FDT Group video describes automation transformation with FDT 3.0
Glenn Schulz, Managing Director at FDT Group, gives us the details of the FDT 3.0 IIoT ecosystem, as well as insights on smart manufacturing and mobility, CIP security enhancements and 5G technology
The world is going digital - this applies to our private lives as well as to large parts of our work. In the process industries, the focus is often on end-to-end digital engineering, the analysis of big data, or the utilization of legacy data. But in what way can digitalization change daily work routines and increase work efficiency? A practical example is provided by the specialty chemicals company Lanxess, which has abandoned the classic clipboard, thus demonstrating very clearly what digitalization actually means and what benefits it offers.
Process plants are often very extensive. Many of the plant components are interlinked and their functions coordinated. People who work in this area of plant construction know that there is generally less effort and expense involved in building a new plant, rather than adapting the existing one to meet new requirements. Despite the numerous challenges – and the restrictions imposed by the Corona pandemic and its consequences – the new and renovated production reactors went into operation again right on schedule.
Reliable 24/7 access to oil-free compressed air is essential in the food industry. Regardless of the application, all machines must be sanitary to avoid potential contamination
An industrial chemical mixer's high torque start-up was causing problems for a Mexican manufacturer of specialist automotive cleaning products. They turned to new Variable Frequency Drive technology to resolve the problem.
Commissioning via HART, wireless with Bluetooth or Level app
Variable labelling in real time for demanding applications
Mitsubishi Electric celebrates the company's birthday
For safe manucfaturing processes without foreign bodies
Easier integration with new nominal sizes and higher flexibility in valve positioning
8% increased machine speed and boosted machine efficiency to 91% after upgrading from a PLC system to a motion control solution. These are the impressing numbers the liquid filling sachet and tube packaging solutions provider Unette presents after integration of Trio Motion Technology’s complete machine control package including controller, servo drives and motors, to improve its overall productivity.
Motorized and pneumatic operated valves in different material
This new high-tech Nova range from Börger work at pressures up to 12 bar and can also be supplied without casing for CIP (Cleaning in Place) and SIP (Sterilisation in Place) applications – or with casing for the pumping of abrasive media containing solids. The newly developed DIUS rotors in the flow-optimized pump chamber combined with an optimized pump gear unit ensure perfectly smooth running...
Flexible unit with integrated image processing and AI
MeterQ Solutions GmbH, a solution provider in the natural gas industry, with the help of Qmicro by Sensirion recently completed the world’s first installation of a process gas chromatograph directly in a natural gas pipeline.
Royal HaskoningDHV and Mitsubishi Electric provide integrated solutions for digitally connected water utilities
Anis Zenadji, editor of IEN Europe interviewed Craig M. Carroll, Vice President – Global Marketing & Commercial Strategy at Magnetrol about level measurement technology, challenges faced by the chemical industry, and safety in chemical processes.
For repetitive inspection tasks in harsh and potentially dangerous areas
Continuous monitoring of filling levels on barrel pumps
The Fraunhofer Cluster of Excellence Circular Plastics Economy CCPE and its Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT have developed an advanced recycling process for used plastics. The pilot project with SABIC and Procter & Gamble serves to demonstrate the feasibility of closed-loop recycling for single-use facemasks.
Compact level transmitter with IO-Link connectivity especially designed for food & beverage applications
For process performance with a minimized environmental footprint
Virtual General Assembly elects Vanni Vignoli as the 30th President of European pump industry association
Software increases ease-of-use for operators and safety of storage tanks for liquefied gas
Brady adds more software-integrated RFID scanning expertise to its portfolio to strengthen the position as a worldwide full-service provider for RFID and Industry 4.0 solutions.
Intelligent communication for decentral automation of hygienic processes
Reliable and high-performance wireless connectivity with maximum data transmission rates
IP65/NEMA 4 enclosure with interchangeable sensing module for easy replacement
Rise of PROFINET devices to more than 40 million devices, 2,6 million more PROFIsafe nodes in 2020
Easier handling and maintenance through non-combustible and non-toxic refrigerant
Compact measuring devices with smaller process connections for the pharmaceutical industry
System detects potential incidents through machine learning
New SIL 3 isolated barriers for analog output signals complete the SIL 3 range for all signal types
For level and pressure monitoring applications
The German AMA Association for Sensor and Measurement Technology (AMA) awarded the AMA Innovation Award 2021 to two nominated teams. Due to the pandemic, the award winners were chosen digitally on May 3, 2021.
Reliable sensor for permanent process control in hygienic design
30 years of tradition in chemical and pharmaceutical solids handling allow CO.RA. to guarantee its products based on strict norms. Design and development and manufacturing of products are based in Italy and a qualified service team supports customers worldwide, on-site and remotely.
The modern employee increasingly works in an agile environment. This also includes the workplace. Here, access to all relevant information and data is necessary when working from home, in the office, in the factory or on the factory premises.
“Size changeover” is not necessarily a term that immediately makes people stop and pay attention in the pharmaceutical industry. However, considering the challenges in pharmaceutical manufacturing, which are characterized by cost and competitive pressure as well as strict regulations, intelligent size changeover means competitive advantages in terms of efficiency, product quality and process reliability.
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