NatureWorks’ new bioplastics plant in Thailand is set to produce 75,000 tons of Ingeo™ PLA biopolymer per year – integrated process from fermentation to polymerization enhances supply chain reliability
Adding remote control capabilities ultrasonic flowmeters
DUO PLAST and BASF cooperate to launch the world’s first stretch film approved for use in potentially explosive areas
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.
Variety of sizes for different size of applications and plants
Process moisture analyzer for biomethane injection stations
For long-term operation under harsh conditions
For safe and leakage-free decoupling for process connections and measuring devices
Methanol reformers convert easy-to-transport methanol into hydrogen. But conventional reformers still come with a number of drawbacks – catalyst attrition, to name but one example. An innovative methanol reformer for mobile applications from the Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM is able to overcome these challenges.
Yokogawa Electric Corporation revealed the results of its latest survey to gain further insights into the current and future state of industrial autonomy in process manufacturing. The survey highlights that the number of manufacturers moving forward with industrial autonomy is clearly increasing, and that there is a high awareness of the expected benefits on environmental sustainability.
Colás follows Seigo Kinugawa, who will return to Japan to head the Global Business Process and IT Innovation HQ.
Variable measuring ranges from -40 to +330 °C for capture and analysis of thermal images
Market access in the United Kingdom: Schmersal Group receives certificate for solenoid interlocks as transition period for British market ends 2022
Safe and secure temperature data management
Easy installation for use with pneumatic linear valves
For the safe production of hydrogen by electrolysis
Bringing color measurements from the lab to the process
High-precision measurement of liquid chromatograph flow rates
Suitable for the oil and gas industry and resistant to drilling mud
Inline measurements in real time directly in the system and without sampling
Food-compatible lubricants in all axes avoid potential contamination
IP69K protectioin and up to 100g shock resistance for rugged environments
PROFINET technology continues to see growing interest and acceptance in process automation. To cater to the high level of interest in and demand for an easy-to-understand introduction to digital communication in field automation and the digital transformation, PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) is offering an internationally oriented series of workshops on this topic.
Smooth and efficient handovers for greater information transparency for safer and more productive plants
How production security can be at risk if water treatment fails
Due to the current situation surrounding Covid, Deutsche Messe AG will stage the world’s leading trade show for industrial technology from 30 May to 2 June.
BenLink, a company owned by the Swiss technology group Bühler, announces its strategic partnership with Alfa Laval. With this partnership, Alfa Laval gets access to BenLink’s digital crowd platform and network of over 4,000 local and field technicians.
For submersible pumps in cryogenic applications
For continuous and autonomous mixture monitoring
Part-turn intelligent electric actuators have been installed in several gas pressure reducing stations in Belgium to provide reliable flow control without the release of undesirable greenhouse gas emissions.
IR detection to first-class SIL 2 high demand mode and SIL 3-capable IEC 61508 ed. 2 with a proof test interval of 8760 hours.
For commissioning, inspection and mobile maintenance tasks
Around three years ago, EBRO ARMATUREN worked closely with its customers to develop a butterfly valve adapted specifically to the requirements of the chemicals industry. A prototype has already been deployed in the food and beverage sector, including at Schneider Weisse. Besides the FDA compliance required with regard to food and pharmaceutical technology, resistance to chemically aggressive media...
IO-Link is enjoying increasing popularity, with demand for the communications standard growing rapidly, especially in the food & beverage industry. The fieldbus-independent technology for point-to-point communication is easy to use and provides a cost-effective way to digitalize industrial plants.
For the automation of different valve types in the chemical industry
Certified in line with the new testing standards
Available with heating jacket for smooth operation
Entry-level model for simpler automation applications based on the JUPITER platform.
Novozymes and Saipem enter agreement to create a more sustainable CO2 capture
Highly accurate device with SIL 2 certification
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