German Fraunhofer researchers have developed an extremely heat-resistant ceramic-based ink. For the first time, this enables metal components processed in the automotive industry at temperatures over 1,000 °C to be marked with a code. This opens up wide-ranging possibilities for designing process chains in the industry more efficiently and reducing their carbon footprint significantly.
Transforming Plant Process Management with AI
Certified for food contact under Reg. (EC) 1935/2004
With high protection class IP69 for the food and beverage industry
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.
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
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.
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
New IIoT compatible radar sensor for cloud platform brings new opportunities for remote monitoring
Focus on air purity and efficiency
Lightweight and versatile device with high accuracy
For non-contact measurement in a temperature range from 300 °C to 3000 °C
New plug-ins support efficient and flexible safety controller programming
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
Adapter for locking and cleaning of sensors in immersion fittings
Titan Enterprises has recently been granted additional patents for its ultrasonic flow technology that expands the acoustic operational window of flow meters.
High measuring accuracy and high geometric, thermal and temporal resolution
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.
With the assembly of the first pump at the new NETZSCH Campus in Waldkraiburg, a new era has begun for the global specialist in complex fluid management on January 9th.
For maximum accuracy when loading, unloading and transporting hydrocarbons in the oil & gas industry
Versatile possible applications in mixing and distribution of media
1’’ or 2’’ process connections for measuring ranges up to 1000 l/min
Hermetically sealed pump housing for prevention of contamination
The Plastics Technology Centre will generate lactic acid and then PLA from fermentable sugars in biomass waste for use in packaging with active properties for cosmetics and other uses.
PCN Europe talked with Matthias Garbsch, Product Manager Safety at JUMO about the company’s JSP portfolio and the advantages for users.
Highly robust solution for valve position feedback
For use of infrared cameras under harsh environmental conditions
In addition to the on-the-spot identification of more than 30 plastic types, PET-A can now also be distinguished from PET-G with a handheld device
Standardized product range for lower engineering time
Modular gantry for installation without ceiling mount
Looking at all of the business sectors in Germany, industry requires the largest amount of water. This makes access to efficient technology for cleaning and recycling water all the more important for this sector in particular. Ideally, this technology should also allow energy and valuable raw materials to be retrieved so that they can be reused in production.
Upgrade for reduced repair time and improved efficiency
For easy handling and cleaning without tools
Unchanged accuracy over a wider measurement range
With improved functionalities and food certification for Europe and USA
Monitoring of plastic shrouds for safe magnetic drive for chemical process pumps
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