Franck Roussillon, BU ACT EU Product Manager Actuators, Parker Hannifin explains how to make the right choice in different environments
The international Red Dot Award for design competition went to Bosch filling and closing machine AFG500, after the assessment of an independent jury of experts. Among the new features of the machine there is the aseptic changeover of product-handling part
Titan Enterprises signed an agreement with RS Components to expand the offering of the Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter, Process Atrato ultrasonic flowmeter and Pulsite Solo flow indicator, by the integration of its portfolio in RS product catalogue
The Surface Acoustic Wave technology in use is based on the wave propagation forms similar to seismic waves, that is ideal to solve many of the issues associated with some high-end flowmeters
The conveying process FLUIDLIFT ecoblue helps to prevent the formation of abrasion and deposits of dust within the installation. This translates into increased production volumes and energy efficiency
To maximize analytical performance of Inductively Coupled Plasma techniques
Nanotron Technologies will be exhibiting at Geo IoT World 2018 its swarm bee location awareness modules which combine accurate UWB and long-range Chirp radio technologies in a single application
Shorter product cycles, a changing raw material base, more individualized customer demands – the process industry is facing a range of challenges. Modularization is one approach that helps move the process industry into the “4.0” age
In this rapidly changing industrial scenario, ACHEMA represents the most important litmus test for many sectors, from Chemical to Biotechnology. PCN Europe interviewed Dr. Thomas Scheuring to get the details of this revolution
Transport robotics concept for the security area at Oslo Airport-Gebr. Heinemann requires an automated transport solution and relies on EK Automation for replenishment of products at duty free shop
To detect the operating behaviour of the machine
Three focal topics at ACHEMA bring “Flexible Production”, “Chemical and pharma logistics” and “Biotech for Chemistry” to the forefront
With a twenty years’ experience in microplate design, manufacture and marketing across North America, Bob Brino is the new OEM Business Development Manager for microplate and sample prep product
For pharmaceutical product formulation
Available both as an off-line or in-line unit
Conventional automation converges with IT to create new business models. This trend will be in the spotlight of Hannover Messe in its IAMD and Digital Factory halls
In its UK optical assembly facility, Resolve optics introduced an automated modulation transfer function, a distortion test centre, and a precision lens system centring station
A study conducted by Deutsche Messe with Roland Berger and VDMA revealed why mechanical and plant engineering encountered issues to enter into platform economy and position themselves for the IIoT
The turnaround carried out by the oil and gas company OMV in its Schwechat (Austria) refinery implied security measures to be observed. Thanks to Hima safety planning and controllers, OMV was able to start up production again on schedule
The advanced Multiflow Field Flow Fractionation system for separation of proteins, macromolecules and nanoparticles, engineered by Postnova Analytics, was used by the inorganic analysis team within LGC UK to characterize nanomaterials
The co-packing producer expert in the beverage manufacturing industry decided to implement EtQ Reliance™ Quality Management System to effectively manage and track food safety records
Enable full control of the motor speed
The Motion Control Industry Awards will once again bring together the entire motion control industry in a celebration of business and professional excellence
For precision feeding, transport and positioning
Designed for optimal compatibility
Non-contact measuring devices ideal for tests rig uses
Taking place together with Hannover Messe, from 23 to 27 April 2018, CeMAT 2018 keynote theme will be "Connected Supply Chain Solutions". The aim is to drive forward the digital intralogistics industry worldwide
Great figures for the Bühler Group in 2017: With an order intake increased by 10% to CHF 2.8 billion, the company positions itself as a provider of integrated process solutions for sustainable mobility and healthy food
Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) is on course to deliver its latest interactive exhibition, Idea #59, which will inspire the next generation of innovators, engineers and scientists by exploring AI, Big Data, Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing and IoT
The new catalyst office opened in Qingdao, Shandong Province, that presents the highest number of refineries, will foster China’s industrial transformation through tailor-made and sustainable catalyst technologies
For analytical instrumentation
For use in offshore, marine and navy ventilation system
The German pump manufacturer Netzsch Pumpen & Systeme employed Contitech belt drive to increase the efficiency of its rotary lobe pump and reduce maintenance in sensitive applications, like Food & Beverage
The Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT led the EU research project “ambliFibre” focusing on the manufacturing of special pipes and pressure vessels able to withstand the extreme conditions for oil and gas transport in ultra deepwater
eWON Cosy allows remote access
Offers a user-friendly way to represent the pressure measurement at the bottom of a tank as the quantity of remaining liquid
Alfa Laval TJ40G rotary tank cleaning machine uses a high-impact jet stream to effectively clean tough tank residues and minimize the risk of product contamination
The model ST102A Flow Meter and the new MT100 Series Flow Meters from Fluid Components International (FCI) provide two to eight non-clogging, no moving parts sensing points that ensure superior accuracy repeatability and reliable operation
For boosting pumping station, Mitsubishi Electric released MAPS SCADA, an upgraded software implemented in Samara, Russia, for water treatment and water supply system
The simplest version offers high resolution and reproducibility for both measuring ranges (-1…30 bar and 0…300 bar), together with accuracy of 0.5 %FS and an integrated min/max memory
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