Purveyors of Automation peace of mind since 2005. We design, manufacture, install & upgrade PLC Control Systems 📞 01636 323 888
Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK.
Joined November 2012
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Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are unsung hero's! They are the 'brains' that keep the food on the shelves, water in our homes, help to manufacture virtually every single thing that we buy... and all whilst keeping the lights on!
#Automation #ControlSystems #UKmfg
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The global sortation #conveyor market size reached USD 6.2 billion in 2024, with a projected CAGR of 7.4% from 2025 to 2033, reaching a forecasted value of USD 11.8 billion by 2033. This growth is primarily driven by the rise of e-commerce and investments in warehouse #automation
Obsolescence costs industry big time.
Obsolete #ControlSystems can lead to increased maintenance costs, downtime & energy waste. Cyber attacks are a risk on unsupported systems. #RepairDontWaste works for some, but maintaining obsolescence long term can far exceed upgrade costs.
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Something we now take for granted. Only possible thanks to English physicist Michael Faraday 👊
Commercial aircraft are struck by lightning approximately once per year on average - but are designed as Faraday cages so that the electrical current travels through the conductive outer skin and exits at defined discharge points, bypassing passengers and electronics entirely.
Lightning has not caused a commercial aircraft accident in a modern jet since 1967, when improved protection standards were introduced.
The food and beverage industry #Automation market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing demand for operational efficiency, food safety, and innovative production techniques.
#ControlSystems #UKmfg
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Industrial Robots come in all shapes & sizes. From part handling to welding, painting, packaging & quality control - there’s a Robot for that!
Here’s an application we carried out for an #aerospace parts manufacturing project, w/t Toshiba robotics.
#ControlSystems
#Automation
Top PLC Manufacturers by Global Market Share:
Siemens: ~30% to 33%
Rockwell Automation: ~22%
Mitsubishi Electric: ~10% to 12%
Schneider Electric: ~8% to 10%
#ControlSystems
#Automation
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Commissioning is where the magic happens!
It's often the culmination of the overall mechanical & electrical design elements and the first time the 'concept' is proven. Documentation inc. P&IDs, electrical schematics/wiring diagrams can save hours here. #ControlSystems #Automation
Manufacturing accounts for the largest share of PLC installations, with 52% of global PLCs deployed in this sector as of 2022.
Siemens is the largest PLC manufacturer, holding a 23% global market share in 2022, according to Statista.
#ControlSystems
#Automation
#UKmfg
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That’s Moore’s Law right there ⬇️
A modern smartphone also has over 100,000 times the processing power and millions of times more memory than the computer used for the first moon landing in 1969.
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Learning PLC Programming under pressure from customers, on live projects, isn't fun! So if you're looking to learn or improve your Mitsubishi PLC Programming & Software skills - this guy is worth a follow 👍 #plcprogramming #plcprogrammer #plcengineer #automation #controlsystems
I am often asked, "How did you learn PLC programming? After receiving basic education, I studied for several years in the field, under pressure from customers. I don't want future workers to feel this way. I hope this book will help.
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Production Lines across the world rely on #Automation and #ControlSystems. Often, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are at the heart of the process. These 'brains' of manufacturing work away day in day out, completely unnoticed, ensuring reliable production 24/7 #UKmfg
China is buying #Robots
From $12.46 Billion 2025 to an est. $26.40 Billion 2034. That's what you do when you're SERIOUS about Manufacturing. Policies prioritising #Automation & Robotics investment are non negotiable, if Andy Burnham is serious about Reindustrialisation and #UKMfg
From Water & Wastewater, Energy, Manufacturing, Food & Beverages and Healthcare - we’ve seen increased levels of #Cyber attacks take place across industry. #Automation and #ControlSystems are at risk, which now includes French Supermarket Refrigerators ⬇️ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crq5…
RFID Systems can be a game changer when it comes to accurately tracking parts and products throughout the production process. They're often hugely beneficial to Manufacturers and #Automation users who integrate RFID technology within their #ControlSystems.
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The Hoover Dam is famous for its power generation - approx. 4 billion kilowatt-hours per year, equivalent to powering 1.3M homes.
Although the Hydro Electric solution we supplied was considerably smaller, it still allowed accurate control and monitoring... 1/2
#ControlSystems
Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) reliably Control and Monitor Industrial #Automation & Machinery. They contain bespoke software that's been designed for that specific application - sometimes the only working version of the software in the entire world 👊
#ControlSystems
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Getting production lines back up & running at an unearthly hour or PLC upgrades, in harsh environments, one single wire at a time… feels a million miles from ‘kinda chic’.
But totally get the sentiment @Siemens
Every solution should be ‘kinda chic’ to the end user. Love it.
Obsolete #ControlSystems hardware?
Reliability issues with your #Automation?
Whatever you PLC & HMI challenges - we're here to help! We offer FREE Site Surveys of your existing Automation and Machinery.
Contact us to see how we can help.
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“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”
Here’s Fred Dibnah, the legendary British steeplejack from Bolton, doing just that.
In 1979 he took part in this iconic BBC documentary.
#engineering #70s
Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) are a great way to monitor and control #Automation. However, once they become obsolete, like some Rockwell PanelView Plus HMIs, carful consideration is needed to mitigate the risks of potentially lengthy downtime should they fail.
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