Safety is a paramount concern nowadays and in Oral Solid Dosage production the main challenge is the protection of operating staff. This is why containment solutions for OSD are primarily focused on safety
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
In this rapidly changing industrial scenario, ACHEMA represents the most important litmus test for many sectors, from Chemical to Biotechnology. PCN Europe interviewed Dr. Thomas Scheuring to get the details of this revolution
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
For difficult applications
For projects with larger diameters
To ensure gas purity
Conventional automation converges with IT to create new business models. This trend will be in the spotlight of Hannover Messe in its IAMD and Digital Factory halls
Safety technology not only protects employees from injuries, but it can also contribute to predictive maintenance and increased productivity. For this reason, it must offer a higher level of diagnostic information
For a heavy duty crane system
Designed for optimal compatibility
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
This new company, headquartered at the ZAL TechCenter in Hamburg-Finkenwerder, is an equally owned joint venture and aims to research, develop and sell innovative automation solutions for the aviation industry
The EPMS software suite supplements a core SCADA platform with specific gas and liquid applications that enable a pipeline operator to manage delivery contracts and associated logistics
The integration of automation, energy technology, IT platforms and artificial intelligence is the cornerstone of the factory of the future and therefore will play a key role this year, with the lead theme "Integrated Industry – Connect & Collaborate"
The new catalyst office opened in Qingdao, Shandong Province, that presents the highest number of refineries, will foster China’s industrial transformation through tailor-made and sustainable catalyst technologies
ODVA announced at the last edition of SPS IPC Drives in Nuremberg that Ethernet/IP adoption continues to grow at approximately 25% share of market
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
Provide tight shutoff
eWON Cosy allows remote access
Driven by safety considerations the Nuclear Industry has a desire for higher and higher resolution, remote viewing of its operational facilities. For this reason, the uptake of CMOS colour sensors in place of traditional monochrome cameras is increasing
Corresponding knowledge and expertise are required to construct machines with a modular design that are capable of filling the milk powder cleanly, precisely and efficiently into the cans. This is why Swiss Can Machinery selected Kollmorgen
Easy to integrate into existing production processes, in addition to preventing damage claims, magnets protect machines from seizure due to iron contamination. The magnet has been developed for applications such as those found in the sugar industry
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
Thanks to the magnetic coupling, there is no physical connection between the tank’s interior and exterior. The encapsulated sensor provides permanent monitoring, regulation and data collection of the mixing process
ThermTech replied to this challenge launched by Thames Water by providing a more complex and best-performing version of its activated carbon system to meet stringent water clean up requirements for contaminants removal
The water industry provides one of our most vital resources right to our doorstep, so minimum performance standards must be guaranteed. Raising efficiency becomes therefore the top priority to reduce energy costs
At the Shell Technology Forum in Amsterdam, on May 11th, PCN Europe interviewed Roberto Paganuzzi, Technical Director Europe at Shell, who spoke about Shell philosophy
Lufthansa Industry Solutions chose ecom's technology for real-time localization and efficient, interconnected asset management
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
To keep ahead internationally, manufacturers have to achieve a high efficiency rate. Automation plays an important role here – but standardization can also be fundamental
With the capacity to compensate settling effects
What’s Hot at this year’s HANNOVER MESSE? PCN Europe interviewed Marc Siemering, Vice President, on the main trends of the 2017 edition. Industrie 4.0 is always at the top of the conversation, but also energy efficiency is strongly taking hold
Keller’s type LEO 1 Ei and LEO 2 Ei electronic pressure gauges feature microprocessor-assisted compensation to ensure an extremely narrow total error band. All gauges are ideal for use in areas subject to gas explosion risks
The new FLIR GFx320 optical gas imaging camera detects and visualizes invisible hydrocarbon gas emissions, such as methane, and common volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found at oil and natural gas facilities
Foligno biomethane plant, in Umbria (Italy), designed and built by Asja Ambiente, will be a leading technological center in the treatment of waste in Italy, that allows the production of biogas by anaerobic fermentation of FOU
They can reduce the problems of installing equipment in remote locations
Test couplings from the Stauff Test range allows to safely and easily connect analogue and digital measuring devices for testing system pressure
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