It wasn’t too long ago that hazardous zones and production zones were reasonably well separated. The areas where explosive gases, vapors, or combustible dusts were present tended to stay in their own very specific environments, and the equipment operating in those areas was specified accordingly. Today, however, that distinction is less clear.
On a high-speed food and beverage line, small errors rarely stay small across the wider production environment
A long-standing automation partnership between a Swiss machine builder and one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial robots is aiming to help transform the pharmaceutical supply chain in Europe with the launch of what is believed to be the ‘smallest’ automated palletising cell for vials and pre-filled syringes.
Measurement of flow and temperature with flexible configuration
Sensor Solution for Atmosphere Integrity Monitoring and Verification
Tomohiro Yoshida is the new FA Business Unit President for Europe.
Reliable switches for mission-critical operations in harsh environments
Robust technology monitors the most challenging wastewaters
When it comes to beverage dispensing and flow measurement, Titan Enterprises offers two distinct solutions that each has unique strengths and trade-offs, making the choice application-dependent.
Valuable energy is lost in pressure reduction stations, exhaust steam pipes and condensation systems. With Energify system, the company CFT GmbH offers a simple and robust solution for the cost-effective conversion of even slight pressure differences into energy. This saves electricity costs and lowers CO₂ emissions. The system performance is controlled precisely with sliding gate valves from Schubert & Salzer.
Integrating Electrical Signature Analysis technology (ESA) in high power drives turns modernization into a digital transformation catalyst for industrial assets. These include motors, pumps, fans, mixers and conveyors operating in hot, toxic or hard-to-access environments, previously regarded as unmonitorable.
Addition to the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio mainly in the range of 24 and 48 V motors for intelligent, battery-powered drive solutions.
Compact and cost-effective for pressure and level measurements
Variable speed motor platform to upgrade inefficient direct online induction motors
Modular design provides versatility and precision for volumetric and mass flow measurement
Solution and new hardware now available in six European countries and Brazil
Reliable measurement for high concentrations or low trace concentrations
Founded in 1864 with the focus on agricultural machinery, AERZEN today is an experienced solution provider for process air and gas applications
The climate crisis is driving demand for the electrification of transportation and energy infrastructure, which in turn is accelerating the need for more powerful and safer rechargeable batteries, including li-ion, sodium-ion, and solid-state. However, one of the key issues affecting battery quality is accurate humidity monitoring and dry control during manufacture.
The German sensor company and the Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist have agreed on a strategic partnership. Endress+Hauser will take over worldwide sales and service of SICK’s process analyzers and gas flowmeters, with a joint venture to be established for their production and further development.
Support of mission-critical operations in harsh industrial environments
The move from October firmly on the calendar thanks to good cooperation with local craftsmen
Steen-Hansen – a Norwegian manufacturer of fouling prevention and net protecting solutions for aquaculture use as well as of specialized industrial paint systems – has not only successfully overcome quality problems with its newly developed antifouling coatings, but also significantly shortened process times, simply by switching its production facilities to state-of-the-art mixing and dispersion technology.
AERZEN and HH2E agree on cooperation for large-scale production with an initial capacity of 100 MW in 2026
PCN Europe spoke to Mark Pontin, Managing Director of Resolve Optics about the challenges for lenses in optical material inspection and sorting applications.
Ethernet APL is a game changer for networking at field level – especially for the process industry. It offers consistent networking with a single protocol, high speeds for cable lengths of up to 1000 metres and intrinsic safety for areas at risk of explosion.
Under the heading "Forging Tomorrow – Unleashing the Industrial AI Benefits", a panel on the assessment of artificial intelligence by experts from the industry took place at the Emerson Exchange.
Dr Peter Selders takes over as CEO from Matthias Altendorf, who is the new president of the supervisory Board
Cost-Efficient units for use in ISO class 4 rooms
Jørgen Andersen, the founder, is still active as chairman of the board for the camera manufacturer.
Hermetically-sealed sensors for process control
GEA supplies Britvic, one of UK’s leading soft drinks manufacturers, with a heat recovery system at its Beckton site, in London. The installation begins this summer and will result in cutting the factory’s carbon emissions by an estimated 1,200 tons annually – equivalent to the annual energy usage of around 500 UK homes.
For level measurement in a hygienic environment
Established in 1973, today the ABB factory in Quebec, Canada manufactures market leading products for industrial analytical measurement.
Easy-to-use control solution with IIoT functions
Mil-Standard devices available with different operating systems for versatile scenarios
IP67-connector with quick locking for high power density applications
Successor from Schneider Electric to lead the executive strategy for the open FDT/DTM standard
$280 million will be spent on integrated campus for automated manufacturing, R&D, customer experience and training centers.
A PCN Europe Interview with Steve Biegacki, Managing Director of the FDT Group
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