Optima Control Solutions to Optimize Internal IT Infrastructure
The internal upgrade projects are part of Optima’s sustained effort to bring customer downtimes to a minimum and to improve customer support activities. Optima Control Solutions, a team of independent...
View ArticleOptima Experts Share Opinions on Recent Engineering Issues
What are the recent challenges in the industrial engineering sector? A quick search on the Internet revealed several ‘hot’ topics in this field. We asked Optima’s experts to share their opinions on...
View ArticleOptima Announce Health and Safety Risk Assessment Procedures
Over the past years Optima has developed an internal system for safety assessment to ensure that all projects are carried out with minimum risk for the customer and Optima’s engineers. The 58-point...
View ArticleOptima Deliver Control Solution For Bridon International
Bridon International Ltd. is a world-leading manufacturer supplying specialist metal rope and wire solutions for a number of heavy industries. Their products are widely used in demanding environments...
View ArticleOptima report remarkably low number of breakdown call-outs for 2012
Optima Control Solutions, the industrial automation specialist company, has established its reputation as a reliable and very expert turnkey solution provider. Their client portfolio includes a number...
View ArticleKUKA Robotics and Optima CS team up to deliver maximum reliability to paper mill
Following the waves of industrial innovation over recent years, as part of a fundamental drive to maximise productivity, one of the leading paper manufacturers has deployed industrial robots for label...
View ArticleOutsourcing industrial automation: The essential considerations
Automated control systems are a critical component in the backbone of modern manufacturing. It is virtually impossible to imagine conceiving a manufacturing process without the help of specialized...
View ArticleOptima Control Solutions Introduces Machine Vision to its Services Portfolio
In March 2013, Optima Control Solutions announced the addition of machine vision to its services. Michael Hill, Managing Director of Optima, explained: “Broadening our portfolio to include vision is an...
View ArticlePegler Yorkshire record 25% uptime improvement after control system upgrade...
Pegler Yorkshire designs and manufactures innovative and reliable branded connect & control solutions for the worldwide plumbing and heating industry. The company has invested heavily in...
View ArticleWhen to Automate? – Analyse your OEE indicators to get the right answer
Earlier in 2013, Optima’s managing director, Michael Hill, did a short interview for the leading Control Engineering publication. Here is a short preview of what Michael had to say regarding when the...
View Article4 Applications of Machine Vision Technology
Earlier this year we hired our first full-time machine vision projects engineer. His proven track record in vision systems design, modification and installation gives Optima a solid competitive edge in...
View ArticleOptima beef-up a Charity Goulash Stall
Earlier this month, on the 5th of December, the 25th edition of the Victorian-themed Whalley Pickwick Festival was held. This year some of the festival’s activities such as live pipe and brass music,...
View ArticleOptima Control Solutions sees its overseas market expand
A recent article by Lancashire Telegraph highlights Optima Control Solutions securing of a multi-Million pound contract to supply a lithographic coating line to Jeil C&P Ltd., a printing plate...
View ArticlePUWER Bridging The Gap
End users of equipment understand their obligations under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations. PUWER is now a familiar acronym across all manufacturing sectors, with time and effort...
View ArticleNew Ethernet-based Parker Link system supercedes SSD fibre optic
Parker 590+ DC Drives Link 2 fibre optic systems are recognised for their reliability, high performance and noise-free transfer of data for web transport systems. Originally developed by SSD Drives in...
View ArticleOptima to host Parker’s automation exhibition roadshow
<> Optima Control Solutions are excited to host Parker Hannifin’s Automation on Tour Roadshow in July. Come along to discover how Parker and Optima can help you to improve the performance and...
View ArticleAutomax and PLC5 to PowerFlex Drives and Control Logix Upgrade
Obsolete AutoMax Rack Optima recently carried out an upgrade on a complex Automax-based drive system running on an obsolete PLC5 controller. The customer requirement was that the old Automax controller...
View ArticleMetal Decorating Press Upgrade using Siemens Simotion S120 + D425 controller...
In this project, Optima provided a complete new control system for a Metal Decorating Press. In order to print the colours correctly aligned, all axes must be fully synchronised. Optima chose to use...
View ArticleOptima’s upgrade solution for a Sirpak 200 cut-to-length Machine system...
Optima were approached by an internationally renowned packaging manufacturer, particularly specialised in cartons, labels and leaflets. The company’s manufacturing facilities across the globe must...
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