Control systems/industrial automation

Industrial automation has changed the game

Modern manufacturing process is incredibly high tech. The latest developments in computer hardware and software mean that anything and everything can be automated, which means faster, more accurate and more efficient production.

Control systems are at the heart of how these processes operate. Seamless automation is about three key components. Firstly there’s the hardware. A remote operator is usually involved and finally it’s the software that provides the user interface and allows control over the hardware element. The better the design, the more efficient the production.

Industrial automation has changed the game completely. Automation isn’t a nice to have. These days it’s a must have. It’s a fast paced and competitive world out there. Manufacturers have to constantly evolve and invest in new technologies just to keep up, never mind get one step ahead of rivals.

It’s important to have a trusted partner who can supply this kind of technology. Technology that is well designed and reliable. When things go wrong or don’t work efficiently, then the cost to the business can be enormous. Ultra reliable drives are an essential part of this process.

There’s still an awful lot of manufacturing based in the UK. Skilled production continues to thrive here. Low skill production has gone off shore and that’s understandable given the cost pressures that business compete under, but it’s wrong to think of the UK as purely a serviced based economy. Thanks to the skills of British workers and the quality of technology that they work with, all kinds of different things are still produced here.

Skills and technology are at the heart of these industries. Man and machine working together in harmony. The calibre of technology and automation matters. Investment is crucial where manufacturing is concerned. This business never stands still and any performance gains can pay off enormously.