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On its way to becoming a global specialist for complex fluid management, NETZSCH Pumps & Systems has been working on a central plant at its location in Waldkraiburg for some time. The first employees have now been able to move into their offices.
The BEUMER Group has completely redesigned and overhauled its paletpac range of robust palletizers. The modular machines now have identical or similar components and modules and – wherever possible – are based on the same design. The total number of components has been reduced and faster deliveries are possible. If replacement parts are later needed, this will also go faster.
Endress+Hauser once again scored 76 out of a possible 100 points in the EcoVadis sustainability audit. The Group was thus able to maintain its top position from last year and continues to rank among the top percent of comparable companies.
Connectivity of plant processes will enable sustainable water and energy usage and drive effective digitalization in breweries
The decarbonization of energy systems has seen greater interest in the production, distribution and use of hydrogen. To ensure it can become a viable business, custody transfer for hydrogen is essential and this is now being made possible using the latest generation of measurement technologies, as Ricardo Mendes, Global Product Line Manager, ABB explains.
Rugged and compact stainless-steel housings with ATEX approvals
Introduction of new category of collaborative robot arm
Users in process automation have the most to gain from insight through data from sensors and actuators. This is where the advanced physical layer for Ethernet, short Ethernet-APL comes in, the data highway to the field of process plants. Many questions must be answered when deploying Ethernet-APL for the first time. This article discusses topologies for Ethernet-APL that can be realized with currently available infrastructure components.
The Endress+Hauser Group will soon be managing its worldwide logistics network from a single operations center in Ireland. A team of specialists is tasked with managing the day-to-day operation and enabling the smooth and sustainable movement of goods.
For long-term operation under harsh conditions
Food-compatible lubricants in all axes avoid potential contamination
Smooth and efficient handovers for greater information transparency for safer and more productive plants
Reliable Measurement of Methane with Different Sensor Elements
Keeping a critical infrastructure running – The challenge of covering the last mile to service an oil rig
Fixed robots reduce workforce requirements by 20% in a business area with fluctuating production levels.
The southern Baden high-tech company SICK was founded by Dr. Erwin Sick in September 1946. 75 years of pioneering performance for the benefit of humanity and the environment gave reason to celebrate. this year: Invited guests and companions of the company from the worlds of politics, business and science celebrated the past 75 years with the founding Sick family and the Executive Board – and looked into SICK’s future – during an official ceremony at the company’s Headquarters in Waldkirch.
Reliable leak location for minimization of emissions
Verification System for label compliance and quality monitoring
Flexible unit with integrated image processing and AI
Royal HaskoningDHV and Mitsubishi Electric provide integrated solutions for digitally connected water utilities
Proof of concept for inexpensive chip-integrated optical infrared components
For repetitive inspection tasks in harsh and potentially dangerous areas
Software increases ease-of-use for operators and safety of storage tanks for liquefied gas
Intelligent service planning tool for assessment of operational fitness
Autumn is the right time for the annual flu vaccination – at least in the northern hemisphere. South of the Equator, populations are vaccinated in the spring. Twice a year, pharmaceutical manufacturers need to produce millions of vaccine doses in a short time to meet demand for the protective drugs. An internationally active supplier relies on Schubert-Pharma to package its syringes containing the vaccine.
Reliable and ruggedized Ethernet-APL brings networking to the field of process plants.
Vision can be deployed in a number of different ways on a food processing line to tell if food is safe to eat and meets the quality standards demanded by retailers. Now the kind of hyperspectral technology that NASA has used to study planets and plant life is being applied to the food that ends up on household plates.
German Minister Anja Karliczek hands over notice of 75 million euros funding for second phase with focus on extension to other industries and making the technology market-ready
Smart universal marshalling can minimise costly downtime, simplify operations and deliver better TCO, says Roger Highton, MTL Product Line Manager, Eaton.
Acquisition of Italian software provider complements Emerson’s portfolio and helps customers in discrete and hybrid end markets
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.
The compact device detects 1D, 2D and stacked codes for identification, inspection or content monitoring
Precision weighing and quality control inspection technology is an important element in any processing operation. Reducing giveaway and ensuring food safety both remain significant contributors to profitability.
The one of the biggest challenges in digitalization is the transformation of existing plants and processes. A WIKA project northern Germany proves that mechanical measuring instruments can also be integrated into the digital world.
If a packaging or processing line is no longer running at full capacity, a brief consultation with the general practitioner isn’t enough. What food and pharmaceutical producers need to keep their lines going at high output and product quality.
Arno Reich, Senior Vice President of Hannover Messe at Deutsche Messe, gives an overview of this year’s Hannover Messe. It provides a neutral platform where industrial companies and leaders can find mutual solutions for today's challenges.
Piab’s broad portfolio of lifting and moving solutions ensures that powders and granules provided or packaged in bags can be handled automatically. With piSMART options included direct measuring, documenting and controlling is possible for all bag sizes
Dimitrios Charisiadis responsible for three areas from 2020
With remote access for flexible software configuration and set-up
Fulfilling customer needs in pharmaceutical processing and beyond
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