Fast and reliable measurement over wide temperature ranges
UL certificates confirm the EtherCAT Technology Group’s assessment and demonstrate that EtherCAT meets IEC 62443 / CRA requirements for Security Level 2 without modifications
Sometimes, digitalization is really straightforward. For example, retrofitting existing water treatment plants to enable transfer of measurement and sensor data to the cloud is now as simple as plugging in an expansion card.
Intelligent pump features for flow, pressure , vacuum control and dosing
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.
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.
The LAPP Exploration Center (LEC) has been officially certified as a PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) Competence Center. The certificate was presented by the chairman of the PROFINET organisation at this year's SPS trade fair in Nuremberg.
Intrinsically safe copper-based Ethernet to ATEX Zone 1
Intrinsically safe tablets and smartphones serve as digital and networked hubs for connected workers in the process industry
Elimination of measurement blind spots with safe and easy-to-install solution
The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) will mark its 25th anniversary at SPS 2025 in Nuremberg from 25th-27th November. Visitors are invited to live demonstrations on CLPA’s key technology, CC-Link IE TSN and more
Precision and accuracy are essential for liquid dosing applications to ensure quality and safety. While these factors are vital at the micro level, macro scale applications, involving litres of product, can also make significant efficiency gains by optimising dosing control. To achieve this, selecting the right valve and measurement technology is vital, with the right level of automation.
Accelerated PLC integration without need for programming
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.
The largest oil producer in the Caribbean used Cogent DataHubTM software in a recent project to modernize their SCADA systems and integrate new IoT-enabled well-monitoring devices
Digital Interfaces for Efficient Process Automation with Pyrometers or Infrared Cameras
Variable speed motor platform to upgrade inefficient direct online induction motors
Rated IP67 For washdown environments and IE3 energy efficiency
Reliable measurements of strongly fluctuating levels
Softing has acquired 100% of the shares of Delta Logic effective April 11, 2025. With this acquisition, Softing Industrial strengthens its position as provider of communication solutions for industrial automation and expands its portfolio with powerful products for PC-to-PLC communication.
The evaluation of the installed base and its further use is a key decision point in modernization projects. At the same time, Ethernet-based, state-of-the-art field device technology should often be used. For the first time, a product study by Pepperl+Fuchs presented a solution for field devices modern Profinet over Ethernet-APL and those with Foundation Fieldbus H1 (FF-H1) interface at Hannover Messe 2025.
Affordable connectivity for large distances of up to 1.000 m in large plants
Integrated drift detection for highest process reliability
First Data Acquisition and Handling System passes the new international emissions monitoring standard test EN 17255
A hydrogen-fuelled kiln test rig is helping brick and ceramics manufacturers to support the energy transition. In a first for the UK, a kiln and furnace manufacturer has partnered with flow control specialist Bürkert to manage the precise and reliable control of hydrogen. The result for end users is increased production quality and confidence in the transition to hydrogen, enabling a more sustainable process.
Comprehensive support for over 100 hardware and software protocols in industrial and building automation
PROFINET Certification for Virtual Controller and Device Instances
Compatible with EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and PROFINET protocols
LoRaWan sensor for integration into IIoT systems
Process industries, with a focus on Chemicals plants, are currently experiencing an evolution. Plant operators are grappling with a market that is shifting towards shorter product lifecycles, regularly changing feedstocks, an overall more precise yet rapid approach to production and narrowing profit margins.
Ethernet-APL extends connectivity all the way to process automation field devices. This is achieved with 2-wire cabling via Ethernet-APL switches at data transfer rates of 10 MB/s. Transmissions are intrinsically safe and therefore possible into Ex zones as well. This paves the way for the straightforward collection of large volumes of field data, which facilitates plant optimization as well as the development of new business models in process engineering. Yet physical transmission is only part of the story.
3-phase terminals to create an integrated energy management solution
Thanks to consistent development and industrial cooperations it offers solutions for broad markets
Integration of Ethernet connection allows increased measurement efficiency
16-Port Ethernet-Advanced Physical Layer Field Switch with optional PROFIBUS PA proxy for use in Zone 2
Absolute sterility, optimised processes and lower operating costs – the food industry is challenged to align its production procedures amid these conflicting interests. The measurement technology employed to check individual process parameters plays a decisive role here. WIKA has now opened up a new chapter in pressure instrumentation: an in-line process transmitter with a “dry” measuring cell takes monitoring of this variable in sterile applications to a higher level.
Precise and fast movements for a versatile range of applications
Minimising downtimes with predictive maintenance
Monitoring Control Cabinet Climate with expanded functions for a wider application field
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