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Cocoa plays an important role in Brazilian agriculture. However, the fruit of the cacao tree (cocoa pods) is prone to fungal diseases. pest infestations are responsible for crop losses of up to 40 percent worldwide. In collaboration with the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), Brazil, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV are looking to establish new ways of using damaged cocoa pods as part of the Damaged Beans project.
Two decades of innovation in infrared: Since 2003, Berlin-based Optris GmbH has been taking care of accurate, reliable and non-contact temperature measurement in many different industries and research.
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 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.
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.
Sensor system for accurate measurements of liquids
One year of stable operation demonstrates this next-generation control technology can decrease environmental impact, achieve stable quality, and transform operations
AI-based early detection of abnormalities to increase maintenance efficiency for GC8000 process gas chromatograph
Pumps in hygienic design for easy regular cleaning
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.
Up to five control elements in different enclosure versions
Permanent monitoring of temperature, vibration and seal condition
For micrometer-precise distance measurement – even in the harshest environments
Highly Secure and Efficient Remote Monitoring
Maintenance-free unit for hygienic valves
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.
We spoke with Hubertus von Monschaw, Global Director HANNOVER MESSE at Deutsche Messe AG about HANNOVER MESSE 2023 in a challenging environment
Rainer Waltersbacher, former CEO of sensor company Vega, leads OndoSense together with co-founder Mathias Klenner.
Series in hygienic design with IP69 degree of protection
New file read functionality in software suite for OPC communication and cloud connectivity
The list of challenges facing industry is long, in Europe and all over the world: climate change, energy shortages, disrupted supply chains and a shortage of skilled labor.
In the past fiscal year, the German machine and plant manufacturer ystral continued to grow strongly and achieved a new record order intake with a volume of 52.2 million euros (+13%).
Continuing membership growth reflects the strong market adoption of OPC Unified Architecture
US-based pioneer in digitalizing the monitoring of polymerization reaction processes now part of the Yokogawa group
Oliver Klaeffling set to become managing director to follow Ulrich Kraus as MD
Secondary packaging for pharmaceutical products is subject to stringent product protection and labelling requirements. A consistently high-quality, reliable, safe and controlled packaging is therefore absolutely essential in the pharmaceutical sector.
Detection of air leaks in a bandwidth from 2 – 65 kHz
CEO Heribert Rohrbeck retired end of 2022 – successor confirmed
Chemical dosing based on reliable real-time data in Finish pilot plant
Sensor self-assessment and data logging functions for Oxygen Analyzer that significantly reduce operating costs
KROHNE achieves IEC 62443 certification
Ensuring a high level of safety in the food and beverage industry
Schubert UK celebrates its 20th anniversary
Condition monitoring sensors with approvals for use in hazardous locations
On its way to becoming a global specialist for complex fluid management, NETZSCH Pumps & Systems has been working on a central plant at its location in Waldkraiburg for some time. The first employees have now been able to move into their offices.
Precise gas mixtures even at high flow
Growing demand of DTM support for level measurement devices was major factor to become members
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