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.
As the world urgently seeks ways to decarbonise, James Clements from Signal Group explains how gas analysis will perform a vital role – particularly in carbon capture, and not just for CO2 but for all of the important greenhouse gases.
NOA cooperation for efficient and secure vertical communication at process automation production plants kicks off
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.
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.
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.
Corrosion resistant, non-ventilated units meet highest protection standards
For fast installation on standard mounting plates
Simple and accurate determination of molecular weights
Cocoa plays an important role in Brazilian agriculture. However, the fruit of the cacao tree (cocoa pods) is prone to fungal diseases. pest infestations are responsible for crop losses of up to 40 percent worldwide. In collaboration with the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), Brazil, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV are looking to establish new ways of using damaged cocoa pods as part of the Damaged Beans project.
New generation of grippers with greater robustness and more communication interfaces
Pumps in hygienic design for easy regular cleaning
For level, density and DP measurement without capillaries
Reliable and compact level monitoring with overflow and dry-running protection
Measurements from up to six sensors on one transmitter
How Raman process monitoring is providing a spectra of benefits across the biopharmaceutical industry. Dean Stuart, Product Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific
For use of infrared cameras under harsh environmental conditions
Plastic coupling elements for higher chemical resistance
Medical gas leak detection with acoustic imager in Mediclinic hospitals has improved safety levels and cut costs while enabling the company to meet sustainability goals.
Pharmaceutical powders form the basis for numerous antibiotics that are essential for comprehensive medical care. However, margins are low and production conditions are complex. This has led to a shift of manufacturing capacities to lower-cost markets. With this development in mind, how can supply bottlenecks be avoided? And what does it take to revive local production?
3D format parts for in-house printing in consistently high quality
Variable measuring ranges from -40 to +330 °C for capture and analysis of thermal images
High-precision measurement of liquid chromatograph flow rates
Inline measurements in real time directly in the system and without sampling
Association brings together plant operators, suppliers and service providers with the aim of fast and easy information exchange
The planned new building is a clear commitment to the Fulda location and to the further growth of the group of companies in the region.
Brewers will often attribute their success to passion, determination and innovation, but once a beer has been developed and branded, it’s all about consistency. Process monitoring therefore has a key role to play. In the following article Keijo Pyörälä from Vaisala will explain how in-line refractometers, located strategically at every stage of the brewing process, enable process optimization, save energy, reduce waste, lower costs and help deliver top quality beer.
Reliable 24/7 access to oil-free compressed air is essential in the food industry. Regardless of the application, all machines must be sanitary to avoid potential contamination
Precision for custody transfer and inventory control
CAN-based communication with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for mobile automation
Proof of concept for inexpensive chip-integrated optical infrared components
Low-wear positioning system for linear and rotary movements
Ethernet-APL for wide use in process control
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.
Developer of intrinsically safe mobile devices and solutions and SAP system integrator for mobile workforce management offer customers a complete package of service, software and mobile hardware offerings
Bühler and Vyncke form strategic partnership to offer low-carbon-emissions food plants
Strategic partnership for industrial use of low-CO2 technologies with focus on hydrogen production, heat pumps and power grid upgrade
For accurate and robust measurements in critical production and storage facilities
A rotary lobe, a multi screw and a progressing cavity pump – on a floating production and storage unit on the high seas, optimally solve a range of pumping tasks with displacement pumps from a single source.
Reliable and versatile pumps for general applications requiring gentle product treatment
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