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.
Compact series for more efficiency and performance in an expanded range of applications
Measurement of flow and temperature with flexible configuration
Inductive heating is rapidly gaining importance in food processing and food-related packaging systems. The technology enables reproducible temperatures and short response times while meeting high hygiene standards. Kendrion consistently applies this proven principle to food and packaging machinery: with scalable systems for inductive heating and industrial surface heating. They generate heat exactly where it is needed: during transport, in the heating plate, in the container, or in the roller. Energy consumption is up to 50 percent lower than with gas or oil heaters.
With SIL 2 certification for limit switches and 4…20 mA output
Extended functionalities for stable plant operations and improved maintenance efficiency
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.
Metering and emptying solution for IBCs in the food and beverage industry
Inline Ultrasonic Concentration Measurement and Bubble Detection System
Intrinsically safe tablets and smartphones serve as digital and networked hubs for connected workers in the process industry
Increased safety through clarity in challenging situations for the process industry and railway sector
Optimised fixed-focus and zoom lenses, designed to operate in the ultraviolet spectral region (200-400 nanometres)
Looks matter, but they aren’t everything: long before croissants, biscuits or waffles are placed in protective packaging, manufacturers need to ensure that their contents are exactly as they should be. In upstream steps, producers pave the way for the highest quality, safety and shelf life of ready-to-eat products. Ingenious technologies that work towards this goal are always part of the packaging process.
This paper includes a summary review of three phase power systems, the characteristics of common three phase heating loads, and a comprehensive discussion of three phase SSRs and their application relative to such loads.
Zoom lenses, available in motorised and manual versions
Upgrading pneumatic control valves with digital capabilities can enhance process quality and efficiency. Though a full digital control system redesign might be prohibitive, integrating digital positioners and process controllers can offer many of the same benefits without requiring a complete overhaul. Author: Kieran Bennett, Industry Manager, Food & Beverage at Bürkert.
Actuation with supply voltage range from 24 to 240 DC and AC
Precise material analysis plays a central role in many industries - from the pharmaceutical and food industries to construction materials, biotechnology and environmental sciences. Whether for quality assurance or for predicting material behaviour, the precise characterisation of particles is crucial.
Functionally safe, reliable performance in the toughest industrial environments
Safe and Reliable Signal Processing
Camera-only variant via kiosk mode available
Pepperl+Fuchs Integrates RFID Reader Into VisuNet GXP HMI Platform and Enables Authentication up to Zone 1/21
All over the world, farmed salmon suffer from salmon lice, a small crab that infests the fish and feeds on their mucus, skin and blood, causing disease. However, an innovative solution from the Norwegian company Harbor AS offers effective protection against this parasite. The customised connection solutions required for this are provided by LAPP.
Improving sustainability in analytic laboratories
Cloud solution for portable gas detector logging and analysis
Comprehensive support for over 100 hardware and software protocols in industrial and building automation
PROFINET Certification for Virtual Controller and Device Instances
Use of different remote measuring probes and decentralized system integration allow flexible monitoring solutions
Modules with broad range of functions and certifications for worldwide use in all areas of the process industry
Compact wall mounts for a wide temperature range
JUMO has added a comprehensive solution for process technology operations to the automation range. Using the JUMO variTRON system and the new JUMO smartWARE Program graphical program editor, customer-specific solutions can be configured easily and without special programming skills.
16-Port Ethernet-Advanced Physical Layer Field Switch with optional PROFIBUS PA proxy for use in Zone 2
Digital Twin Platform in Conjunction with Digital Nameplates for the Process Industry Introduced at ACHEMA
Cooling systems are crucial parts of industrial facilities, and an efficient cooling tower is of critical importance for the performance and durability of the facility
Single terminal combines weighing function and sensor power supply
Minimising downtimes with predictive maintenance
Monitoring Control Cabinet Climate with expanded functions for a wider application field
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.
In December 2023, KROHNE made Ethernet-APL demo devices available to selected customers. This step marks an important milestone in the company's own Ethernet APL development project for various sensor types.
The multitude of challenges for all industrial sectors requires new thinking from companies to remain successful
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