European Automation

Much like Formula 1, speed is of the essence within the field of industrial automation. If something breaks, it is vital that it is replaced as soon as possible. In the long term, the system or the component might need to be upgraded, but in the short term, the solution is almost inevitably to repair and replace. Jonathan Wilkins, Marketing Director of European Automation, highlights the top five benefits of sourcing obsolete industrial automation parts.

There is some debate as to who originally invented the incandescent light bulb. Some say Thomas Edison whilst others say Sir Joseph Swan. There are also those who claim both of these great minds were merely tweaking existing devices. What is certain is that the incandescent light bulb is going the way of anyone that staked a claim on its invention.

Jonathan Wilkins, Marketing Manager, European Automation, explains the impact of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme on UK industry. We all want to save energy. Whether it's in our homes, offices or industrial plants, minimising monthly bills and helping reduce climate change are increasingly important factors that affect our everyday lives.

As well as the cold, winter in Britain has its upsides - Christmas, log fires, the chance of snow and, most importantly, a holiday from work. However, winter can also spell blackouts and more time off than expected for some factories if the weather gets bad enough. The National Grid warned in its latest winter outlook report that another UK winter like the one witnessed in 2010 could see factories paid to shut down at peak times to save energy.

European Automation , the Stafford based automation component supply chain specialist, has launched a premium nine hour delivery service to anywhere in Europe. The ultra fast service is intended for end users where broken components are causing expensive downtime.