“Size changeover” is not necessarily a term that immediately makes people stop and pay attention in the pharmaceutical industry. However, considering the challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing, which are characterized by cost and competitive pressure as well as strict regulations, intelligent size changeover means competitive advantages in terms of efficiency, product quality and process reliability.
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.
Industrial scanners deliver real-time thermal imaging at scan speeds up to 300 Hz
Confirming the safety, efficacy and quality of medications is paramount in the pharmaceutical sector, which requires robust data governance strategies. In the world of Pharma 4.0, these need to accommodate an ever-increasing volume of data. Technologies that incorporate gigabit Ethernet and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) are exactly what is needed. Author: John Browett, General Manager at CLPA Europe
Safe and precise delivery of ammonia solution into static mixers
Ultrasonic sensor with IO-Link for bulk materials and liquids
Reliable and ruggedized Ethernet-APL brings networking to the field of process plants.
Today’s Industrial Ethernet connects any standard ethernet-based protocols. It flexibly integrates devices based on open and vendor-specific (safety) protocols.
BASF is convinced of Ethernet-APL technology: it offers powerful and consistent digital communication in process automation from sensors to control levels. We talked to Andreas Ziegler, Automation Manager at BASF SE, about advantages and challenges.
Developer of intrinsically safe mobile devices and solutions and SAP system integrator for mobile workforce management offer customers a complete package of service, software and mobile hardware offerings
Replacement for hydraulic cylinders and long hydraulic pipe installations
"All-in-one" process for feed and fertiliser production
Efficient and economic separation of hydrogen and natural gas with membrane technology
Wide flow range 0.005..150 l/min with integrated temperature measurement
For higher operational reliability with less maintenance effort
Hygienic measurement without media contacting sensor elements
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
Global data volumes are growing exponentially as a result of digitization. More and more industrial processes are being monitored, analyzed, and automated using sensors. The new JUMO Cloud and the JUMO smartWARE SCADA make an important contribution to the development of the intelligent factory of the future.
The increasing variety and complexity of parenteral drugs calls for new dimensions in quality assurance. Fully automated inspection technology with a combination of visual inspection and container closure integrity testing (CCIT) offers the highest product and hence patient safety. Pharmaceutical manufacturer CDM Lavoisier decided to change their inspection processes for no less than 30 products in four different packaging formats. They are now all inspected on the new AIM 3000 from Syntegon.
The current Microsoft Windows® 10 operating system is widely used in the automation industry. PCs and thin clients with Windows can be found in scores of today’s industrial applications. Windows 10, which was released in 2015, is available in several editions and has been continuously expanded with new features and security updates over the years.
Prediction of the range of chemicals avoids production downtimes
Monitoring and additional control functionality for any 4…20mA/HART field device
New modular platform offers high accuracy and stability at a low price
As the importance of reducing CO2 emissions continues to increase, companies are developing new technologies that will enable this on an industrial scale. In the case of C-Capture, perfecting the carbon capture process requires precise solvent control.
3-D event gives you new perspective on automation
Adjustable from 0.5 to 45 bar in brass or stainless steel
Intelligent feed silos on the farm, communicative waste containers in the city and mobile containers that “communicate” how full they are: The use of smart radar sensors VEGAPULS Air helps to optimise supply processes and save resources.
SAMSON and InfraServ Wiesbaden Join Forces to Develop Digital Information System for Biological Water Treatment Plant in Industrial Park
Static Digital Twin Functionality for mechanical components
For easy direct connection in Ex zones 0/20
FDA-compliant polymer powder with longer service life ensures wear-resistant sheet metal
Simple mounting with a high degree of reliability
Brownfield digitalization in line with Namur Open Architecture (NOA)
For use in a wide range of applications with low flow rates
Dr Mirko Lehmann is taking on new responsibilities within the Endress+Hauser Group. He will become managing director of the product center for flow measurement technology, based in Reinach, Switzerland, on 1 April 2021.
2 channel switch supports the JUMO NESOS series and all other proximity sensors in accordance with the NAMUR standard
Precise dosing for a great variety of substances in FSIP Design
Controller-independent access to new and existing PROFIBUS DP networks
For demanding applications in the automation and process industries
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