Methanol reformers convert easy-to-transport methanol into hydrogen. But conventional reformers still come with a number of drawbacks – catalyst attrition, to name but one example. An innovative methanol reformer for mobile applications from the Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM is able to overcome these challenges.
Market access in the United Kingdom: Schmersal Group receives certificate for solenoid interlocks as transition period for British market ends 2022
Air pollution control and project management expert FEG Global solved an acrid odour issue for seafood manufacturer Whitby Seafoods with its patent-pending Liquid Gas contact Scrubber
Air-permeable rupture for pressure compensation and relief in a single component
Research project for sensor systems for extremely harsh environments
Combination with NAMUR proximity allows precise batch dosing within a potentially hazardous environment
Companies will be able to use data to better deploy their resources and pave the way towards an eco-friendly and sustainable economy
Keeping a critical infrastructure running – The challenge of covering the last mile to service an oil rig
AS-Schneider valves are being successfully used at the Amal oilfield in Oman which uses steam generated at the Miraah solar thermal facility. Steam injection is a common enhanced oil recovery method.
HANNOVER MESSE 2022 will run as a five day live event with the lead theme “Industrial Transformation from April 25 to 29.
PETRONAS selected OASE purple technology for FLNG project for highly efficient gas treatment with low energy demand
CAN-based communication with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth for mobile automation
Daily production set for up to 30 million gallons of fresh drinking water
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.
Remote electronic transmission of the measured values via a 4...20 mA output signal with 2-wire technology
Wireless transducers are used to ensure caps are being properly fitted to pharmaceutical bottles in high speed packaging.
Accurate measurement and control of liquids at very low flow rates
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.
Endress+Hauser is wrapping up the integration of SensAction AG, a specialist in the field of concentration measurement for liquids based in Coburg, Germany. Now operating as Endress+Hauser Flow Germany AG, the company’s products and technologies broaden Endress+Hauser’s offering for measuring and analyzing quality parameters.
For repetitive inspection tasks in harsh and potentially dangerous areas
Sensor for hydrogen processing and storage systems available in PL:d compliant version
24 Vdc version, optionally available as battery powered device
Auto hotspot finder and motor focus enable optimal use
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.
Different materials offered for high chemical compatibility
Unlocking business potential through a unified, digital communications infrastructure for safety and non-safety
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.
“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.
Safe and precise delivery of ammonia solution into static mixers
Today’s Industrial Ethernet connects any standard ethernet-based protocols. It flexibly integrates devices based on open and vendor-specific (safety) protocols.
Developer of intrinsically safe mobile devices and solutions and SAP system integrator for mobile workforce management offer customers a complete package of service, software and mobile hardware offerings
Replacement for hydraulic cylinders and long hydraulic pipe installations
Smart RFID labelling enables industry 4.0 efficiencies in identification and management of components, products, machinery and tools
First-time demonstration of novel production technology co-developed by OMV and BASF for highest isobutene quality and maximum energy efficiency
Size matters – particularly in competitive markets such as pharma and nutraceuticals due to its direct result on costs. Tradichems patented Hipering® process begins right at the start of the process chain by miniaturizing the ingredients. Thanks to Piab’s piFLOW®p vacuum conveyor their patented process is continuously fed thus maintaining the required pressure level.
The increasing variety and complexity of parenteral drugs calls for new dimensions in quality assurance. Fully automated inspection technology with a combination of visual inspection and container closure integrity testing (CCIT) offers the highest product and hence patient safety. Pharmaceutical manufacturer CDM Lavoisier decided to change their inspection processes for no less than 30 products in four different packaging formats. They are now all inspected on the new AIM 3000 from Syntegon.
The current Microsoft Windows® 10 operating system is widely used in the automation industry. PCs and thin clients with Windows can be found in scores of today’s industrial applications. Windows 10, which was released in 2015, is available in several editions and has been continuously expanded with new features and security updates over the years.
Completion of another step in executing Vision 2020+ strategy for enabling Siemens to become a focused technology company
New modular platform offers high accuracy and stability at a low price
Bühler and Vyncke form strategic partnership to offer low-carbon-emissions food plants
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