A holistic approach on customer support for the Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries
What comes to mind when you hear the word “app”? WhatsApp? TikTok? Linked-in? Broadening our scope from these examples that deliver entertainment and connection, what can apps do for users in the process industries? Quite simply, an app is an application software that generates benefits for the user - on your mobile device, in the cloud or on a server 'under the desk'. Let’s take a look at three apps for process instrumentation, exploring their different approaches as well as their advantages.
Standardization provides the basis for digitizing the process plant
Pharmaceutical powders form the basis for numerous antibiotics that are essential for comprehensive medical care. However, margins are low and production conditions are complex. This has led to a shift of manufacturing capacities to lower-cost markets. With this development in mind, how can supply bottlenecks be avoided? And what does it take to revive local production?
Cloud-based, smart solutions deliver transparent, digital communication. ProMinent’s web-based platform ensures safe monitoring of system statuses and process data in the cloud from any location. This allows operators in various sectors to improve their process reliability and system efficiency.
The DCS has been the link to production information from the plant floor for decades. We interviewed Mark Taft from ABB who gives a review on DCS technology, digital transformation, and sustainable production.
The Spanish PUCO2 Project, led by AIDIMME, AIMPLAS and INESCOP, uses R&D to fight the problem of global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions.
Covering a wide flow range for analytical, medical and industrial applications with high precision
Device, system, and end users now benefit from an embedded unified environment unlocking universal device management, IT/OT convergence, data analytics, services, and mobility
Sensor analyses gas or air contents in liquids
Joined forces to expand offerings of levulinate solvents across Europe
Automation technology facilitates large-scale biomass cultivation using artificial photosynthesis. Prototype with quantum technology to be presented at Hannover Messe 2022
Reliable mixing processes for smaller batch sizes
Digital humidity and temperature probe for harsh environmental conditions and suitable for temperatures up to 120 °C
With vibration recording acceleration sensor for predictive maintenance
User-friendly applications for a wide range of process engineering operations
Building AI-based detection tools without being a specialist
The topics to be discussed this year are more relevant than ever. Kay Petermann from IEN D-A-CH interviewed Dr. Jochen Köckler, Chairman of the Managing Board, Deutsche Messe AG, on the comeback of the fair as a live event.
After completing various successful projects, the independent provider of safety-related automation solutions is taking its next step and expands the team of the Innovation Lab founded in 2021.
Fraunhofer researchers develop sensors for fire and explosion protection
Based in Fredericton, New Brunswick (Canada) the center will support the needs of customers in North America, Europe and the Middle East
Pre-planned routes and faster report compilation for optimised inspection processes
All days of the fair will be covered with speakers and interesting topics
Users in process automation have the most to gain from insight through data from sensors and actuators. This is where the advanced physical layer for Ethernet, short Ethernet-APL comes in, the data highway to the field of process plants. Many questions must be answered when deploying Ethernet-APL for the first time. This article discusses topologies for Ethernet-APL that can be realized with currently available infrastructure components.
NatureWorks’ new bioplastics plant in Thailand is set to produce 75,000 tons of Ingeo™ PLA biopolymer per year – integrated process from fermentation to polymerization enhances supply chain reliability
DUO PLAST and BASF cooperate to launch the world’s first stretch film approved for use in potentially explosive areas
Variable measuring ranges from -40 to +330 °C for capture and analysis of thermal images
Market access in the United Kingdom: Schmersal Group receives certificate for solenoid interlocks as transition period for British market ends 2022
Safe and secure temperature data management
Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire Pumpenfabrik Wangen GmbH, a German manufacturer of progressive cavity pumps used for transferring fluids mainly in the biogas and wastewater sectors. The company also manufactures twin-screw pumps used in sectors like food and beverage and cosmetics.
Easy installation for use with pneumatic linear valves
Bringing color measurements from the lab to the process
IP69K protectioin and up to 100g shock resistance for rugged environments
PROFINET technology continues to see growing interest and acceptance in process automation. To cater to the high level of interest in and demand for an easy-to-understand introduction to digital communication in field automation and the digital transformation, PI (PROFIBUS & PROFINET International) is offering an internationally oriented series of workshops on this topic.
Asahi Kasei subsidiary Tong-suh Petrochemical becomes the first acrylonitrile manufacturer in Asia to acquire ISCC PLUS certification
Level measurement in hygienic applications
BenLink, a company owned by the Swiss technology group Bühler, announces its strategic partnership with Alfa Laval. With this partnership, Alfa Laval gets access to BenLink’s digital crowd platform and network of over 4,000 local and field technicians.
Subsidiaries SpectraSensors and Kaiser Optical Systems merge into Endress+Hauser Optical Analysis, effective 1 January 2022 to strengthen the focus on laboratory and process analysis and positioning itself to provide customers with even better support.
Air-permeable rupture for pressure compensation and relief in a single component
IR detection to first-class SIL 2 high demand mode and SIL 3-capable IEC 61508 ed. 2 with a proof test interval of 8760 hours.
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