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Jet Towel hand dryer resets the standards for energy efficiency

Jet Towel hand dryer resets the standards for energy efficiency

MitsUKDMA012 31 January 2012

The revolution in hand drying has cranked up a gear, with the launch of a new model of Mitsubishi Electric’s Jet Towel, the original high speed, low energy dryer.

Robots arise as British manufacturing rebuilds

Robots arise as British manufacturing rebuilds

MitsUKDMA001 24 January 2012

The number of robots in UK factories and production plants is growing at an unprecedented rate as the manufacturing sector prepares for an ever-more competitive and globalised future. A seminar organised by Mitsubishi Electric, Cognex Vision and the British Automation and Robot Association looked at developments in the field.

Next generation of development engineers use industrial robots from Mitsubishi Electric at WorldSkills

Next generation of development engineers use industrial robots from Mitsubishi Electric at WorldSkills

MitsDMA157 24 January 2012

31 compact RV-2SDB industrial robots from Mitsubishi Electric were put through their paces at the recent WorldSkills international skills event held in London. Integrated into modular production systems (MPS) from Festo Didactic, a global market leader in industry-oriented training and vocational education and long-standing partner of Mitsubishi Electric, they were deployed in the ‘Mechatronics’ and ‘Mobile Robotics’ competitions.

Mitsubishi Electric Europe Reports Highly Successful joint EMS and e-F@ctory Summit

Mitsubishi Electric Europe Reports Highly Successful joint EMS and e-F@ctory Summit

MitsDMA152 23 January 2012

The 7th annual European Manufacturing Strategies (EMS) Summit proved highly successful for Mitsubishi Electric Europe, with the company and its e-F@ctory Alliance partners hosting panel discussions and keynote speeches while demonstrating innovative solutions in areas such as energy, enterprise connectivity, manufacturing processes, networking and SCADA.

Mitsubishi Electric’s C CPU opens up the world of automation for easier system development

Mitsubishi Electric’s C CPU opens up the world of automation for easier system development

MitsDMA145 17 January 2012

Systems designers, who prefer the flexibility of PC based control, have previously had to choose between industrial PCs or embedded microcontrollers for their bespoke automation control systems now have a third option: Mitsubishi Electric’s C-language controller.

Mitsubishi Electric adds Ethercat Communications to its MELSERVO Servo Drives

Mitsubishi Electric adds Ethercat Communications to its MELSERVO Servo Drives

MitsDMA146 06 January 2012

Mitsubishi Electric’s MELSERVO MR-J3-A series servo drives can now be EtherCAT ready, with a new communications module that delivers increased speed and performance for demanding motion control and other automation applications. High speed and deterministic, EtherCAT is a leading industrial Ethernet network for multi-axis servo machine control, reducing transmission overhead in applications that combine large numbers of drives, I/O and other devices.

Jet boost to cash flow

Jet boost to cash flow

MitsUKDMA008 06 January 2012

The Jet Towel high performance hand dryer from Mitsubishi Electric has been registered for the government’s Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs), so will improve users’ cash flow through accelerated tax relief.

Mitsubishi Electric joins Future Factory Initiative of SAP Research Dresden

Mitsubishi Electric joins Future Factory Initiative of SAP Research Dresden

MitsDMA95 04 January 2012

Mitsubishi Electric and SAP Research have formalised their existing working relationship, with Mitsubishi Electric becoming a core partner of the Future Factory Initiative of SAP Research Dresden.

Expanding manufacturer used servo to drive exports

Expanding manufacturer used servo to drive exports

MitsUKDMA002 21 December 2011

Scarborough’s Firmac is leading the resurgent UK manufacturing industry by exporting an innovative modular duct forming and stacking machine. The system has been developed with the first UK use of the Mitsubishi MR-MQ100 single axis motion controller to be used on a 1500mm flying shear, to Oman.

Mitsubishi Electric Makes Key Appointment to Support Scandinavian Automation Specialist

Mitsubishi Electric Makes Key Appointment to Support Scandinavian Automation Specialist

MitsDMA135 21 December 2011

Lars Ekelund has joined Mitsubishi Electric Europe, Factory Automation European Business Group as the new Business Development Manager for Scandinavia. Lars will provide a vital link between Mitsubishi Electric’s European Factory Automation business and Beijer Electronic Automation which acts as partner for Mitsubishi Electric automation products in Scandinavia and developing business in new untapped markets in Scandinavia for Mitsubishi Electric.

Mitsubishi Electric makes motion control easy with the MELSEC L-Series Simple Motion Module

Mitsubishi Electric makes motion control easy with the MELSEC L-Series Simple Motion Module

MitsDMA144 20 December 2011

Mitsubishi Electric has expanded its MELSEC L-Series range of positioning modules with the new Simple Motion Module, enabling advanced motion control functions such as positioning, speed control, torque control, cam control, synchronous control and mark detection to be realised easily with just simple parameter settings and a sequence program accredited to IEC 6M3N-3 standard.

Mitsubishi Electric Europe brings new member to the e-F@ctory Alliance: HMS Industrial Networks

Mitsubishi Electric Europe brings new member to the e-F@ctory Alliance: HMS Industrial Networks

MitsDMA154 08 December 2011

HMS Industrial Networks has recently joined Mitsubishi Electric Europe’s e-F@ctory Alliance as a new partner. HMS is able to provide a fast low-cost solution for interconnecting Mitsubishi automation devices via a wide range of standardised industrial networks, while ensuring the secure exchange of data between those devices, in the form of its “Anybus” gateways, protocol converters and wireless solutions.

eWON joins Mitsubishi Electric Europe’s e-F@ctory Alliance

eWON joins Mitsubishi Electric Europe’s e-F@ctory Alliance

MitsDMA155 08 December 2011

Brussels & Ratingen, November 22nd 2011–Mitsubishi Electric Europe and eWON announce together that eWON has joined the e-F@ctory Alliance with Mitsubishi Electric to offer easy and secure remote access solutions, across both broadband & mobile Internet.

Opening of New Showroom Facility by Mitsubishi Electric Europe

Opening of New Showroom Facility by Mitsubishi Electric Europe

MitsDMA156 02 December 2011

On 25th of October 2011 Mitsubishi Electric opened the renewed Factory Automation Center Showroom in Balice. This innovative exposition & education center is unique in Poland.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC DRIVES TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES FOR THREE DECADES

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC DRIVES TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES FOR THREE DECADES

Mits1109yrs 30 November 2011

Mitsubishi Electric is celebrating 30 years of manufacturing variable speed drives. With unit sales of over 15 million frequency inverters worldwide, the company is one the world’s largest producers by volume, reflecting the quality of the products and the trust that customers place in the company. Frequently in-use 24 hours a day, every day, Mitsubishi Electric inverters are constantly proving their high levels of reliability, flexibility, functionality and cost-effectiveness around the world.

Mitsubishi Electric introduces rack-free modular compact PLC with key features and functions built in as standard

Mitsubishi Electric introduces rack-free modular compact PLC with key features and functions built in as standard

MitsDMA122 29 November 2011

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new rack-free, modular PLC, packed with built in features to bridge the gap between the compact MELSEC FX PLC and the iQ platform high performance modular Process Automation Controller (PAC). The new MELSEC L Series controller boasts all the power of a QnUDE Ethernet-embedded Universal Q CPU, but with the compact design and easy expansion of the FX.

Reducing time and costs for automation system design

Reducing time and costs for automation system design

Mits1107iqw2 24 November 2011

As automation systems get more sophisticated, so the development and maintenance of the disparate components and production lines becomes more complex. Now Mitsubishi Electric has addressed the problem, with an alternative approach to automation system design that reduces engineering time, effort and costs, and helps to bring down total cost of ownership.

G4S feels secure with Jet Towel

G4S feels secure with Jet Towel

Mits1110g4s 17 November 2011

Security and facilities group G4S is making its global headquarters building in Crawley, West Sussex, a demonstration site for green and ecological initiatives, with its first step being the installation of low energy Mitsubishi Electric Jet Towel hand dryers throughout the building.

New 7kW and 9kW motors from Mitsubishi Electric complete high performance servo range

New 7kW and 9kW motors from Mitsubishi Electric complete high performance servo range

MitsDMA119 07 November 2011

Mitsubishi Electric has added two new models to its HF-JP series of high speed, low inertia motors designed for demanding machine applications. The new 7kW and 9kW models complete the HF-JP range, which now extends from 500W up to 15kW, providing engineers with the ideal motors for building compact, high efficiency, high speed machines.

iQ Works provides  universal tool for system development

iQ Works provides universal tool for system development

Mits1107iqw1 03 November 2011

Mitsubishi Electric has launched the MELSOFT iQ Works integrated engineering suite to provide a unified engineering environment for all automation system development and maintenance. iQ Works provides a universal tool for PLC, HMI, drives, servo, motion, robotics and CNC programming, providing an application focus where users can develop and maintain complete production lines from a single location.

NEW MARKETING MANAGER SEES BRIGHT FUTURE

NEW MARKETING MANAGER SEES BRIGHT FUTURE

Mits1109ama 27 October 2011

Amaechi Oduah has joined Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems Division to head up its marketing and communications activities.

Mitsubishi Electric Makes Key Appointment to Support Benelux-Partners

Mitsubishi Electric Makes Key Appointment to Support Benelux-Partners

MitsDMA151-Benelux 21 October 2011

Ruud Wildschut has taken up a new appointment with Mitsubishi Electric as Business Development Manager for the Benelux countries, effective from 1st of October 2011. Ruud will provide a vital link between Mitsubishi Electric’s European Factory Automation business and its Benelux partners: Esco, Hiflex, Imtech and Koning & Hartman which act as distribution partners for Mitsubishi Electric factory automation products such as PLCs, Inverters, GOTs, Servos, Robots and LVS in the Benelux countries.

Mitsubishi Electric Makes Key Appointment to Support Benelux-Partners

Mitsubishi Electric Makes Key Appointment to Support Benelux-Partners

MitsDMA151 19 October 2011

Ruud Wildschut has taken up a new appointment with Mitsubishi Electric as Business Development Manager for the Benelux countries, effective from 1st of October 2011. Ruud will provide a vital link between Mitsubishi Electric’s European Factory Automation business and its Benelux partners: Esco, Hiflex, Imtech and Koning & Hartman which act as distribution partners for Mitsubishi Electric factory automation products such as PLCs, Inverters, GOTs, Servos, Robots and LVS in the Benelux countries.

Robots arise to lead manufacturing investment

Robots arise to lead manufacturing investment

Mits1109bara 13 October 2011

A newly announced scheme to provide government funding for the automation of industrial processes needs to be carefully managed so that a nationwide strategy of continuous reinvestment develops. This is essential if the UK is to rebuild its manufacturing sector into a cornerstone of the economy.

Mitsubishi Electric Delighted With Success of New Energy Management Solution at EMO 2011

Mitsubishi Electric Delighted With Success of New Energy Management Solution at EMO 2011

MitsDMA142 29 September 2011

Mitsubishi Electric Europe enjoyed a highly successful EMO Exhibition at Hannover in September, demonstrating market leading manufacturing technology and presenting innovative energy management solutions. In particular, the company demonstrated how, by combining production, quality and energy management, manufacturers can maximise their productivity and reduce their costs, so increasing both profit and competitiveness.

SCHOLARLY RESEARCH LEADS TO JET TOWEL

SCHOLARLY RESEARCH LEADS TO JET TOWEL

Mits1107qwd 27 September 2011

Mitsubishi Jet Towel hand dryers are helping a progressive independent girls’ school maintain its commitment to bettering the environment wherever possible.

INEARBT d.o.o. forms a new strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Electric

INEARBT d.o.o. forms a new strategic partnership with Mitsubishi Electric

MitsDMA141 23 September 2011

Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation continues its dynamic expansion in the Central Eastern European market place with the signing of a comprehensive Distribution Agreement with newly established Slovenian joint venture company, INEA RBT d.o.o, on the 19th of September 2011.

Mitsubishi Electric supports Weihenstephan Standards

Mitsubishi Electric supports Weihenstephan Standards

MitsDMA118 20 September 2011

The FX, System Q and C Controller product ranges from Mitsubishi Electric now all support the Weihenstephan data acquisition and communication standards.

Mapping a route to reduced lifecycle costs

Mapping a route to reduced lifecycle costs

Mits1107map 15 September 2011

With a working life of years if not decades, a typical integrated SCADA system is subject to many ongoing alterations and upgrades, making it difficult to maintain consistency and integrity. Now Mitsubishi Adroit Process Suite (MAPS) SCADA packages offer a way to minimise these hidden and unpredictable costs.

Energy Control Pack from Mitsubishi provides scalable solutions for managing plant energy costs

Energy Control Pack from Mitsubishi provides scalable solutions for managing plant energy costs

MitsDMA120 09 September 2011

As energy costs spiral ever upwards, companies of all sizes are looking to manage their energy uses by optimising the efficiency of their plant. Realising that successfully optimising energy usage depends on complete transparency throughout the enterprise, Mitsubishi Electric has introduced the Energy Control Pack (ECP).

Mitsubishi Electric EPLAN data is now available on the EPLAN data portal

Mitsubishi Electric EPLAN data is now available on the EPLAN data portal

MitsDMA111 06 September 2011

EPLAN users can now import electrical wiring data for Mitsubishi Electric modular PLCs and servo/motion products into their CAE (Computer-aided engineering) projects directly from the EPLAN Data Portal.

Mitsubishi and the e-F@ctory Alliance Sponsor the 7th Annual EMS Summit, hosting panel discussions and demonstrating e-F@ctory capabilities

Mitsubishi and the e-F@ctory Alliance Sponsor the 7th Annual EMS Summit, hosting panel discussions and demonstrating e-F@ctory capabilities

MitsDMA121 25 August 2011

Mitsubishi Electric and the e-F@ctory Alliance, are the official event sponsors for the 2011 European Manufacturing Strategies (EMS) Summit, held in Düsseldorf, Germany from 17-19 October. Mitsubishi will be building an e-F@ctory Village within the main event, while the e-F@ctory Alliance will be running two important panel discussions – one on asset management focusing on leading edge energy management systems, and the other on shop floor cyber security.

ONE SMALL STEP

ONE SMALL STEP

Mits1103nrg 25 August 2011

Big cost and energy saving are possible throughout business, commerce, industry and public services, but they are achieved with ‘little and often’ gains rather than in one big sweep. Fawn Litchfield of Mitsubishi Electric explains how organisations can make 100-1000 small savings every day with Jet Towel hand dryers.

The e-F@ctory Alliance brings solutions partners to your finger tips

The e-F@ctory Alliance brings solutions partners to your finger tips

MitsDMA110a 23 August 2011

Currently the e-F@ctory Alliance covers over 20 different partners across areas including communications, electrical power solutions, enclosures and fittings, enterprise connection, data connectivity, manufacturing process, programming, SCADA and vision systems.

Mitsubishi Electric makes it easy to find the right solution for any automation project

Mitsubishi Electric makes it easy to find the right solution for any automation project

MitsDMA110 16 August 2011

Under the e-F@ctory Alliance, Mitsubishi Electric has created partnerships with other best-in-class suppliers to bring users the most comprehensive solutions available and deliver access to the widest possible expertise in any given area.

Mitsubishi Electric E700 Inverter now with Safe Torque Off Input

Mitsubishi Electric E700 Inverter now with Safe Torque Off Input

Mits1107saf2 16 August 2011

The popular E700 series inverter from Mitsubishi Electric is now available with a safe torque off input, eliminating the need for a redundant contactor in installations seeking compliance with EN954-1 Cat.3 and IEC60204-1 Stop Category 0. The safe torque off version of the E700 is denoted by the characters “SC” after the ampere rating in the model number.

EMO 2011 - Preview - Productivity + Green = Good Business sense

EMO 2011 - Preview - Productivity + Green = Good Business sense

MitsDMA124 02 August 2011

At this year’s EMO (19.-24. September in Hannover) Mitsubishi Electric will present an innovative Energy Solution for Advanced Factories of the Future. It will be shown in practice in a live application combining Mitsubishi’s business areas Factory Automation (CNCs, PLCs, Laser and Eroding machines) Airconditioning and Photovoltaic with regard to their total energy consumption and management.

How secure is your Automation System architecture?

How secure is your Automation System architecture?

Mits1106stx 02 August 2011

Stuxnet has given us a wakeup call and we now need to take a fresh approach to how data is transferred and managed within all industrial control systems,” says Chris Evans of Mitsubishi Electric.

UK tourism booms with PLC magic

UK tourism booms with PLC magic

Mits1107hkn 25 July 2011

The Suffolk coastal resort of Southwold is booming as the ‘staycation’ becomes the holiday of choice for many British families. One of its most popular attractions is the refurbished pier which, thanks to Mitsubishi controllers and a truly original-thinking engineer, combines Edwardian elegance with surreal amusements.

The perfect Yorkshire pudding has helped Mitsubishi Electric to win a prestigious technology award at the food processing industry’s most important annual event, Appetite for Engineering.

The perfect Yorkshire pudding has helped Mitsubishi Electric to win a prestigious technology award at the food processing industry’s most important annual event, Appetite for Engineering.

MitsDMA1106win 19 July 2011

Mitsubishi provided sophisticated modern drive and control equipment to WMH Automation UK so it could develop a servo-based system that irons out the inaccuracies of batter pumping for a frozen food manufacturer. The system consisted of a 10 axis J3 servo drive arrangement, with each axis linked to Mitsubishi's high-speed SSC motion control network. Nine of the axes are dedicated to the depositors, each driving 32 pump chambers. The servos are each programmed with a map of known volume to be dispensed and the required number of rotations can be calculated depending on the required product settings.

Mitsubishi Electric marks 30 years of success in variable speed drives

Mitsubishi Electric marks 30 years of success in variable speed drives

MitsDMA103 21 June 2011

With over 30 years of expertise in variable speed drives development, there are few companies better placed than Mitsubishi Electric to translate market requirements into effective solutions or to drive trends in motor control. The company has sold more than 14 million frequency inverters worldwide, reflecting the quality of the products and the trust that customers place in the company. Frequently in-use 24 hours a day, every day, Mitsubishi Electric inverters are proving their high levels of reliability, flexibility, functionality and cost-effectiveness around the world.

ENERGY WORKSHOPS WILL BE MULTI-FACETTED

ENERGY WORKSHOPS WILL BE MULTI-FACETTED

Mits-1106sem 13 June 2011

Three energy specialists have come together to run seminars in Livingstone and Newcastle exploring the potential for harnessing the impact of new and pending legislation.

Powerful, compact inverter from Mitsubishi Electric offers safety as standard

Powerful, compact inverter from Mitsubishi Electric offers safety as standard

MitsDMA102 18 May 2011

Mitsubishi Electric has introduced a next generation compact inverter that takes the concept of integrated safety to the next level. The successor to the popular FR-E700 inverter, the new FR-E700SC-EC provides the same power and versatility but with upgraded safety functionality, including integrated Safe Torque Off (STO) functionality and a new safety terminal block.

Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. Strengthens e-F@ctory Alliance with Adroit

Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. Strengthens e-F@ctory Alliance with shares in Adroit

MitsDMA112 07 April 2011

Following a successful launch of the Mitsubishi Adroit Process Suite (MAPS) at the SPS/IPC/Drives fair in November 2010, Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. and e-F@ctory partner Adroit Technologies have announced a further deepening of the relationship, Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. having acquired a 14.9% share in its South African based partner on 31st March 2011.

Mitsubishi Electric joins Future Factory Initiative of SAP Research Dresden

Mitsubishi Electric joins Future Factory Initiative of SAP Research Dresden

MitsDMA95 14 January 2011

Mitsubishi Electric and SAP Research have formalised their existing working relationship, with Mitsubishi Electric becoming a core partner of the Future Factory Initiative of SAP Research Dresden.

New e-F@ctory Alliance System Integrator membership programme offers Polish System Integrators a huge market advantage

New e-F@ctory Alliance System Integrator membership programme offers Polish System Integrators a huge market advantage

MitsDMA94 02 December 2010

Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation has now introduced its highly innovative EU based System Integrator programme to Poland.

Reduce costs and improve quality with the Mitsubishi Electric - ADROIT Process Suite life-cycle engineering tool

MitsDMA93 30 November 2010

Mitsubishi Electric and e-F@ctory partner Adroit Technologies have addressed the shortcomings of traditional PLC-SCADA integration tools with Mitsubishi Adroit Process Suite (MAPS). This complete automation life-cycle engineering tool offers value to the engineering and integration phases of a project. It also extends the integrity of the ‘as delivered’ solution and offers customers the ability to handle the normal extensions and maintenance of any automation solution.

New SCARA Robot is a Compact and Cost-Effective Alternative to Spider Robots

New SCARA Robot is a Compact and Cost-Effective Alternative to Spider Robots

MitsDMA92 30 November 2010

Mitsubishi Electric has launched a new ceiling mounted SCARA robot as a high performance, cost-effective alternative to Spider robots for anyone looking to boost productivity on critical production lines. The RH-3S combines high speed operation and wide area coverage with a compact design.

A Single Software Environment for Automation System Programming, Configuration, Simulation and Maintenance

A Single Software Environment for Automation System Programming, Configuration, Simulation and Maintenance

MitsDMA90 30 November 2010

Mitsubishi Electric has launched the new MELSOFT iQ Works Software Suite. iQ Works addresses the challenge in engineering develop and efficiently maintain advanced production lines over the whole product life cycle.

New C Connector Provides Shop Floor Connectivity to SAP®

New C Connector Provides Shop Floor Connectivity to SAP®

MitsDMA89 30 November 2010

Modern manufacturing processes rely as much on physical automation as it does on communications protocols to integrate production in to a seemless process. However, communication to higher level business systems still remains fragmented as layers of PCs and systems need to be navigated to finally deliver data at the companies ERP or MES center.

PAC Based Batch Control Solution Eliminates the need for PC’s on the Plant Floor

PAC Based Batch Control Solution Eliminates the need for PC’s on the Plant Floor

MitsDMA88 30 November 2010

Traditionally implementing effective batch control systems has meant a PC-based installation coupled within the real-time control loop often communicating to the shop floor controller via OPC, but there are inherent programming, integration and security issues around such an installation, as well as the lack of robustness of PCs on the plant floor.

„DISCOVER MORE“ – MIT MITSUBISHI  ELECTRIC   INNOVATIVE MARKTNEUHEITEN  LIVE  ERLEBEN

’DISCOVER MORE’ FLEXIBILITY, PRODUCTIVITY AND ENTERPRISE-WIDE CONNECTIVITY AT MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC’S INNOVATIVE e-F@CTORY BOOTH

MitsDMA87 26 October 2010

At this year’s SPS/IPC/Drives exhibition, automation specialist Mitsubishi Electric is extending again its e-F@ctory concept with a host of new products designed to boost productivity and open up enterprise.

Mitsubishi CNC: The Best Partner for Your Success

Mitsubishi CNC: The Best Partner for Your Success

MitsDMA83 27 September 2010

Dedicated Mitsubishi CNC controllers, presentation of the new M70V series and high productivity, energy efficient solutions for multi-axis machines and multi-axis lathes. - Visit us at BIMU 5 to 9 October in Milano Hall 11 - Stand G29

Increased Productivity, Flexibility & Efficiency on New CNC Drilling Machines

Mitsubishi Electric and Akyapak Machinery announce new partnership: Increased Productivity, Flexibility & Efficiency on New CNC Drilling Machines

MitsDMA74 21 September 2010

Turkish sheet metal machines manufacturer Akyapak Machinery, Mitsubishi Electric, and its local distributor, GTS, have partnered to deliver an optimised control solution using Mitsubishi’s unique iQ Platform, for Akyapak’s new ADM series of CNC- controlled multi-axis drilling machine machines.

Mitsubishi Electric offers help to its Euro Partners to enter the booming ASIAN packaging market

Mitsubishi Electric offers help to its Euro Partners to enter the booming ASIAN packaging market

MitsDMA79 21 September 2010

Mitsubishi Electric is highlighting its partner support services at MOTEK 2010, aimed at helping European companies that are seeking to penetrate and grow their businesses in the highly lucrative ASIAN packaging market.

Mitsubishi Electric adds Hydra MES as an “e-F@ctory Partner Product”

Mitsubishi Electric adds Hydra MES as an “e-F@ctory Partner Product”

MitsDMA82 03 September 2010

Intensive cooperation with MPDV Mikrolab GmbH, Germany’s leader in discrete Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) results in a joint go-to-market partnership to help manufacturers define their future automation roadmap.

Mitsubishi Electric expands its new European Laser Processing Business

Mitsubishi Electric expands its new European Laser Processing Business

MitsDMA81 02 September 2010

2nd September 2010, Ratingen; Germany. Mitsubishi Electric Europe expands the reach of its new Laser Processing business unit, based in Germany, with the announcement of its new distributor, Atlas CNC Makina Tic. Ltd.Sti. in Turkey.

Mitsubishi Electric Celebrates Reaching 10 million FX PLC Sales at MOTEK.

Mitsubishi Electric Celebrates Reaching 10 million FX PLC Sales at MOTEK.

MitsDMA78 01 September 2010

Ratingen, 1st September 2010. Mitsubishi Electric is using the 2010 MOTEK international trade fair to say a unique thank you to German customers for its MELSEC FX PLC, via a special promotion to celebrate the company’s outstanding achievement in reaching the landmark of 10-million FX PLC units sold worldwide.

Flexible Automatisierungslösungen für den modernen Schiffsmarkt

Flexible Automatisierungslösungen für den modernen Schiffsmarkt

MitsDMA80 26 August 2010

Ratingen, 26.08.2010. Der Automatisierungsmarkt rund um das Meer ist anspruchsvoll. Nachgefragt werden modernste Technik, größte Flexibilität, weltweite Verfügbarkeit, international anerkannte Produkte und Zertifizierungen.

New automation solutions from Mitsubishi Electric deliver greater efficiency in water management

IFAT ENTSORGA Preview: New automation solutions from Mitsubishi Electric deliver greater efficiency in water management

MitsDMA76 19 August 2010

Mitsubishi Electric is exhibiting its latest automation solutions for improving efficiency at the world’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management. The company’s joint stand with long-standing partner, KH Automation Projects, offers visitors a host of new developments, commencing with KH Automation’s process control system, and extending, via Mitsubishi Electric’s automation platform, to special solutions for water management, such as the Aqua Control Pack.

MOTEK preview: Innovative solutions from Mitsubishi Electric increase flexibility and productivity

MOTEK Preview: Innovative Solutions From Mitsubishi Electric Increase Flexibility and Productivity

MitsDMA75 09 August 2010

At this year’s Motek in Stuttgart, Mitsubishi Electric, the innovative supplier of system components and solutions, will be focussing on the growth markets of CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) and life science. By designing products which meet market requirements, the Japanese automation experts enable significant increases in flexibility and productivity in both production and applications.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC MAKES HISTORY WITH DELIVERY OF 10-MILLIONTH MELSEC FX PLC

Mitsubishi Electric Makes History with Delivery of 10-Millionth MELSEC FX PLC

MitsDMA73 06 August 2010

Mitsubishi Electric has made history in the global PLC market, by manufacturing and shipping its 10-millionth MELSEC FX PLC. Launched in 1981, the FX revolutionised the PLC market, taking it into another dimension, by delivering - in a compact package - performance and flexibility that were previously the exclusive domain of larger control systems.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC PRESENTS A NEW SOLUTIONS FOR FLEXIBLE LOCATION ROBOTS IN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC PRESENTS A NEW SOLUTIONS FOR FLEXIBLE LOCATION ROBOTS IN INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION

MitsDMA69 08 June 2010

Ratingen, 8th June 2010. The combination of advanced sensor technology and real-time control has opened-up new areas of application in industrial robotics, which go far beyond simple assembly and handling tasks.

NEW MULTI-AXIS ROBOT FROM MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC INCREASES FLEXIBILITY AND REDUCES CYCLE TIMES

NEW MULTI-AXIS ROBOT FROM MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC INCREASES FLEXIBILITY AND REDUCES CYCLE TIMES

MitsDMA68 08 June 2010

The MELFA RV-2SDB from Mitsubishi Electric is a compact, high speed, high functionality robot with a 2kg (max. 3kg) load carrying capacity and cycle times as short as 0.6 seconds.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC ROBOTS DEMONSTRATE NEW SKILLS AT AUTOMATICA FAIR 2010

MitsDMA70 08 June 2010

Automatica 2010 will see Mitsubishi Electric introduce a number of innovations to the robot industry. Firstly, a brand new compact robot will be launched; the MELFA RV-2SDB high-speed, high functionality robot will be on show for the first time in Europe.

New Mitsubishi regenerative inverter wins top prize at Krasnoyarsk Electrical Engineering exhibition

NEW MITSUBISHI REGENERATIVE INVERTER WINS TOP PRIZE AT KRASNOYARSK ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EXHIBITION

MitsDMA61 26 April 2010

The new FR-A741 inverter range from Mitsubishi Electric has won a top prize at the ‘Electrical Engineering, Energy and Resource Saving’ exhibition held every year at the impressive International Exhibition Business Centre Krasnoyarsk city in Siberia Russia.

Mitsubishi Electric offers ultimate peace of mind with 3 year warranty

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC OFFERS ULTIMATE PEACE OF MIND WITH 3 YEAR WARRANTY

MitsDMA65 01 April 2010

Mitsubishi Electric Europe has announced that its controller and HMI product line will now be covered as standard by a 3 year extended warranty, giving users ultimate peace of mind. The warranty covers the company’s Alpha, FX, System Q and iQ Platform controllers, plus the GOT range of HMIs, when purchased from authorized distributors in the European market.

Mitsubishi Electric creates new European Laser Processing Business

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CREATES NEW EUROPEAN LASER PROCESSING BUSINESS

MitsDMA63 04 March 2010

Friday 5th March 2010, Ratingen; Germany. Mitsubishi Electric Europe has announced the creation of a new Laser Processing business organization in Germany, building on a growing market share and reflecting the success of innovative laser processing technologies.

A Frequency Inverter with Power Regeneration

A FREQUENCY INVERTER WITH POWER REGENERATION

MitsDMA60 23 November 2009

Ratingen, 24 November 2009. The latest addition to Mitsubishi Electric’s powerful FR-A700 line of frequency inverters is a particularly energy-efficient solution for high-end mechanical and plant engineering drive applications.

Operation Terminals for Production Applications

OPERATION TERMINALS FOR PRODUCTION APPLICATIONS

MitsDMA59 23 November 2009

Ratingen, 24 November 2009 – The new GT16 family extends the high-end range of Mitsubishi Electric’s already comprehensive GOT1000 series of operation terminals, adding functionality for applications in the process industry. Available in versions with display widths from 8.4” to 15” (diagonal), the graphical touchscreen GT16 units integrate seamlessly in automation networks.

New Safety Controller from Mitsubishi Electric

NEW SAFTEY CONTROLLER FROM MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC

MitsDMA58 23 November 2009

Ratingen, 24 November 2009. Mitsubishi Electric has added yet another attractive product to its growing line of safety solutions for industrial automation: A compact safety controller for small and medium scale applications. Developed in collaboration with SICK AG, the MELSEC WS powered by SICK has a modular architecture and meets the most exacting international safety standards.

More additions to Mitsubishi Electric’s growing family of MELSEC FX3 compact controllers

MORE ADDITIONS TO MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC'S GROWING FAMILY OF MELSEC FX3 COMPACT CONTROLLERS

MitsDMA57 23 November 2009

Ratingen, 24 November 2009. Mitsubishi Electric announces the addition of a range of new base units with 24-volt power supplies for its line of MELSEC FX3G compact controllers, which are used primarily in small mechanical and plant engi-neering applications.

Independent Multi-axis Motion Controller for Demanding Motion Applications

INDEPENDENT MULIT-AXIS MOTION CONTROLLER FOR DEMANDING MOTION APPLICATIONS

MitsDMA56 23 November 2009

Ratingen, 24 November 2009. Mitsubishi Electric has added a powerful new multi-axis model to its line of independent motion controllers for factory automation applications. The new controller can handle complex motion sequences with up to 16 axes simultaneously.

High-speed Data Logger Brings Transparency to Industrial Automation Processes

HIGH-SPEED DATA LOGGER BRINGS TRANSPARENCY TO INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION PROCESSES

MitsDMA55 23 November 2009

Ratingen, 24 November 2009. Continuing its drive to expand its portfolio of integrated MES technologies for factory and build-ing services automation, Mitsubishi Electric has now introduced a versatile new data logger module for use with its modular controllers.

New partners help develop e-F@ctory into the future

NEW PARTNERS HELP DEVELOP e-F@ctory INTO THE FUTURE

MitsDMA45 20 November 2009

New partnerships announced by Mitsubishi Electric are helping to develop the e-F@ctory concept - extending the boundaries of data use beyond factory automation.

Mitsubishi e-F@ctory partner provides a tasty solution

MITSUBISHI e-F@ctory PARTNER PROVIDES A TASTY SOLUTION

MitsDMA47 20 November 2009

Schad GmbH has joined Mitsubishi Electric’s e-F@ctory Alliance partnership scheme, with a cutting edge application that links Mitsubishi’s FX Series PLC’s to a BlackBerry ® handset, via its “Extend 7000” mobile SCADA framework.

e-F@ctory ALLIANCE PARTNER PROVIDES EMBEDDED DATABASE FOR MITSUBISHI iQ PLATFORM C CONTROLLER CPU

e-F@ctory ALLIANCE PARTNER PROVIDES EMBEDDED DATABASE FOR MITSUBISHI iQ PLATFORM C CONTROLLER CPU

MitsDMA48 20 November 2009

Birdstep Technology’s Raima Division is a new member of the Mitsubishi Electric e-F@ctory Alliance partnership ecosystem providing embedded database technology to run on the iQ Platform’s C Controller CPU.

Mitsubishi iQ controllers connect directly to SAP® solutions with system integrator’s expert help

MITSUBISHI iQ CONTROLLERS CONNECT DIRECTLY TO SAP® SOLUTIONS WITH SYSTEM INTERGRATOR'S EXPERT HELP

MitsDMA46 20 November 2009

Mitsubishi Electric has announced a new software solution, developed by expert system integrator ubigrate, that allows real-time data transfer between Mitsubishi automation hardware and SAP® software solutions.

WATER INDUSTRY GETS A TAILORED CONTROL AND AUTOMATION SUITE WITH MITSUBISHI e-F@ctory ALLIANCE

WATER INDUSTRY GETS A TAILORED CONTROL AND AUTOMATION SUITE WITH MITSUBISHI e-F@ctory ALLIANCE

MitsDMA50 20 November 2009

With the addition of remote telemetry specialist Control Microsystems Inc (CMI) to its automation partnership scheme, Mitsubishi Electric can now offer a complete control and automation suite tailored to meet the specific requirements of the water industry, helping to boost efficiency and availability.

MITSUBISHI ADDS SUPPORT FOR CoDeSys WITHIN SYSTEM Q

MITSUBISHI ADDS SUPPORT FOR CoDeSys WITHIN SYSTEM Q

MitsDMA51 20 November 2009

Mitsubishi Electric is helping to bring open automation technology to a wider audience by supporting CoDeSys (Controller Development System) on its System Q C controller. CoDeSys provides an independent development environment for programming controller applications according to the IEC 61131-3 standard.

e-F@ctory ALLIANCE PARTNER BRINGS SAP CONNECTIVITY TO MES INTERFACE IT MODULE

e-F@ctory ALLIANCE PARTNER BRINGS SAP CONNECTIVITY TO MES INTERFACE IT MODULE

MitsDMA52 20 November 2009

Extending its proven e-F@ctory Alliance initiative, Mitsubishi Electric can now offer its MES Interface IT module with SAP connectivity, allowing Mitsubishi automation controllers to link directly to an SAP system without the need for any additional intermediate PC hardware*.

Powerful solution for small automation applications: Another new addition to Mitsubishi Electric’s latest compact controller series

POWERFUL SOLUTION FOR SMALL AUTOMATION APPLICATIONS: ANOTHER NEW ADDITION TO MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC'S LATEST COMPACT CONTROLLER SERIES

MitsDMA33 19 August 2009

Mitsubishi Electric has just added another new member to its MELSEC FX3 series of compact controllers. Designed spe-cially for the needs smaller mechanical and plant engineering automation applications, the FX3G is fast, reliable and eco-nomical and allows flexible configuration with expansion, special function and network modules.

Mitsubishi helps automate fashion house Per Una

MITSUBISHI HELPS AUTOMATE FASHION HOUSE PER UNA

MitsDMA41 19 August 2009

Fashion company Per Una has proven that it is possible to enjoy runaway commercial success whilst simultaneously making major strides to curtail carbon emissions.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC STRENGTHENS CENTRAL EASTERN EUROPEAN AUTOMATION CAPABILITIES

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC STRENGTHENS CENTRAL EASTERN EUROPEAN AUTOMATION CAPABILITIES

MitsDMA40 19 August 2009

Mitsubishi Electric has secured its position as the most dynamic automation supplier in Poland and Central Eastern Europe with the acquisition of MPL Technology Sp z o.o. and MPL Tech Group Sp z o.o..

Mitsubishi launches new ‘My First GOT’ promotion to provide customers with valuable HMI software and hardware free of charge

MITSUBISHI LAUNCHES NEW ‘MY FIRST GOT’ PROMOTION TO PROVIDE CUSTOMERS WITH VALUABLE HMI SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE FREE OF CHARGE

MitsDMA31 19 August 2009

Everyone purchasing one of the new GOT1050 and GOT1055 small touch screen HMIs from Mitsubishi Electric can now take advantage of the benefits of the “My First GOT” offer. By registering their product online at www.my-first-GOT.com, customers will receive a free download of the GT Designer 2 screen design software, a significant value.

NEW REGENERATIVE INVERTER CUTS ENERGY & INSTALLATION COSTS, PROVIDING LOWER TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP (TCO) FOR USERS.

NEW REGENERATIVE INVERTER CUTS ENERGY & INSTALLATION COSTS, PROVIDING LOWER TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP (TCO) FOR USERS

MitsDMA35 19 August 2009

The new FR-A741 inverter range from Mitsubishi Electric has an integrated Regeneration braking function that conserves energy and reduces costs in high torque applications such as hoists, lifts, winders, conveyors, testing machines and centrifugal separators.

Autonomous single-axis motion control

AUTONOMOUS SINGLE-AXIS MOTION CONTROL

MitsDMA37 19 August 2009

A powerful new single-axis motion controller enhances Mitsubishi Electric’s highly-dynamic servo drives for machine automation. Designed for demanding movement sequences on single-axis systems, the new controller supports synchronisation of the drive system with any other processes. It is an attractively-priced solution for many common drive tasks, for example in the packaging industry.

Automation engineers must ensure long-term, multi-facetted systems stability

AUTOMATION ENGINEERS MUST ENSURE LONG-TERM, MULTI-FACETTED SYSTEMS STABILITY

MitsDMA36 12 August 2009

With so many automation technologies now regarded as commodities, barely distinguishable even in price, are there any real differentiators any more? Mitsubishi Electric argues that astute buyers need to consider a new factor: stability

Energy saving unites production and the environment

ENERGY SAVING UNITES PRODUCTION AND THE ENVIRONMENT

MitsDMA34 12 August 2009

Environmental Manufacturing can deliver more than just energy saving, Mitsubishi Electric takes a holistic, but practical approach to satisfy today’s requirements to cut waste and improve efficiency.

Automation technology then and now

AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY THEN AND NOW

MitsDMA32 12 August 2009

As Mitsubishi Electric celebrates three decades in Europe, much has changed, in terms of both automation technology and the markets the company serves.

Two new series of frequency inverters for a wide range of drive tasks

TWO NEW SERIES OF FREQUENCY INVERTERS FOR WIDE RANGE OF DRIVE TASKS

MitsDMA27 12 August 2009

Mitsubishi Electric announces the launch of the FR-D700 and FR-E700 series, which add entry-level and mid-range models to the company’s new generation of frequency inverter drives for factory automation and building services.

SMALL HMI CONTROL UNITS FOR LOCAL TASKS

SMALL HMI CONTROL UNITS FOR LOCAL TASKS

MitsDMA30 12 August 2009

Mitsubishi Electric has added two new entry-level models to its GOT1000 series of HMI control terminals. The two touch-screen control units with 5.7” displays round off the upper end of the GT10 product family, which is designed for standard industrial and building services automation tasks. The compact control units deliver powerful visualisation functions for these applications at a very attractive price. Users with more demanding control terminal and visualisation needs can choose models from the GT11 and GT15 families, which are available with diagonal screen widths of up to 15”.

The smallest Mitsubishi drive saves energy and predicts its own service life.

THE SMALLEST MITSUBISHI DRIVE SAVES ENERGY AND PREDICTS ITS OWN SERVICE LIFE

MitsDMA28 12 August 2009

New efficiency gains for Mitsubishi’s FR-D700 drive are combined with individual on-line support and intelligent energy saving program features, plus the ability to predict the maintenance requirements of its major components.

Mitsubishi Electric puts four high-performance controllers on a single platform

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC PUTS FOUR HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONTROLLERS ON A SINGLE PLATFORM

MitsDMA29 12 August 2009

Ever more stringent demands for production quality and fast delivery, continuing cost pressures and shorter product cycles are all increasing the need for efficient and flexible factory automation solutions. Mitsubishi Electric has introduced the new iQ platform: In a class of its own worldwide, this highly-integrated controller concept is designed specifically for the needs of factory automation.

Flexible multi-processor Mitsubishi iQ Platform automation system con-trols an entire production line

FLEXIBLE MULTI-PROCESSOR MITSUBISHI iQ PLATFORM AUTOMATION SYSTEM CONTROLS AN ENTIRE PRODUCTION LINE

MitsDMA24 12 August 2009

Russian Railways have decided to comprehensively automate the processes at their rolling stock service facilities to achieve a significant increase in productivity, starting with the works in Magnitogorsk. After completion of the modernisation project the works can now maintain and repair 3,000 more rail cars per year than in the past.

The future is an e-F@ctory Solution

THE FUTURE IS AN E-F@CTORY SOLUTION

MitsDMA26 12 August 2009

Mitsubishi Electric unifies factory data interchange for the next generation of automation using its e-F@ctory solution.

Two new series of frequency inverters for a wide range of drive tasks

TWO NEW SERIES OF FREQUENCY INVERTERS FOR A WIDE RANGE OF DRIVE TASKS

MitsDMA27 12 August 2009

Mitsubishi Electric announces the launch of the FR-D700 and FR-E700 series, which add entry-level and mid-range models to the company’s new generation of frequency inverter drives for factory automation and building services.

Technical University in Liberec is a technology winner with Mitsubishi Factory Automation and Control Engineering

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY IN LIBEREC IS A TECHNOLOGY WINNER WITH MITSUBISHI FACTORY AUTOMATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING

MitsDMA25 11 August 2009

A student and tutor from one of the Czech Republic’s leading technical universities have won a prestigious Mitsubishi Electric technology prize for automation solutions.

Increased flexibility and throughput gained from a range of tailored automation solutions.

INCREASED FLEXIBILITY AND THROUGHPUT GAINED FROM A RANGE OF TAILORED AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS

MitsDMA18 11 August 2009

Mitsubishi Electric Spain has developed three automation packages to optimise the performance, flexibility and throughput of flow pack machines. The packages, for Low/Medium, Medium/High and Ultra-High production flow pack machines, integrate the benefits of Mitsubishi Electric’s AC drives, servo systems, PLCs, motion controllers, HMI’s, virtual software and - in the case of Ultra High production machines – vertical robots, to provide machine users with the maximum flexibility in operation, maximum throughput and repeatability in operation.

Silesian University of Technology proves to be a big technology winner with Mitsubishi Factory Automation and Control Engineering

SILESIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY PROVES TO BE A BIG TECHNOLOGY WINNER WITH MITSUBISHI FACTORY AUTOMATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING

MitsDMA22 11 August 2009

A student and tutor from Poland’s leading technical institute of further education have won a prestigious Mitsubishi Electric technology prize for automation solutions.

INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ACHIEVING ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE IN THE GLOBAL MARKET.

INDUSTRIAL ROBOTS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR ACHIEVING ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE IN THE GLOBAL MARKET

MitsDMA12 11 August 2009

There can be no doubt that industrial robots have become essential tools in helping to build manufacturing competitiveness in an increasingly demanding global econ-omy. Unlike even the most skilled and dedicated workers, industrial robots can work tirelessly 24/7 on assembly lines without any loss of performance.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CONSOLIDATES INVESTMENT IN CZECH REPUBLIC WITH OPENING OF NEW €1.65 MILLION FACTORY AUTOMATION CENTRE.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CONSOLIDATES INVESTMENT IN CZECH REPUBLIC WITH OPENING OF NEW €1.65 MILLION FACTORY AUTOMATION CENTRE.

MitsDMA07 11 August 2009

Prague, 10 May 2007. Mitsubishi Electric has consolidated its investment in the Czech Republic - and in the Central European region generally - with the opening of a new Factory Automation Centre in Prague, on May 11th 2007.

APPOINTMENT OF B:TECH STRENGTHENS MITSUBISHI’S ABILITY TO PROVIDE FACTORY AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS IN CZECH REPUBLIC

APPOINTMENT OF B:TECH STRENGTHENS MITSUBISHI’S ABILITY TO PROVIDE FACTORY AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS IN CZECH REPUBLIC.

MitsDMA05 11 August 2009

Mitsubishi Electric has strengthened its ability to provide leading-edge factory automation solutions to the Czech Republic, with the appointment of B:TECH as its second local automation partner.