As an innovative technology leader, JUMO has been supplying high-quality measurement and automation technology for the food industry for decades. So it was an obvious idea to have our own anniversary beer created for the 75th anniversary in 2023. In the brewing process, all relevant JUMO products that are supplied to the brewing industry were to be combined in one application. The choice therefore fell on an in-house, modern, and highly efficient brewery plant.
The world is facing a fundamental change to its entire energy supply. All current methods of generating energy are under scrutiny. Nuclear energy has fallen into disrepute for a number of reasons. Meanwhile, hydropower has its own limitations in terms of scope, one of which is its immense impact on the landscape and the associated consequences for flora and fauna. Biomass is another option, but it competes with food production and is also a limited resource. Author: Wolfgang Weber, Pepperl+Fuchs
PCN Europe interviewed Rob Watkinson, Customer Support Manager at Resolve Optics about the design for optics able to withstand the high levels of radiation found in and around nuclear plants.
The distribution logistics in food retail are changing: To overcome the challenges posed by online retail, more and more retailers are using micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs), meaning that orders are picked in proximity to the customer. The sensor technology needed for the order picking must meet certain requirements. Leuze offers tailored solutions for this application.
The innovative data science tool, MELSOFT MaiLab (Mitsubishi Electric AI Laboratory) helps companies drive productivity improvements on manufacturing lines. The new solution offers an intuitive, operator-centric platform that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to automatically optimise operations while maximising equipment monitoring, visibility and diagnostics.
Two-stage compressors deliver oil-free compressed air at low life cycle costs
Whereas in the past only one category of product was usually run on aseptic lines, bottlers of sensitive beverages now face an ever-growing demand for flexibility. Beverage producers who process both aseptically filled beverages and juice and carbonated soft drinks need to use 38-millimeter bottle necks for the former and containers with 28-millimeter openings for the latter. If the bottle neck is to be changed on a PET line, however, to date a comparatively large amount of effort was required to convert the stretch blow molder in particular.
Combination of plastic and stainless steel results in FDA-compliant linear guide
ATEX-certified flow monitors for zones 2 and 22
Sensor system for accurate measurements of liquids
For simplified configuration and robust performance
New generation of grippers with greater robustness and more communication interfaces
Additive Manufacturing helps in creation of bespoke designs in the OEM sector
Fluke Process Instruments will present its acoustic and thermal imagers at Maintenance NEXT alongside Avular at Hall 2, Booth 106 from April 18 to 20.
One year of stable operation demonstrates this next-generation control technology can decrease environmental impact, achieve stable quality, and transform operations
Felix Kleinert will leave the pump manufacturer after 24 years on June 30, Andreas Denker will take over position as CEO after transition phase.
Level sensor compliant with IEC 62443-4-2
Industry leaders DSM Engineering Materials (DEM) and LANXESS High Performance Materials (HPM) join forces
Industry pilot project with digital pressure transmitters
Vacuum automation specialist’s acquision strengthens global footprint
AI-based early detection of abnormalities to increase maintenance efficiency for GC8000 process gas chromatograph
Pumps in hygienic design for easy regular cleaning
New IIoT compatible radar sensor for cloud platform brings new opportunities for remote monitoring
At the upcoming Hannover Messe, running from 17 to 21 April, some 500 companies will be presenting their solutions for hydrogen production, transport, storage and consumption.
NKE bearings have been installed in more than 4,000 wind turbines across Europe, the USA and China, equivalent to more than 10,000 MW of installed power.
Highly accurate switch with EHEDG and 3-A certification
Up to five control elements in different enclosure versions
Focus on air purity and efficiency
Permanent monitoring of temperature, vibration and seal condition
For micrometer-precise distance measurement – even in the harshest environments
Available probes for temperature, humidity and other measurands
Lightweight and versatile device with high accuracy
Highly Secure and Efficient Remote Monitoring
SISTO Armaturen S.A., a member of the KSB Group, inaugurated a newly built technology centre in Echternach, Luxembourg, on 27 February 2023.
Maintenance-free unit for hygienic valves
For non-contact measurement in a temperature range from 300 °C to 3000 °C
New plug-ins support efficient and flexible safety controller programming
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.
The basis for the CIP cleaning process is an optimized interaction of the factors mechanics, time and chemistry. Cleaning agents and rinsing solutions are applied to the surfaces of the plant components via a spray head integrated into the equipment. The movement of the spray head ensures that the cleaning solutions completely wet all surfaces and thus clean them.
Ammonia could play a decisive role in the transition from fossil fuels to climate-friendly alternatives if produced from green hydrogen. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM are developing ammonia-based systems for a mobile, decentralized energy supply in the infrastructure, transportation and industry sectors.
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