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Constanze Schmitz

Constanze SchmitzConstanze Schmitz holds the position of editor of Processing & Control News Europe (PCN Europe) since 2006. She is responsible for the editorial content of the print and digital issues of the magazine as well as the website pcne.eu.
Before working as an editor for Thomas Industrial Media, Constanze Schmitz worked for its sister company Thomas International Publishing Company as editor for the industrial buying guide Thomas Register.

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Air skates

April 2013

Air skates

got confectionery ready for Easter

Processing Machinery

Air skates have helped Kinnerton confectionery prepare for the Easter rush by allowing the chocolatiers to expand and reduce its production line...

Mobile computer

April 2013

Mobile computer

for explosive environments

Automation and Communication

The i.roc Ci70 -Ex mobile computer works with Windows Embedded 6.5.3 based on the Intermec CN70eplatform and is certified not only for ATEX and...

Overhead stirring systems

April 2013

Overhead stirring systems

for polymer screening

Processing Machinery

Vortex Overhead Stirring Systems have helped Parogle Technologies (Liverpool, UK) improve the efficiency with which they synthesise novel dendritic...

Dispenser

April 2013

Dispenser

designed for efficiency

Pumps, Valves and Fittings

The sealing and bearing of the drive shaft in Netzsch’s NEMO dispenser have been resigned with efficiency in mind. The design has been simplified...

Analytical sensors

April 2013

Analytical sensors

do no longer require transmitters

Measurement and Instrumentation

KROHNE introduces SMARTSENS, the first family of 2-wire loop powered analytical sensors with integrated transmitter technology. The sensors significantly...

Safe supply of drinking water

April 2013

Safe supply of drinking water

UNIHA Wassertechnologie GmbH with headquarters in Linz, Austria, has been awarded contracts for the construction of a total of six water treatment plants in Africa. For these contracts, UNIHA is now getting Lenzing GmbH on board as a main supplier.UNIHA and Lenzing together will therefore secure a safe drinking water supply for 150,000 individuals with about 23,000m3 of drinking water per day. Work...

Processing Machinery

UNIHA Wassertechnologie GmbH with headquarters in Linz, Austria, has been awarded contracts for the construction of a total of six water treatment...

Executive Board of SAMSON

April 2013

Executive Board of SAMSON

named Gerhard Schäfer as a new member

Executive Board of SAMSON named Gerhard Schäfer as a new memberIn its meeting on 25 February 2013, the Supervisory Board of SAMSON AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT...

Plastic flow meters

April 2013

Plastic flow meters

for plant engineering

Measurement and Instrumentation

With the KM-335 series devices, Meister Strömungstechnik offers flow meters with a tube length of 335mm that are easier to install in many existing...

Yokogawa and KBR announce

April 2013

Yokogawa and KBR announce

Ammonia Technology Alliance

Yokogawa Electric Corporation and KBR today announced the signing of a technology alliance for a fertilizer automation package (FAP) that will...

Instrumentation tubing

April 2013

Instrumentation tubing

for harsh environments

Pumps, Valves and Fittings

The design of fluid instrumentation systems for use in harsh and corrosive environments has been boosted by an optimised grade of 6Mo tubing....

Industrial Scientific Introduces the Tango™ TX1

April 2013

Industrial Scientific Introduces the Tango™ TX1

Users will be significantly safer with the Tango!

Measurement and Instrumentation

The Tango detects carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Its revolutionary patent pending...

Collator/shrink wrappers

April 2013

Collator/shrink wrappers

on ice-cream production line

Processing Machinery

By installing two collator/shrink wrappers on its ice-cream production line, a major UK ice cream manufacturer has achieved substantial savings...

Flow computer

April 2013

Flow computer

is small and intrinsically safe

Measurement and Instrumentation

Designed for operation with oval gear meters - the Titan Enterprises Metra-Smart is a small, intrinsically safe flow computer that provides all...

Current generation of MES systems

April 2013

Current generation of MES systems

can bring high investment risk

Automation and Communication

Current MES systems only represent a preliminary stage of development toward the goal of intelligently controlled production processes, according...

Sensors and communication

April 2013

Sensors and communication

in hygienic applications

Automation and Communication

With consumers increasingly demanding food that is as fresh as possible while being free from preservatives, hygiene requirements are becoming...

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