration with Schad GmbH.
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New microPLC doubles speed, I/O 13/07/2009
Mitsubishi Electric has expanded its MELSEC FX3 series of microPLCs with the FX3G, a compact unit with 128 I/O that can be expanded to 256 I/O with the CC-Link Remote I/O network. It has a more powerful CPU, and easy add-on configuration through clip-on application modules.
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Mitsubishi Electric boosts MELSEC series 21/05/2009
Mitsubishi Electric expanded its MELSEC FX3 series of PLCs, releasing the FX3G, a compact controller for mechanical handling and plant engineering automation. It offers 128 I/O (expandable to 256 I/O with a serial network) and a powerful CPU.
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Mitsubishi extends reach in Europe 18/05/2009
Mitsubishi Electric has strengthened its presence in Europe with the acquisition of two of its distribution partners, MPL Technology Sp z o.o. and MPL Tech Group Sp z o.o. The Japanese technology giant says the acquisitions are part of its ongoing strategy to double its share of the European industrial automation market.
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Recycling: Flexibility through control 11/12/2008
As a leading refuse vehicle builder based in Warrington and Worksop, Terberg Matec UK is well aware of the industrial technology that can make a vital contribution to its business.
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Mitsubishi faces energy and safety demands 24/10/2008
Safety and energy efficiency were the key words on Mitsubishi’s lips as they launched a range of inverters and safety relays. The D700 inverter range is claimed to be powerful despite its small size. The company also says that its safety relays integrate protection and performance of safety circuits with diagnostic capabilities of PLCs.
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Power control at the NEC 20/10/2008
Severn Controls eased stand wiring at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), UK with an automated control system that is claimed to ‘maximise user friendliness’. The Gloucestershire, UK company installed the system, at the Birmingham venue, and has obviated the need for thousands of temporary cables installed for each exhibition.
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Danish water system gets CC-Link control 10/10/2008
A CC-Link control system has allowed a water supply network in the West Jutland region of Denmark cope with variable demand, according to CLPA (CC-Link Partner Association). The system has integrated eleven boreholes and will help combat problems sparked by a swell in tourists to the region.
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Robots get own iQ 16/09/2008
Mitsubishi Electric’s iQ PAC (programmable automation controller) can now integrate all production processes, including robots in a single, interdisciplinary, automation platform.
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Mitsubishi puts four controllers on a single platform 11/08/2008
Microprocessor technology in Mitsubishi Electric’s new iQ platform unites four different controller types—PLC, CNC, motion control and robot control—in a single integrated automation platform.
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Mitsubishi’s Development Team 11/08/2008
Six engineering leaders involved in the development process at Mitsubishi’s Factory Automation headquarters in Nagoya, Japan met together recently to discuss how their new creation came into existence.
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Mitsubishi’s Development Team Discusses Their New iQ Platform 11/08/2008
Six engineering leaders involved in the development process at Mitsubishi’s Factory Automation headquarters in Nagoya, Japan met together recently to discuss how their new creation came into existence.
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Technical Discussion: Mitsubishi’s Next Generation Of Factory Automation 11/08/2008
This article is for readers who want more specialised in-depth information from an engineer’s perspective on Mitsubishi Electric’s iQ platform. This section describes the positioning of the iQ Platform, its technical overview, and the specifications and characteristics of the compatible products. For links to related articles, see the end of this article.
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The technology behind Denby 07/08/2008
Clay was discovered at Denby in Derbyshire, UK in the early 1800s and pottery has been made on the site since 1809.
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Wonderware announces 2008 conference tour 28/07/2008
As the WonderWorld Global Industry Conferences are poised to kick off in Las Vegas on October 6, 2008, organiser Wonderware has revealed the conference’s theme, ‘Enabling Innovation for Real-Time Operational Excellence’.
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Eurostar boots tunnel safety 11/04/2008
If an incident happens in one tunnel of the new Cross London Channel Tunnel Rail Link passengers will be evacuated to another. But how do you ensure they remain safe and the environment is kept smoke free? The answer for Rail Link Engineering was intelligent fans.
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Drives protect potatoes 05/03/2008
Industrial variable speed drives from Mitsubishi Electric are helping to ensure that consumers have fresh potatoes throughout the year.
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Connecting the Plant to the Enterprise 01/03/2008
Japanese industrial automation engineers are working to link the shop-floor with enterprise-level networks.
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The deadliest deadline 01/02/2008
Sometimes we need an approaching deadline to galvanise us into action. But there isn’t a natural deadline for reducing carbon emissions to a sustainable level. Mitsubishi’s Energy Spokesman, Jeff Whiting contemplates manufacturing one.
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Universal solution for plant networks 01/02/2008
Industrial Ethernet is the fastest growing industrial network choice, but what exactly is it, how does its implementation differ from that of a traditional fieldbus, and does it really offer the single universal solution that is so often talked about? We put these questions to the experts in the field
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The rise of industrial Ethernet 01/02/2008
As Ethernet develops it is becoming increasingly attractive to industry and, according to experts, will continue to grow in popularity for many years to come.
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Designing for robotic assembly 01/02/2008
Mitsubishi’s Himeji Works assembles a wide range of automotive alternators and other products via a production line that is so automated, it requires a team of of only eleven employees to assemble thousands of alternators every day.
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When NOT to automate 01/02/2008
Humans should do only those jobs that robotic equipment cannot, or that are too complex to program effectively. For example, at Mitsubishi’s Himeji Works automated winding machines form the stator windings from copper wire, but it takes exquisite eyehand co-ordination to slip the wire ends into the connectors. Current-generation robots can’t do it, so people must.
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Finns drive for smart buildings 25/01/2008
A local government building in the Finnish city of Tampere has networked variable speed fan drives into its heating and ventilating system during a major refit of the 40-year-old building.
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Connecting control systems to the internet 14/01/2008
Relatively few industrial control systems are currently web-enabled, even though the advantages are clear to see. However change is in the air as new technologies and new confidence reach the market. Jeremy Shinton of Mitsubishi Electric looks at the possibilities.
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CC-Link in Pole position 11/01/2008
Three Polish universities have installed over €25,000 (approximately £19,000) worth of CC-Link open fieldbus automation as part of a drive to ensure the next generation of engineers is fully conversant with modern manufacturing technology.
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Mitsubishi stretches out 19/09/2007
BPX, Mitsubishi Electric’s technology partner, has acquired Prolocon Systems to boost services in the London, UK area.
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Mitsubishi aims to double European market share 12/06/2007
Mitsubishi Electric has pressed on into the European Industrial Automation market with the acquisition of Tre Diamanti.
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