17th August 2020
Lutze’s presentation on the cabling considerations in relation to UL Standards is now available to watch on demand.
These presentations mark the final wave of free content available through our educational campaign which places over a decade of operational experience and knowledge at the fingertips of companies keen to broaden their client portfolio.
Cabling can often be relegated to an afterthought for OEMs and machine builders looking to supply into the North American market.
With the control panels built and the components selected, all under UL guidance, machine connectivity will bring the whole thing together but there’s a serious worry that all that hard work can be undone by not understanding the importance of cabling in relation to UL.
Stefano Muraro of Rockwell Automation explores specific evolutions of UL508A standards and the impact on industrial control panels, highlighting innovative, sustainable solutions.
In this guest contribution to the ongoing Sustainability in UL Standards campaign, Phil Murby, UK Commercial Manager at Lutze explores a different approach to the construction of a control panel.
In this guest contribution to the ongoing Sustainability in UL Standards campaign, Phil Murby’s insights provide practical guidance on aligning control panel wiring practices with sustainability and compliance, offering tangible solutions for both efficiency and environmental stewardship.
As the manufacturing community increasingly leans towards sustainable practices, machine builders and OEMs find themselves at the centre of impact and progress. But there are several caveats to ‘doing the right thing’, that will almost certainly emerge. The implications for standards and certifications like UL508A for one, could be significant.
European machine builders are increasingly eyeing the lucrative North American market. Ian Knight believes accessing the opportunity depends on your firm’s ability to strategically navigate standards and avoid the pitfalls of safety compliance.
PP Control & Automation has long been promoting the considerations to be mindful of when navigating UL 508A. When doing so, questions linking to NFPA often enter the discussion. This supplement offers some clarity on the relationship between the two.
PP C&A has signed a deal with Product Approvals to boost its product certification offer to global clients.
Having an understanding of the processes encompassing inspection and evaluation is a major facet to the right UL practice for OEMs and the often overlooked considerations and risks when converting European builds to US-ready machines or when looking to expand into North America with new machine builds altogether.
With the control panels built and the components selected, all under UL guidance, machine connectivity will bring the whole thing together but there’s a serious worry that all that hard work can be undone by not understanding the importance of cabling in relation to UL.
Many definitions used in systems implemented in North America have no equivalent in the design of industrial installations according to European regulations. The reason for this is not a simple problem of different terminology, but a different conceptual approach altogether.
Global expansion is on the agenda for PP Control & Automation after it announced a major acquisition drive.
Output doesn’t move proportionally. This is the illusion of busy: a system that feels stretched but delivers diminishing returns.
We are thrilled to announce that Pinaki Banerjee, CEO of PP Control & Automation, has been recognised in the first-ever Great 100 list by Made in Group – a celebration of unsung heroes powering British manufacturing and engineering.
Three Midlands manufacturing and design specialists are joining forces to make the most of a £bn opportunity in medical, life sciences, defence and security.
The Autumn Budget landed yesterday, following an early leak from the OBR, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves setting out a blueprint to strengthen the UK’s manufacturing and industrial base.
The pressure on OEMs isn’t coming from a single source, it’s coming from all sides. Products are more complex, quality expectations are rising, and skilled labour is harder to find than ever.
In the second of three editorials on the hidden cost of ‘in-house manufacturing’, PP Control & Automation’s Richard Spears, examines how this mindset is creating fragmentation across engineering, operations, and leadership – and why outsourcing is becoming the critical lever in restoring focus and reclaiming innovation.
In the first of three editorials on the hidden cost of in-house manufacturing, PP Control & Automation’s Richard Spears explores why the model – once a symbol of strength – is now a strategic constraint, and how outsourcing is helping forward-thinking OEMs break free.
