by Hale Eng | Nov 4, 2025 | Industrial Automation Insights
In industrial operations, a well-maintained PLC system is the difference between smooth production and unexpected downtime. But as systems age, even the most reliable controllers can develop issues that impact safety, efficiency, and performance. Yet for many small...
by Hale Eng | Oct 7, 2025 | Industrial Automation Insights
When a programmable logic controller (PLC) stops communicating correctly, production doesn’t just slow down—it stops. Communication faults are among the most common yet costly issues in automated environments, often masking deeper system vulnerabilities. At Hale...
by Hale Eng | Sep 10, 2025 | Industrial Automation Insights
The manufacturing world is no stranger to transformation, but every so often, a technology comes along that sets a new benchmark. Siemens’ latest innovation, Optimize MyProgramming /3D Scanner, unveiled at EMO 2025, is one such leap forward. It promises to redefine...
by Hale Eng | Aug 26, 2025 | Industrial Automation Insights
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future vision—it’s already transforming how factories operate. According to the State of Smart Manufacturing Report by Rockwell Automation, 95% of manufacturers are investing in AI in manufacturing or planning to do so within...
by Hale Eng | Jul 30, 2025 | Industrial Automation Insights
Is Your Allen-Bradley PLC Quietly Sabotaging Your Production? In industrial environments, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are the foundation of reliable automation. Yet despite their critical role, PLC systems — even robust platforms like Allen-Bradley — are...
by Hale Eng | Jun 26, 2025 | News
Hale Engineering, a leading provider of electrical and mechanical engineering solutions, is pleased to acknowledge the recent announcement by Rockwell Automation regarding their new PointMax™ I/O system. This innovative remote input/output (I/O) solution is designed...
by Hale Eng | Mar 24, 2025 | Case Studies
Hale Engineering has been approached to replace an ageing system in an industrial facility with a modern Motor Control Centre (MCC) and enclosure. The existing system was outdated and inefficient, leading to increased maintenance costs, operational challenges, and...
by Hale Eng | Mar 5, 2025 | Case Studies
Hale Engineering has undertaken a new project where we are using laser scanning technology to design a replacement control system for an industrial plant. By creating a highly accurate 3D model of the client’s site, we ensure precision in the integration of the new...
by Hale Eng | Feb 26, 2025 | News
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a new webpage to help those involved in the life-cycle of battery energy storage systems (BESS)—including designers, installers, and operators—understand their health and safety responsibilities. Key regulations that...
by Hale Eng | Jan 23, 2025 | Case Studies
Our client approached Hale Engineering with a pressing need: an automated solution to manage their tank-filling process with precision and without the constant worry of overfilling. This was no ordinary challenge—it demanded a bespoke solution that could blend...
