Webinar on the challenges of level measurements in processing plants on June 20
Margo is a new open standard initiative for interoperability that will address key roadblocks to digital transformation. The initiative is hosted by the Linux Foundation and driven by a founding group of industrial automation solution providers, including ABB Process Automation and ABB Machine Automation (B&R)
For fluid control applications in sectors such as pharmaceuticals as well as food & beverage production, manufacturers can increase productivity and reduce costs while helping to meet their sustainability objectives by integrating improved control valves. Hydroformed valve bodies for diaphragm valves achieve high strength and light weight. This makes hydroformed valve bodies far more energy efficient compared to forged or cast designs, and the manufacturing process is inherently more sustainable too.
Joint development and construction of electric steam cracking furnaces at BASF’s Verbund site in Ludwigshafen. The technology has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by at least 90% compared to conventional steam crackers.
Growth in incoming orders, sales, profit and employment reported for 2023 by Matthias Altendorf and Luc Schultheiss
3D-printed containment shroud avoids disadvantages in operation
New family members in versatile rugged tablet series
PCN Europe spoke to Mark Pontin, Managing Director of Resolve Optics about the challenges for lenses in optical material inspection and sorting applications.
Ethernet APL is a game changer for networking at field level – especially for the process industry. It offers consistent networking with a single protocol, high speeds for cable lengths of up to 1000 metres and intrinsic safety for areas at risk of explosion.
Digital Plant Asset Management is a topic that often comes up in discussions about process engineering facilities. Today, while intelligent field devices might be the standard, system owners have yet to exploit their full potential. To provide the connectivity needed, Softing offers the right solutions with the smartLink product family.
For easier access to diagnostic data of sensors
Today, the majority of consumer goods and everyday items are made from petroleum-based plastics. In Germany alone, around six million tonnes of plastic waste is generated every year. About half of this is mechanically recycled into new materials; the rest is used for energy recovery. The incineration of this waste results in the release of CO2, a greenhouse gas. It is therefore important to keep more plastics in the material cycle for climate and environmental reasons. Eight Fraunhofer Institutes are developing new ideas and processes to significantly improve the mechanical recycling rate of plastics as part of the Waste4Future flagship project.
In the keynote at Emerson Exchange 2024 in Düsseldorf, Emersons’s Chief Sustainability Officer Mike Train and Chief Technology Officer Peter Zornio spoke about different aspects of their company's and customer's sustainability journey
New Emerson Software solution provides a sandbox to deploy and run applications with easy, secure, contextualized data access
The multitude of challenges for all industrial sectors requires new thinking from companies to remain successful
Optimization of offshore wind turbines and onshore facilities for Japan’s largest wind farm
Jens Torkel and Linbin Zeng appointed new Managing Directors of the Romaco Group
Water management is an increasingly important and challenging issue, particularly in light of concerns such as water scarcity. Greater value is thus being placed on disinfection processes. To protect against bacteria, viruses and other harmful organisms, drinking water requires disinfection and hygiene measures. This also applies to the environment in order that lakes and water-based activities can be enjoyed without hesitation. Disinfection processes play a large role in industrial processes as well. In the beverage industry, drinking water flows directly into the products, while surface waters are frequently used as a coolant in other segments such as energy generation.
Supporting sustainability goals with zero ozone depleting potential
Highly efficient cleaning device for safe processes and higher production uptime
Adjustable speed options for modulating and part-turn actuators
For accurate, low maintenance measurement online water analysis system
Provision of a complete certification test for PROFINET over APL devices
For 5G Adoption in Existing Industrial Networks
New range of tools for maintenance duties included in customer care plans
At SPS – Smart Production Solutions 2023, the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) announced new products and services for the development of safety devices with CC-Link IE TSN connectivity. This addition to the existing offering, supported by CLPA members Mitsubishi Electric and Neuron Automation, will help drive the implementation of highly effective, convergent industrial automation applications for functional safety.
Simplified collaborative engineering for automation projects
Modular surge protection and fault status monitoring system allows replacement withour rewiring
Leak Detection Sensor Certified for Multiple HVAC Refrigerants
German sensor company SICK and Swiss measurement and automation technology specialist Endress+Hauser want to intensify their cooperation. By bundling their strengths, the companies are striving to provide even better support for their customers in important areas such as energy and resource efficiency and protection of the climate and environment.
Sulzer’s repair expertise supports reliability of water utilities with large-scale pump refurbishment project in Africa
Photometer with UV-absorption-based measurement principle
Before purchasing something new, it is worthwhile to take a look at the stock and think about possible reuse and upgrading, as this example shows.
World largest plant to produce 12.000 tons of biomethanol from raw pulp mill waste.
Two-in-One Analyzer for measuring hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2) as part of quality and process control
Flexibility with Integrated Analysis and Reporting Tools for iOS and Android
A PCN Europe Interview with Steve Biegacki, Managing Director of the FDT Group
Quality Service provides services to Life Science and Food & Beverage market
Saving Energy in potentially explosive environments
Monitoring and optimization for high availability applications up to ATEX Zone 2
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