Inductive heating is rapidly gaining importance in food processing and food-related packaging systems. The technology enables reproducible temperatures and short response times while meeting high hygiene standards. Kendrion consistently applies this proven principle to food and packaging machinery: with scalable systems for inductive heating and industrial surface heating. They generate heat exactly where it is needed: during transport, in the heating plate, in the container, or in the roller. Energy consumption is up to 50 percent lower than with gas or oil heaters.
Ethernet-APL Switch for Safe Field Integration
Extended functionalities for stable plant operations and improved maintenance 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.
smartLink HW-PN V1.04 adds AMS & ABB FIM support
Diaphragm metering pumps in robust design ensure reliable treatment processes for a safe resource
Field tests with end-users in the process industry show positive results in test installations
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.
Functionally safe, reliable performance in the toughest industrial environments
Digital Interfaces for Efficient Process Automation with Pyrometers or Infrared Cameras
Reliable measurements of strongly fluctuating levels
Accurate energy consumption data is essential for companies aiming to achieve climate-neutral production. To support this goal, a consortium of organizations has recently published a groundbreaking specification for interoperable and efficient energy management in industrial and process automation.
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.
NOA cooperation for efficient and secure vertical communication at process automation production plants kicks off
As part of a retrofit at Stockholm’s largest combined heat and power plant, Kraftvärmeverk 1, 241 AUMA electric actuators have been installed . The modern actuators with Profinet communications now ensure the smooth generation of electricity and heat from renewable fuels.
Standardized Plug System for PROFINET over SPE
Affordable connectivity for large distances of up to 1.000 m in large plants
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.
PROFINET Certification for Virtual Controller and Device Instances
Compatible with EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and PROFINET protocols
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
16-Port Ethernet-Advanced Physical Layer Field Switch with optional PROFIBUS PA proxy for use in Zone 2
Ethernet APL is a game changer for networking at field level – especially for the process industry. It offers consistent networking with a single protocol, high speeds for cable lengths of up to 1000 metres and intrinsic safety for areas at risk of explosion.
In December 2023, KROHNE made Ethernet-APL demo devices available to selected customers. This step marks an important milestone in the company's own Ethernet APL development project for various sensor types.
Provision of a complete certification test for PROFINET over APL devices
Multifunctional modular indicator series with high degree of interface connectivity
First Step of Implementation for PROFINET Security Classes
Reduced complexity and installation effort with a single-cable solution for both power and data transmission
New version with high-performance error diagnosis
New generation of grippers with greater robustness and more communication interfaces
New IIoT compatible radar sensor for cloud platform brings new opportunities for remote monitoring
The promise of a network in the field of process plants with Ethernet-APL as enabling technology causes users to develop high expectations. This article provides insights into how to adopt the technology and the first steps that they should be taking in order to ensure success in practice.
Redundant Connection to PROFINET for highest availability
Measurements from up to six sensors on one transmitter
Extended functionalities for modular systems based on MTP standard
Data exchange with 10Mbits/s in hazardous areas
Digital platform for intelligent valve management
Energy-saving motor/inverter solutions for new installations and retrofitting
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