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Mitsubishi presents risk and performance workshop
Mitsubishi Electric is partnering with other specialist suppliers to present a Managing Risk and Performance workshop, to be held at various locations across the UK during October and November.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 September 2009
Mitsubishi replaces FX1N PLC with FX3G
Mitsubishi Electric has expanded its MELSEC FX3 series of PLCs with the FX3G, a compact controller for mechanical handling and plant engineering automation.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 May 2009
Mitsubishi reveals integrated safety relay
Mitsubishi's approach to safety relays closely integrates the standalone protection and performance of safety circuits and the diagnostic capability of the PLC.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 December 2008
Mitsubishi adds entry-level HMI control terminals
Mitsubishi Electric has added two new entry-level models to its GOT1000 series of HMI control terminals.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 December 2008
Mitsubishi introduces the compact D700 inverter
Mitsubishi Electric's D700 inverter range is small but has the power, performance and features normally associated with much larger sized drives.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 October 2008
Tiny controller plays big role in recycling
The FX compact PLC (programmable logic controller) from Mitsubishi is playing a vital and increasing role in reducing landfill and improving recycling.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 October 2008
Modular control platform in charge of paint shop
Rather than use a Scada system, ITT Contracts used Mitsubishi's Q series programmable automation controller family in a paint shop automation project.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 August 2008
Micro-PLC makes big move on servos
An upgraded motion module for the FX3U micro-sized PLC will allow even more users to adopt advanced servo systems designs and add new capabilities to existing installations.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 August 2008
Mitsubishi controller system integrates robots
Mitsubishi Electric has launched the iQ Automation Platform, designed to integrate all production processes, including robots, into a single interdisciplinary platform.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 August 2008
Modular controllers in underground upgrade
New operations control and monitoring system for Hamburg's metro is based on 130 modular controllers from Mitsubishi Electric.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 August 2008
21st century systems produce classic pottery
Mitsubishi Electric automation systems help maintain the delicate balance of traditional quality and contemporary productivity at Denby Pottery.
News from Engineeringtalk, 6 August 2008
Touchscreen HMI takes charge of big fan
An innovative fan design coupled with an equally innovative control system enables MegaFan's 7.3m HVLS (high volume low speed) fans to replace as many as 25 conventional fans.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 August 2008
PAC reduces fashion house energy usage
A Mitsubishi Qn PAC acts as a master controller for Per Una's Cotswolds building and design studios in London and Leicester, plus at least two more buildings.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 July 2008
Automated bagging removes production bottleneck
The Q series PAC is a flexible unit with dual central processors, which Pennine uses in a mutual redundancy configuration, and a bespoke array of modules for each of the functions under control.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 June 2008
Automation controller handles multiple systems
The integrated control concept of the iQ Automation Platform is based upon a powerful multiprocessor architecture that includes PLC, motion control, CNC and robot controllers.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 June 2008
Automation division opens in Scotland
Mitsubishi Electric's new automation facility provides Mitsubishi's complete range of industrial automation and control equipment.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 June 2008
Batch server suits short runs
A complete ISA S88.01 batch server with a single process CPU for the Melsec System Q enables a PAC to process batches and recipes directly.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 May 2008
Drive upgrades meet modern standards
A novel approach to refurbishment has brought 25 year old variable speed drives up to specification, yet kept them outwardly identical to the original oil-cooled units.
News from Engineeringtalk, 26 March 2008
Automation expansion for Scotland
New sales office provides complete range of automation products, including industrial controllers, variable speed drives, human machine interfaces, servos and software.
News from Engineeringtalk, 11 March 2008
Variable speed drive keeps potatoes preserved
The F740 variable speed drive helps match fan speeds to the conditions experienced by the potatoes, keeping them preserved at a lower cost.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 February 2008
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