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Poka Yoke (the Japanese term for mistake-proofing) is used to describe pick-to-light systems for manual assembly work. Mitsubishi Electric has …
Read More »How to fully integrate manual assembly cells into ERP and MES systems
Robots take their pick in plastic moulding application
A Mitsubishi Electric robot/PLC/HMI combination has provided PCE Automation with a solution for its latest take-out system for plastic injection …
Read More »HMI for extreme environments
With an extended operating temperature range of -20°C to +65°C, and protection ratings to IP67F/IP66F, the GOT2507T-WTSD 7-in operator terminal …
Read More »Performance inverters for applications with high power requirements
Mitsubishi Electric has extended its inverter portfolio with a 690V version of its FR-A800 series inverters. The new models of …
Read More »Energy saving in mines and quarries
Trevor Herbert spoke to the British Aggregates Association (BAA) recently about the opportunities available for practical energy and cost savings …
Read More »SCADA software reduces time taken for project development and integration
MAPS 4, the latest SCADA solution from Mitsubishi Electric for control and visualisation, extends connectivity options, adds user tools and …
Read More »Automation halves clay manufacturing times and reduces lost production
Although often perceived as a threat to traditional industries, automation can actually empower artisans to have greater control over skilled …
Read More »Holistic solutions for Smart Manufacturing
As digitalisation, Big Data and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) take their course, the classical linear manufacturing model is …
Read More »Predictive maintenance: next generation tools have the edge
Mitsubishi Electric’s latest cloud-based predictive maintenance solution is supported by the AI platform within IBM Watson and implemented with voice …
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