Latest News from the Control System Specialists
Our expert team of control system specialists is always ahead of the curve in terms of what’s going on in our industry and how we can get involved. Check out our latest news, insight and opinion below and keep up to date with everything that’s going on here at Banelec.
Automation, robotics, and the factories of the future
Manufacturing technology has come a long way in the space of a few short years. Here, we take a closer look at robotics and automation, the benefits they bring and the role they are set to play in the factories of the future.
Is Industry 4.0 overhyped?
Over the past few years, the manufacturing and engineering sectors have undergone a significant transformation in how they operate. Here, we take a closer look at how Industry 4.0 has developed and ask the question, does it live up to the hype?
How will Industry 4.0 affect engineering?
The manufacturing and engineering fields are always in a constant state of flux, as new innovations, advances in technology and better ways of working come to the fore. Here, we take a closer look at how Industry 4.0 is affecting engineering and what the future might hold.
What’s the difference between PLC and DDC?
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and direct digital controls (DDCs) are integral in many automated plant and process control systems, making them function the way you
What do electrical control system engineers do?
Control systems engineers are responsible for designing, developing and managing electrical control systems in industrial applications. Here, we look at the role they play in helping manufacturing and engineering operators achieve improvement through technology?
How do Industrial Control Systems work?
Industrial control systems are playing a pivotal role in helping to develop the factories of the future. They are made up of the devices, technologies,
What is Industrial Automation?
Industrial automation is a broad term that covers the role technology plays in creating the engineering processes of the future. Here, we take a closer look at how it’s changing the face of production.
ATEX Scissor Lift Conversion
During this past year we have carried out one of our most ambitious projects to date. Through our longstanding relationship with J Barnsley Cranes we
Banelec Annual Food Bank Donation
This year has been difficult for many people, so more than ever we feel its important to do what we can to help the local
Banelec backing Poppy Appeal
Meet the real boss of Banelec – Jessica Banner (The MD’s Daughter). Hello! I’m Jessica; due to Covid, this year the old people that usually
Banelec Welcomes New Engineer During Recession
The news recently may have all been doom and gloom, with Brexit uncertainty, a Global Pandemic, redundancies and recession dominating the headlines. Despite all of
New Unique Conveyor Control System
User Defined Set Speed Drive Banelec have designed a unique new control panel, specifically designed to allow quick and easy selection of motor speeds to suit
Banelec manufacture unique IIC control panel
Banelec can proudly say that not only are we still shipping out orders during this difficult time, but we’re also working on new exciting projects.
St George’s Day – Celebrate British
To celebrate St George’s Day Banelec have joined the Made in Britain community, presenting our British made products to the rest of the world as
Banelec supporting UK Manufacturing Industry during Crisis
With St Georges Day looming we are proud to say as a British company the staff at Banelec are still here for you, keeping the
Electrical Control Systems are boring…. Or are they?
I joined Banelec in 2006, knowing absolutely nothing about electrical controls. I was immediately taken with how diverse the applications were; I had never had
Banelec celebrating 20th Birthday
Banelec are proudly celebrating 20 years as a company. Since being founded in 2000, the company has gone from strength to strength; from originally designing
Banelec Better than Ever!
As we begin 2020, Banelec not only celebrates its 20th birthday but we also get to share with you a huge number of new products,
