Insulation against supply chain instability

Disruptions to supply chain operations are set to stay for the remainder of 2023 and beyond, be it as a result of geopolitical conflicts, inflationary pressures and the recessionary environment, climate change weather events or other issues yet to emerge. Because of this, research from KPMG has revealed that six in ten global organisations plan

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Cable-free technology extends transport system capabilities

The machinery can now benefit from No Cable Technology (NCT) to enhance mobile handling and processing performance of transport systems, presenting more opportunities for in-line measurement or processing of products. This enhanced functionality comes with the launch of the XTS intelligent transport system with NCT, which Beckhoff UK is now offering to companies across the

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Beckhoff UK brings planar motor system to UK

Automation provider Beckhoff UK is bringing a planar motor system, XPlanar, to the UK market to support the development of highly flexible, intelligent transport systems.

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The IPC requirements of complex control

As automation technologies and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) become more commonplace in modern manufacturing, the requirements of control hardware increase accordingly. However, the importance of this is often overshadowed by the focus on new sophisticated software. Here, Stephen Hayes, managing director of automation expert Beckhoff UK, explains why manufacturers should take a holistic

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