We use cookies to provide you with personalized services and improve our website. More info Ok
Current products in the field of industrial controls have additional functions for increasing the availability of pumps. For their development, Siemens obtained the assistance of experts in various industries.
More efficiency and less product waste in food production
On 22 September 2018, a Japanese H-IIB rocket launched the HTV supply vessel containing the ACLS (Advanced Closed Loop System) module destined for the International Space Station (ISS). The ACLS is tasked with “recycling” CO2 from the air.
Greater transparency of service activities and system status
Safe OT/IT Integration
New type of active power-based dry running protection for pumps with certification according to ATEX and IEC Ex
With the Industrial Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 rapidly gaining acceptance in wider industry, a digital transformation is now being seen as the only way to keep pace with modern consumer demands.
Safety relays play a key role for the high demands of switching in industrial applications already. With a view to increasing the availability of safety functions, Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced a range of different design features.
Owing to its excellent insulating properties, sulphur hexafluoride or SF6 is primarily used in medium to high-voltage gas-insulated switchgears (GIS). As one of six greenhouse gases, it must not be released into the atmosphere.
Author: James Doorhy, Siemens Process Instrumentation
By implementing technology from PROFIBUS and PROFINET International in conjunction with a reliable infrastructure, users can create the basis for Industry 4.0 and big data through end-to-end digital communication
Franck Roussillon, BU ACT EU Product Manager Actuators, Parker Hannifin explains how to make the right choice in different environments
The company founded in 1988 by Arnoux and Richard Messrs in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the capital of the Swiss watch industry, celebrated its 30 years of success on June 22, 2018
The transformation of the oil and gas sector passes through digitalization at this year's ADIPEC. The world’s top energy event is shifting gears to encompass evolved programme addressing artificial intelligence, blockchain, robotics and more
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
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
Accontrol S7 programmable controller simulation software from Delta Logic played a key role in the development and implementation of a new SCADA system for the Mont Blanc Tunnel. Thanks to this software, it was possible to achieve a smooth transition to t
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 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
A simple solution to particle problems
For precision feeding, transport and positioning
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
The new compact probe can measure concentrations up to 50,000 ppm (5% CO2) and is now available with a special filter cap which ensures high accuracy and long-term stability in H2O2 contaminated environment
The Milestone Award for vacuum technology went to Leybold for its Ecodry plus dry compressing vacuum pump ideal for laboratory and analytical purposes
The dryer technology by Ingersoll Rand provides -20 degrees Celsius pressure dew point at 70 percent lower energy costs and is compatible with oil-flooded rotary compressors, oil-free rotary compressors, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors
Kistler has further enhanced its high-performance sensors in the KiTorq series, taking the transmission rate to 4 kHz and making the evaluation unit (stator) of this modular series four times as fast with Profinet or EtherCat interface
Meeting the needs of high temperatures and viscosity handling is a real challenge. ONIXline Rotary Lobe Pump from Börger can handle demanding high pressures up to 16 bar and has no wearing parts
Removing a significant amount of solids can be one of the most challenging parts of the process to recycle water supply. For this purpose, the water treatment industry relies on clarifiers or settlement tanks to ensure continues reliable operation
Offering intrinsic safety and simple handling, the FieldConnex® Multi-Input Output (MIO) from Pepperl+Fuchs it’s a compact fieldbus component that allows to connect digital signals to the fieldbus via a single address
It features a unique combination of state-of-the-art industrial robots equipped with patented grippers which are designed for safe handling of bottles at very high speeds
Titan Metra-Batch has a two-stage batching facility with selectable automatic over-run compensation as well as safety features. It delivers precise control of batch dispensing, blending and bottle / tank filling of beverages, chemicals, food and solvents
The latest PLC of the UniStream™ series released by Unitronics is now available with a 10.4” embedded multi-touch HMI screen that makes swipe, pinch and zoom possible
The new open Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) Ethernet technology is well on its way to establish itself as fundamental technology for Industry 4.0 and IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) networks
Turbidity is an acknowledged criteria for high water quality assessment. With human eye, turbidity in water below than 20 NTU (nephelometric turbidity unit) is just rarely perceptible
HMI, Human-Machine Interfaces, are a relevant part in the manufacturing process of drugs. These systems are used to visualize data throughout the process or to control individual procedural steps manually
French manufacturer SNF reduces maintenance effort and cost by implementing a modern FDT®-based device management tablet solution for plant processes and well injection skids
In response to the rising cost pressure in the pharmaceutical industry, drug producers rather opt for extending the lifespan of trusted machinery and equipment modernization than new machinery purchases. Here are presented some problems that may occur
With the capacity to compensate settling effects
The proof-testing of safety instrumented systems in liquid level measurement applications has traditionally relied on workers in the field. However, new technology in modern smart devices is enabling this vital task to be performed remotely
Digital Edition Download PDF
