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Safety is a paramount concern nowadays and in Oral Solid Dosage production the main challenge is the protection of operating staff. This is why containment solutions for OSD are primarily focused on safety
Shorter product cycles, a changing raw material base, more individualized customer demands – the process industry is facing a range of challenges. Modularization is one approach that helps move the process industry into the “4.0” age
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
Accontrol S7 programmable controller simulation software from Delta Logic played a key role in the development and implementation of a new SCADA system for the Mont Blanc Tunnel. Thanks to this software, it was possible to achieve a smooth transition to t
To ensure gas purity
PIDG started to be manufactured in 1943 and soon became the terminal of choice for aerospace manufacturers. It can now be found in many products where wires and cables are used including control cabinets, power supplies and transportation equipment
Car manufacturers are showing a high interest in additive manufacturing of metal parts in volume that they started conducting tests, setting up pilot production units and refining their strategy
PCN Europe met Marc Siemering, Senior Vice President – Industry, Energy & Logistics at Deutsche Messe AG, who explained how the digital transformation changed the industrial world and triggered the Industrie 4.0 revolution
The business models of industrial manufacturers are drastically changing and anticipating consumer demands is becoming crucial. Digitization and an advanced cooperation with other businesses along the supply chain are essential elements to make the change
Tailored to biogas applications, it can suit almost any flow measurement applications, thanks to the versatile design and customization
Honeywell has recently conducted a survey that demonstrates how industrial companies are not moving fast enough to adopt cyber security measures to protect their data and operations
Generate a flow rate of 420 m³/h
To manage oil field operation
Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, replaced the old pump units of its Wastewater Treatment Plant with two brand new 84” diameter enclosed Type C screw pumps from Lakeside
Visual inspection technology leading supplier Inspectahire selected Flir GFx320 for maintenance inspections and hydrocarbon detection jobs, in hydrocarbon production plants
eWON Cosy allows remote access
Among the special features of these positive displacement blowers, there are the new compact, space-saving design and up to 5% energy saving by means of an optimised intake filter silencer
Easy to integrate into existing production processes, in addition to preventing damage claims, magnets protect machines from seizure due to iron contamination. The magnet has been developed for applications such as those found in the sugar industry
Offering intrinsic safety and simple handling, the FieldConnex® Multi-Input Output (MIO) from Pepperl+Fuchs it’s a compact fieldbus component that allows to connect digital signals to the fieldbus via a single address
In this white paper ABB Consulting introduces the concept of 'watermelon' effect and presents the findings from analysis of feedback and data from senior process safety professionals
It features a unique combination of state-of-the-art industrial robots equipped with patented grippers which are designed for safe handling of bottles at very high speeds
The new open Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) Ethernet technology is well on its way to establish itself as fundamental technology for Industry 4.0 and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) networks
To keep ahead internationally, manufacturers have to achieve a high efficiency rate. Automation plays an important role here – but standardization can also be fundamental
In response to the rising cost pressure in the pharmaceutical industry, drug producers rather opt for extending the lifespan of trusted machinery and equipment modernization than new machinery purchases. Here are presented some problems that may occur
The proof-testing of safety instrumented systems in liquid level measurement applications has traditionally relied on workers in the field. However, new technology in modern smart devices is enabling this vital task to be performed remotely
A proper maintenance policy is pivotal in order to preserve the equipment and the productive potentiality of an industrial plant, reducing breakdowns and plant shutdown
By installing eWON Flexy VPN routers and using the Talk2M Internet-based remote access system, Packaging Automation Ltd is now able to offer real time visualization, production management and fault diagnosis tools
Thanks to the Digital Era, which is spreading over many industries, the modularization of process plants and the corresponding requirements for the automation systems need to be rearranged
The exceptional performance of such critical components thanks to high quality production and maintenance strategies, helping to optimize availability and minimize costs of a LDPE plant
The valve sector is exponentially gaining importance thanks to rising demands and the need of ensuring safe and accurate processes. In addition, measurement data is collected and exploited as the basis for the IoT industry concept
Engineering support for troubleshooting when failures occur in one of the integrally geared centrifugal compressor pinions
Cutting costly false alarms and increasing the reliability of DGA monitoring will be crucial to boosting asset performance
The debate around fossil fuels has never been more controversial than today (Business? Environment? New energy sources?) and nothing should be taken from granted
Malek Azizeh, Commercial Director at Fujairah Oil Terminal, will take floor on day one of the Tank World Expo 2016 Conference, casting a glance over the growing crude oil storage position in Fujairah as a strategic regional hub for products and crude
The popular trade show will take place at the AECC in Aberdeen on Wednesday 31st August and Thursday 1st September and will bring together many companies that supply products and services specific to the offshore sector
Operating at a frequency of 80 GHz, Vegapuls 64 sets new standards in radar level measurement technology for liquids. The high frequency sensor is especially suitable for application in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries with its hygienic design
Predictive maintenance is necessary to ensure safety and efficiency especially in hazardous areas. Mobile solutions provide a flexible and integrated wireless ecosystem for quick data exchange, communication & collaboration
The tunnel that connects an important National Grid cable from England to Wales is placed some 70m below ground
Lean principles can help companies transform the quality, productivity and flexibility of their operations
Infrared gas detection cameras used in chemical production processes need to visualize fugitive gas leaks easily and quickly to prevent dangerous and costly situations. Optical gas imaging technology is often a safe solution
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