The world is going digital - this applies to our private lives as well as to large parts of our work. In the process industries, the focus is often on end-to-end digital engineering, the analysis of big data, or the utilization of legacy data. But in what way can digitalization change daily work routines and increase work efficiency? A practical example is provided by the specialty chemicals company Lanxess, which has abandoned the classic clipboard, thus demonstrating very clearly what digitalization actually means and what benefits it offers.
We interviewed Andreas Hennecke, Pepperl+Fuchs Product Marketing Manager and Ambassador for Ethernet-APL about the development and possibilities of Ethernet-APL for the process industry.
Process plants are often very extensive. Many of the plant components are interlinked and their functions coordinated. People who work in this area of plant construction know that there is generally less effort and expense involved in building a new plant, rather than adapting the existing one to meet new requirements. Despite the numerous challenges – and the restrictions imposed by the Corona pandemic and its consequences – the new and renovated production reactors went into operation again right on schedule.
An industrial chemical mixer's high torque start-up was causing problems for a Mexican manufacturer of specialist automotive cleaning products. They turned to new Variable Frequency Drive technology to resolve the problem.
Commissioning via HART, wireless with Bluetooth or Level app
Easier integration with new nominal sizes and higher flexibility in valve positioning
8% increased machine speed and boosted machine efficiency to 91% after upgrading from a PLC system to a motion control solution. These are the impressing numbers the liquid filling sachet and tube packaging solutions provider Unette presents after integration of Trio Motion Technology’s complete machine control package including controller, servo drives and motors, to improve its overall productivity.
ATEX certified actuators for use under harsh environmental conditions
Easy to handle for use in a wide range of basic applications
Temperature measurement from -40 °C to 2300 °C for use in hazardous environments
Gerhard Schubert GmbH strengthens its pioneering role in packaging technology during the 2020 pandemic year
Compact level transmitter with IO-Link connectivity especially designed for food & beverage applications
System detects potential incidents through machine learning
Ethernet connectivity for increased flexibility and simplicity in flow measurement
Ethernet-APL for wide use in process control
Advanced system for bearing condition monitoring
First-time demonstration of novel production technology co-developed by OMV and BASF for highest isobutene quality and maximum energy efficiency
The Endress+Hauser Open Integration partner program unites 13 manufacturers that want to ensure the streamlined interaction of their complementing products
Robust sensor for measurements in small to medium-sized tanks
Agreement to advance digital twin modeling and simulation technology across energy and process industries
Restrictions relating to the pandemic are currently affecting all economic sectors and no one knows how long this will last. But one thing is certain: production processes must continue or restart, and interrupted new projects must be resumed as soon as possible.
Higher safety levels and easier operation following the NAMUR roadmap
Color-coded sensor series for different application areas
The compact device detects 1D, 2D and stacked codes for identification, inspection or content monitoring
Safety block modules control safety applications directly from the field and thus simplify modular machinery
Secure wireless communication with devices using smartphone or tablet
Endress+Hauser has launched Visual Support to assist maintenance personnel remotely
For a recent client, manufacturer of special cosmetics, Lindor's unique gentle-touch technology proves to be a perfect solution for mixing.
High-performance for fast and precise positioning
The highly accurate measurement of various products with specific characteristics, often under harsh conditions, is an enormous challenge for process instrumentation – while meeting the requirements of safety-related approvals.
From a kiln cooling system to silos: the safe and economical transportation of hot materials like clinker is crucial in cement plants. The material can have extremely high temperatures of 500 to 800 degrees Celsius.
Control and management of large unit numbers with open fieldbus standards
Water injection pump brought back to life to maintain productivity after seven years lying dormant
Stainless steel addition to the robust fluid portfolio
For operation on long loop lengths up to 20 km without external repeaters
Modular filter cleaning system for best results with smallest effort
Three outstanding companies nominated for world’s leading industrial technology prize
ABB’s Neil Shah discusses key issues faced by users of device management tools and how Field Device Integration helps address them.
Connecting people, plants, assets and systems is a central key to added value in the process industry. With mobile, explosion-proof solutions from ecom, IIoT-data can be used to manage important assets efficiently, proactively plan maintenance activities and increase plant uptime at minimum cost
Available for duct and wall mount and with remote sensor
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