Interviews

Optics for Monitoring in Environments Subject to Radiation
May 2023

Optics for Monitoring in Environments Subject to Radiation

PCN Europe interviewed Rob Watkinson, Customer Support Manager at Resolve Optics about the design for optics able to withstand the high levels of radiation found in and around nuclear plants.

Explosion Protection & Safety Measurement & Instrumentation
Technological Opportunities for Today's and Tomorrow's Industry
March 2023

Technological Opportunities for Today's and Tomorrow's Industry

We spoke with Hubertus von Monschaw, Global Director HANNOVER MESSE at Deutsche Messe AG about HANNOVER MESSE 2023 in a challenging environment

Automation & Communication Industry 4.0
The Easy Way to a Safe Performance
October 2022

The Easy Way to a Safe Performance

PCN Europe talked with Matthias Garbsch, Product Manager Safety at JUMO about the company’s JSP portfolio and the advantages for users.

Measurement & Instrumentation
Innovative Solutions, Intellectual Property and Investment with DCS Technology
June 2022

Innovative Solutions, Intellectual Property and Investment with DCS Technology

The DCS has been the link to production information from the plant floor for decades. We interviewed Mark Taft from ABB who gives a review on DCS technology, digital transformation, and sustainable production.

Automation & Communication
HANNOVER MESSE 2022: Ensuring Security of Supply and Growth in a Dynamically Changing World, While Counteracting Climate Change
April 2022

HANNOVER MESSE 2022: Ensuring Security of Supply and Growth in a Dynamically Changing World, While Counteracting Climate Change

The topics to be discussed this year are more relevant than ever. Kay Petermann from IEN D-A-CH interviewed Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board, Deutsche Messe AG, on the comeback of the fair as a live event.

Automation & Communication Industry 4.0 Measurement & Instrumentation
Ruggedised Lenses for Industrial Processes
November 2021

Ruggedised Lenses for Industrial Processes

An interview with Mark Pontin, Managing Director at Resolve Optics Ltd. The company specialises in design, development and manufacture of custom lenses and optical modules.

Equipment & Services
Instrumentation Clearly In View
September 2021

Instrumentation Clearly In View

We interviewed Andreas Hennecke, Pepperl+Fuchs Product Marketing Manager and Ambassador for Ethernet-APL about the development and possibilities of Ethernet-APL for the process industry.

Automation & Communication
The Built-in OPC UA Capabilities are a Powerful Addition to the FDT Server
September 2021

The Built-in OPC UA Capabilities are a Powerful Addition to the FDT Server

Glenn Schulz, Managing Director at FDT Group, gives us the details of the FDT 3.0 IIoT ecosystem, as well as insights on smart manufacturing and mobility, CIP security enhancements and 5G technology

Automation & Communication
“We can provide resourceful collaboration with customers by providing new or alternate perspectives to solving known or unrecognized challenges.”
July 2021

“We can provide resourceful collaboration with customers by providing new or alternate perspectives to solving known or unrecognized challenges.”

Anis Zenadji, editor of IEN Europe interviewed Craig M. Carroll, Vice President – Global Marketing & Commercial Strategy at Magnetrol about level measurement technology, challenges faced by the chemical industry, and safety in chemical processes.

Measurement & Instrumentation
"We see Ethernet-APL as the future, also for safety applications!"
April 2021

"We see Ethernet-APL as the future, also for safety applications!"

BASF is convinced of Ethernet-APL technology: it offers powerful and consistent digital communication in process automation from sensors to control levels. We talked to Andreas Ziegler, Automation Manager at BASF SE, about advantages and challenges.

Automation & Communication Industry 4.0
On the Edge Is Where It Happens
October 2020

On the Edge Is Where It Happens

Bringing digitisation to oil and gas

Equipment & Services
Off-the-Shelf vs. Optimised Lenses – a key decision for instrument, sensor and camera manufacturers
September 2020

Off-the-Shelf vs. Optimised Lenses – a key decision for instrument, sensor and camera manufacturers

Optics play an important part if you want to get the best possible results with your instrument, sensor or camera system. We interviewed Mark Pontin, Managing Director of Resolve Optics, about how this can be assured.

Equipment & Services Measurement & Instrumentation
Industrial Transformation Is the Key to Overcome Technological Challenges
March 2020

Industrial Transformation Is the Key to Overcome Technological Challenges

Arno Reich, Senior Vice President of Hannover Messe at Deutsche Messe, gives an overview of this year’s Hannover Messe. It provides a neutral platform where industrial companies and leaders can find mutual solutions for today's challenges.

Automation & Communication
Is Radar the Better Ultrasonic?
March 2020

Is Radar the Better Ultrasonic?

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.

Measurement & Instrumentation
Off to new Shores With Joined Forces
October 2019

Off to new Shores With Joined Forces

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.

Pumps, Valves & Compressors
Custom SWIR Optics for Material Sorting and Inspection
May 2019

Custom SWIR Optics for Material Sorting and Inspection

An interview with Mark Pontin, Managing Director of Resolve Optics about the decisions that have to be made for the best optical inspection results.

Equipment & Services
Staying Smart in all Industrial Fields
February 2019

Staying Smart in all Industrial Fields

Interview about HANNOVER MESSE how the show reflects changes in the industry with Arno Reich, Senior Vice President of HANNOVER MESSE, Deutsche Messe AG

Automation & Communication
Riding the Process Upswing at ACHEMA
May 2018

Riding the Process Upswing at ACHEMA

In this rapidly changing industrial scenario, ACHEMA represents the most important litmus test for many sectors, from Chemical to Biotechnology. PCN Europe interviewed Dr. Thomas Scheuring to get the details of this revolution

Processing Machinery Achema 2022
Are Off-the-Shelf Optics Always the Best Choice?
May 2018

Are Off-the-Shelf Optics Always the Best Choice?

Mark Pontin, Managing Director of Resolve Optics Ltd., explained in this exclusive interview how optics have played a central role in the transformation of modern manufacturing processes

Equipment & Services
An All-in-one Outside the Box Approach
March 2018

An All-in-one Outside the Box Approach

Founded as a young and creative start-up in 1989, Unitronics has soon enough become an international all-in-one PCL+HMI manufacturer, distributed to over 50 countries an recognized as reputed innovators in the industrial automation field

Automation & Communication

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