Advanced system for bearing condition monitoring
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.
Reliable real-time communication between machines, plants and cloud systems
Start of testing phase for industrial production
Generation of up to five megawatts of heat carbon-neutrally with a Bosch UT-L hydrogen boiler
Restrictions relating to the pandemic are currently affecting all economic sectors and no one knows how long this will last. But one thing is certain: production processes must continue or restart, and interrupted new projects must be resumed as soon as possible.
Cooperation will drive forward “Plug&Produce” based on the MTP and POL standard
How specifying geared motors in stainless steel design or specialised finishes can help reduce HACCP risk factors.
Evolving pump impeller technology helps wastewater companies in the ongoing battle against blockages.
Metal gaskets with 10-year guarantee for gas-tightness
German researchers develop smart solutions for energy-adaptive production facilities
For retrofitting of ball and butterfly valves
Optics play an important part if you want to get the best possible results with your instrument, sensor or camera system. We interviewed Mark Pontin, Managing Director of Resolve Optics, about how this can be assured.
Digital transformation doesn’t have to be complex. The right approach can ensure technology investments deliver the results that matter with confidence, ease and speed. By Stuart Harris, Emerson
J.D. NEUHAUS celebrates its 275-year anniversary in September
The Optima Group based in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, has made sustainability one of its central tenets. To this end, a Sustainability Department has been set up to concentrate on developing ideas and solutions.
From a kiln cooling system to silos: the safe and economical transportation of hot materials like clinker is crucial in cement plants. The material can have extremely high temperatures of 500 to 800 degrees Celsius.
The one of the biggest challenges in digitalization is the transformation of existing plants and processes. A WIKA project northern Germany proves that mechanical measuring instruments can also be integrated into the digital world.
If a packaging or processing line is no longer running at full capacity, a brief consultation with the general practitioner isn’t enough. What food and pharmaceutical producers need to keep their lines going at high output and product quality.
Piab’s broad portfolio of lifting and moving solutions ensures that powders and granules provided or packaged in bags can be handled automatically. With piSMART options included direct measuring, documenting and controlling is possible for all bag sizes
Weighing up opportunities and risks for plants of remote maintenance in the digital age is a key challenge for companies in the process industry. But with some preparations you can participate from the positive effects of remote maintenance safely.
Water injection pump brought back to life to maintain productivity after seven years lying dormant
Dimitrios Charisiadis responsible for three areas from 2020
Krohne and SAMSON decided to start a collaboration to develop new products that combine the expertise of both companies and help their customers solving problems the smart way. PCN Europe interviewed the two General Managers of the new company FOCUS-ON.
The future of many processes within complex manufacturing industries lies in continuous production, as opposed to batch manufacturing, because it can lead to increased productivity and product quality. Author: M. Gadsby, Optimal Industrial Technologies
Radar level measurement for challenging hygienic applications
Nominations are still being sought for the title of ‘European Chief Technology Officer of the Year’. This award provides a unique platform to highlight and promote the importance of technology and innovation in Europe.
In analytical sampling systems, using a probe to extract process samples can be advantageous and advisable for several reasons—but not always. By Randy Rieken, Market Manager for Chemical and Refining, Swagelok Company
Fast, convenient water quality monitoring could hold the key in processes
Ensuring Worker Safety in hazardous environments
The first edition of the European event devoted to the Internet of Things and mobile business applications will take place on October 3, 2019 in Brussels
Quality and safety are the two critical considerations when choosing a valve for extreme conditions
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.
An interview with Mark Pontin, Managing Director of Resolve Optics about the decisions that have to be made for the best optical inspection results.
Commissioning a new system for a manufacturing plant requires software assistance to plan effectively and with digital twinning, manufacturers can optimize its ongoing operations.
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.
Author: James Doorhy, Siemens Process Instrumentation
ATEX-certified version in different sizes
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
Non-contact temperature measurement can be used Non-contact temperature measurement can be used Non-contact temperature measurement can be used in rough industrial environments
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