As digital transformation increases demand for data from automation systems – driven by new digital innovations such as advanced analytics, AI and expanded connectivity – maintaining system integrity has become a challenge. ABB’s Luis Duran explores how the concept of “separation of concerns” protect the core of the automation system in a cyber-secure way, while enabling new digital value without compromising operational performance.
Extended functionalities for stable plant operations and improved maintenance efficiency
Hanna Lundin, product engineer at Emerson, explains in this article how simplified tank monitoring system architectures make it more feasible for companies to implement an automated solution to improve their inventory management, increase safety and efficiency.
For pure compressed air with optimum energy efficiency
Pepperl+Fuchs Integrates RFID Reader Into VisuNet GXP HMI Platform and Enables Authentication up to Zone 1/21
Modular valve engineering for a more efficient and sustainable valve, suitable for liquids, gases and vapors
Precise and fast movements for a versatile range of applications
Digital Plant Asset Management is a topic that often comes up in discussions about process engineering facilities. Today, while intelligent field devices might be the standard, system owners have yet to exploit their full potential. To provide the connectivity needed, Softing offers the right solutions with the smartLink product family.
Supply chain optimization with wireless level measurement: The IIoT radar sensor measures fill levels in mobile tanks, containers and silos. The values are sent to the cloud so that they are available at any time and from anywhere. Close cooperation with users of the innovative sensor has led to further expansion of its fields of application since its market introduction three years ago.
Easy-to-use control solution with IIoT functions
Additive Manufacturing helps in creation of bespoke designs in the OEM sector
Pumps in hygienic design for easy regular cleaning
Circular corrosion protected M12-connectors
Powerful communication solution with 48 MP camera, PTT functionality and amplified speaker system
Four temperature ranges available for use in demanding environments
For smart devices, use in the oil industry, for example on an offshore oil platform, represents a real endurance test. The Pepperl+Fuchs brand ECOM Instruments subjected the Visor-Ex® 01, the first system consisting of smart glasses and smartphone certified for use in hazardous areas, to this endurance test during its development phase. The practical test reveals great potential for rollout in future applications.
Which technologies can be used to achieve defossilisation? How to secure and enhance regional and global supply chain networks? And what hurdles must be overcome in the digitalisation of the industry? ACHEMA 2022 offers answers and solutions to these and solutions to these and many more questions.
Digital positioner for pneumatic control valves makes diagnostic data easily available
Automation technology facilitates large-scale biomass cultivation using artificial photosynthesis. Prototype with quantum technology to be presented at Hannover Messe 2022
Digital humidity and temperature probe for harsh environmental conditions and suitable for temperatures up to 120 °C
For safe and leakage-free decoupling for process connections and measuring devices
Revised series for processes with strict hygiene requirements
Easier integration with new nominal sizes and higher flexibility in valve positioning
ATEX certified actuators for use under harsh environmental conditions
Temperature measurement from -40 °C to 2300 °C for use in hazardous environments
Today’s Industrial Ethernet connects any standard ethernet-based protocols. It flexibly integrates devices based on open and vendor-specific (safety) protocols.
The current Microsoft Windows® 10 operating system is widely used in the automation industry. PCs and thin clients with Windows can be found in scores of today’s industrial applications. Windows 10, which was released in 2015, is available in several editions and has been continuously expanded with new features and security updates over the years.
SAMSON and InfraServ Wiesbaden Join Forces to Develop Digital Information System for Biological Water Treatment Plant in Industrial Park
Plant proteins often form an essential part of vegetarian or vegan diet, which is why this product is in high demand. Several process steps are required to obtain high-purity plant proteins suitable for human consumption. One of the challenges is drying.
Digital panel meters certified for use in hazardous areas
Precise monitoring in systems and piping with IO-Link interface
Measures Air, Gases and Liquids accurately
Powerful and affordable unit enhances hands-free throughput and reproducibility
Intrinsically safe unit for gas explosion hazard areas
Consistent pressure for air and water applications with one turn
Replaceable Sensing Module for improved measurements at high humidity
As early as 2022, Bosch wants to generate annual sales of over a billion Euro p.a.
Greater transparency of service activities and system status
Pocket-size food scanner developed by German researchers
Available for duct and wall mount and with remote sensor
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