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A new wave of more efficient, adaptable and intelligent plant operations is emerging as conventional control systems evolve into modern, open and modular automation ecosystems. Stefan Basenach, Senior Vice President ABB Automation Technology, explains how ABB’s Automation Extended allows industrial organizations to fully embrace the opportunities of digitalization while futureproofing their operations.
With the growing complexity of technical plants, demographic shifts in the workforce, and increasingly stringent regulatory requirements, traditional methods of risk assessment are reaching their limits. To meet these challenges, TÜV SÜD has developed a digital approach, called iaHAZOP, that builds on established risk assessment methods and extends them into the digital domain. The process industry now has a tool that redefines the state-of-the-art in technical risk management. Authors: Michael Pfeifer, Senior Expert Adaptive Safety and Alexander Kurdas, Expert for Machinery and Electrical Safety. TÜV Süd
Integration of OPC UA with Allotrope Standards for seamlessly interoperable communications and information data in analytical labs
Acceleration of development for sustainable battery industry
Thanks to consistent development and industrial cooperations it offers solutions for broad markets
Dr Klaus Endress, CEO of the Endress+Hauser Group for many years and president of the Supervisory Board since 2014, celebrated his 75th birthday. As previously announced, he will end his active involvement in the family-owned business at the end of the year. However, he will remain closely associated with the Group as a shareholder and chairman of the Endress Family Council.
The importance of PAT software for Pharma 4.0-oriented data management
Two decades of innovation in infrared: Since 2003, Berlin-based Optris GmbH has been taking care of accurate, reliable and non-contact temperature measurement in many different industries and research.
The IO-Link Community is once again offering a training to become an IO-Link Safety Certified Designer in cooperation with TÜV-SÜD from May 09 to 11, 2023.
Series in hygienic design with IP69 degree of protection
Growing range of topics for the process industries available in up to 6 languages
Certified Class '0', 100% oil-free compressed air supports the production and packaging of over 350 tonnes per day of 40 different types of flour meeting the company’s needs for quality and reliability.
A holistic approach on customer support for the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries
In the presence of the German Federal Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Robert Habeck, a delegation from the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft and the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure of the United Arab Emirates (MOEI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Abu Dhabi.
Subsidiaries SpectraSensors and Kaiser Optical Systems merge into Endress+Hauser Optical Analysis, effective 1 January 2022 to strengthen the focus on laboratory and process analysis and positioning itself to provide customers with even better support.
Fixed robots reduce workforce requirements by 20% in a business area with fluctuating production levels.
The plant in Trutnov will supply all European locations with assembled printed circuit boards
30 years of tradition in chemical and pharmaceutical solids handling allow CO.RA. to guarantee its products based on strict norms. Design and development and manufacturing of products are based in Italy and a qualified service team supports customers worldwide, on-site and remotely.
How specifying geared motors in stainless steel design or specialised finishes can help reduce HACCP risk factors.
Devices can be used in liquid, conductive media with different properties such as viscosity, concentration, and density up to DN 2000
Innovative high-tech solution for vial filling in isolator
Precision weighing and quality control inspection technology is an important element in any processing operation. Reducing giveaway and ensuring food safety both remain significant contributors to profitability.
An interview with Jürgen Skowaisa, Product Manager Radar at VEGA Grieshaber KG in Schiltach, Germany about advantages of the technology and the new line of radar devices for a wider field of applications.
Krohne and SAMSON decided to start a collaboration to develop new products that combine the expertise of both companies and help their customers solving problems the smart way. PCN Europe interviewed the two General Managers of the new company FOCUS-ON.
Current products in the field of industrial controls have additional functions for increasing the availability of pumps. For their development, Siemens obtained the assistance of experts in various industries.
The new pms ultrasonic sensor from microsonicis a good example for Hygienic Design in food and beverage. To guarantee hygienically sound installation of this new ultrasonic sensor, microsonic its trust in the SKINTOP HYGIENIC from LAPP.
3-in-1 biogas measurement with Ex certification up to zone 0
EHEDG-compliant sealing washers for secure open processes
New type of active power-based dry running protection for pumps with certification according to ATEX and IEC Ex
Company dedicates new production facility in Nesselwang, Germany
Author: James Doorhy, Siemens Process Instrumentation
LAPP needed impressive products and patience to establish a foothold in Chile’s food and beverage industry. Its most high-profile customer in the South American country is a globally leading manufacturer of soft drinks
August 2018 sees the initial launch of the new Gericke GS centrifugal sifter. The new range of GS centrifugal sifters is the evolution of a long established design principle, highlighting Gericke as an industry leading sifter manufacturer
Safety is a paramount concern nowadays and in Oral Solid Dosage production the main challenge is the protection of operating staff. This is why containment solutions for OSD are primarily focused on safety
Romaco presented its Promatic secondary and tertiary packaging line for a wide range of applications, especially in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics and food industries as well as the KTP 420X rotary press from Romaco Kilian
Thanks to the Digital Era, which is spreading over many industries, the modularization of process plants and the corresponding requirements for the automation systems need to be rearranged
Omega Simulation releases enhanced version of OmegaLand Integrated Dynamic Simulation Environment with a revamped user interface and improved engineering efficiency
The acquisition is part of the company's strategic plan to establish its global presence in control, isolation, pressure relief valves and actuation in order to build a broader automation portfolio
Lean principles can help companies transform the quality, productivity and flexibility of their operations
The acquisition provides a strong manufacturing operations management (MOM) systems capability that builds upon and diversifies the capabilities of Wood Group Mustang's automation and control business
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