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Strict But Supple: Automation in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
By Robert Harrison, COPA-DATABiopharmaceuticals represent the fastest growing sector of the pharmaceutical industry, making up about 20 per cent of the market. Annual growth rates of the biopharma subsector are around eight per cent - double that of more traditional pharmaceutical sectors.
OleumTech helps Synergy automate wellhead and storage tank monitoring
For the wellhead, eleven (11) IO MAX Transmitters were installed. For the tank battery, a combination of fourteen (14) Liquid Level Sensors and Transmitters were installed.
Novotechnik introduces Vert-X 2800 series of position sensors
These Vert-X 2800 sensors are ideal for industrial, medical and off-highway vehicle applications with an operating temperature range of -40 to +85°C
NS Wash selects Stahlin enclosures for vehicle wash facility
NS Wash put suppliers on notice to find quality enclosures at a fair price. One came back with some Stahlin Non-Metallic enclosures samples
Samsung SDS chooses Cyberbit to implement cybersecurity solutions
Samsung SDS and Cyberbit will collaborate to deploy Cyberbit’s SCADAShield, a deep-packet inspection system, optimized for ICS/SCADA networks, in the Korean market.
Honeywell and Sparks Dynamics announce collaboration on IIoT solutions
The goal is an infrastructure that gives customers secure methods to capture and aggregate data, so that it can be leveraged by using analytics from a vast ecosystem of equipment vendors and process licensors.
Red Lion's industrial RTUs earn NEMA TS2 compliance rating
Red Lion’s industrial RTUs are designed to enable system integrators, municipalities, engineering firms and network integrators to benefit from cellular connectivity.
BEI Kimco introduces Model LAH13-11-000A voice coil actuator
The VCA is designed for applications where precision is required, such as in medical equipment, laboratory instrumentation, clean rooms, low-outgassing and aerospace applications.
Microchip Technology releases ATtiny817/816/814/417 microcontroller devices
The ATtiny817/816/814/417 devices provide features to help drive product innovation including low pin count and packaging in 4 KB or 8 KB of Flash memory
ExxonMobil chooses Wood Group to automate polyethylene plant
Wood Group is currently providing process control systems detailed engineering, procurement and fabrication services for ExxonMobil Chemical’s multi-billion dollar expansion project at the Baytown and Mont Belvieu plants near Houston.
Servomex announces SERVOPRO MonoExact DF310E oxygen analyzer
Designed into a platform created specifically for the industrial gas market, the MonoExact DF310E is optimized for the measurement of trace oxygen in various IG applications including nitrogen, argon and hydrogen production, tanker transfilling, specialty gas blending and electronic gases verification.
Automated Everything: Flexible manufacturing through automated engineering
By Jonathan Wilkins, Marketing Director, EU AutomationThe Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 are two terms that have dominated industry in the last couple of years. While some may consider the two trends to be simply buzzwords, others believe them to be a concise description of the future of automated production.
Trihedral integrates VTScada software for Canadian oil and gas company
The objective of the Enterprise SCADA software agreement is to enable the company to achieve greater efficiency in its operations while continuing to deliver value.
Netzer introduces DS-25 series of electric encoders
The DS-25 electric encoders are designed with a 7mm profile and to offer tolerance to temperature shock and moisture. They are now available from Electromate
CTC introduces the S-SSL-0630-PBR automatic splicer
Splicer is a selection for a wide range of materials used in the Packaging, Plastics and Converting industries. It can be application engineered for a variety of diameters, web widths, web tensions and line speeds.
ASI introduces B1500A cable crimper
ASI new line of Heavy duty cable and wire crimpers for dependable operation for crimping applications.
OMEGA Engineering appoints Joe Vorih as President
Vorih's priority will be to transform OMEGA from the provider of process sensors into a web-based global partner for complete process measurement and control solutions
21st Annual ARC Industry Forum - Industry in Transition: Realizing the Digital Enterprise
Join us at the 21st annual ARC Industry Forum in Orlando, Florida to learn more about how the digital enterprise will be realized and the benefits that this can bring. Discover what your peers are doing today and what steps they are taking in their respective journeys.
Nordson ASYMTEK welcomes two Swiss distributors to provide customer support
eXelsius will manage the French-speaking areas of Switzerland (cantons: Genève, Jura, Neuchâtel et Vaud) while neutec electronic ag will manage the German and Italian-speaking areas and share responsibilities for Berne, Fribourg, and Valais.
smartGAS introduces three models of FLOWEVO NDIR gas sensors
The FLOWEVO CO2 (10 vol. %), FLOWEVO CO2 (20 vol. %) and FLOWEVO CO2 (100 vol. %) NDIR sensors now expand the series, which already includes the FLOWEVO CO2 (2000 ppm)
EXAIR releases industrial Ion Air Jet
Applications include cleaning molded parts, pre-paint dust removal, furniture finishing and package cleaning prior to labeling, printing, and assembly.
Intertec launches Hybricool family of industrial water cooling systems
Intertec's Hybricool water coolers offer an IP rating of IP65 and can also be provided in versions suitable for use in hazardous areas.
DENSO releases updated product catalog
The DENSO Robotics product catalog features the company's range of four-axis SCARA and five- and six-axis articulated robots for payloads up to 20 kg. Reaches are from 350 to 1,300 mm and repeatability to within +/-0.015 mm
PROMOTEC releases PROMOS 3+ process safety solution
PROMOS 3+, a refinement of the PROMOS 2 system, offers process safety for machining processes. As a monitoring system, it ensures that the right tool is in place and that the process is completed within defined parameters.
Spirax Sarco introduces TD46M range of ASME 600 thermodynamic steam traps
These traps offer a solution for medium pressure applications where venting air quickly during start-up and reducing warm-up time is required.
Claroty announces release of Claroty cybersecurity platform
The Claroty Platform was designed from the ground up with an ability to safely monitor ICS, SCADA and other critical OT networks, uncover previously hidden issues and alert cybersecurity teams and system operators to malicious attacks
Whitmore Manufacturing chooses Rockwell to automate new facility
In order to reduce nonconforming batches, improve quality and meet customer expectations, Whitmore decided to automate its lubricant making process and gain access to real-time information from the facility floor.
Inert partners with Siemens to automate Gas Management System controls
Inert selected the SIMATIC S7-1200 programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and SIMATIC human-machine interface (HMI) color panels to enable optimal automation in all customer applications.
TeslaSCADA releases TeslaSCADA2 HMI/SCADA software
TeslaSCADA2 is designed to give automation and control users the ability to access and interact with their control platforms from any place and at any time.
Materials Handling Automation Innovations include Safety and Ergonomics
By Thomas R. Cutler, Manufacturing Media ConsortiumThe notions of safety and profitability are not mutually exclusive. This article discusses cost-effective ways how automation can help facilitate your organizational safety
Prairie Power selects OSI to implement cooperative SCADA system
Unlike traditional SCADA system deployments, PPI's system will utilize PPI's secure, private network architecture to deliver a high-performance hosted application suite to Member Cooperatives from a centralized system.
Turck introduces six line extensions to ultrasonic sensor offerings
These products are intended to expand the breadth of Turck’s solutions in order to build a more comprehensive ultrasonic sensor portfolio for its customers.
Servomex releases the MonoExact DF150E trace oxygen analyzer
The MonoExact DF150E’s operation is designed for use in applications as diverse as glove boxes, heat treating, solder reflow ovens, laboratory and industrial gas production.
ABB announces APW virtual conference for the oil, gas, and chemicals industry
The event, “Outperform in an uncertain market,” will focus on the oil, gas and chemicals industry and will take place November 10, 2016, 11:00 am-4:00 pm EST. The online conference is free to attend.
SICK's LaserGuardian Intrusion Detection System earns Benchmark Innovation Award
The LaserGuardian from SICK and The HawkEye Effect software provides the ability to know the exact location of an intrusion and pinpoint it on an overview of the facility or interior blueprint.
Equilibar introduces EPR-3000 high pressure electronic controller
The EPR-3000 high pressure electronic controller offers electronic pressure control up to 3000 psig. It is especially useful for research applications involving catalyst reactors.
AutomationDirect introduces several models to Productivity2000 line of programmable controllers
New AC and DC discrete I/O modules include 8-point, 100-120 VAC input and output modules, 8 and 15-point, 3.3-24 VDC input and output modules and high-density, 32-point,12-24 VDC input modules.
PI introduces U-761 and U-780 XY microscope stages
PI's ultrasonic direct-drive motors feature millisecond responsiveness and provide a dynamic range, with velocities from
ISA’s Standards & Practices Board presents annual awards
This year, five individuals were presented with awards at the recent ISA Leaders Meeting by Nicholas P. Sands of DuPont, the 2015-16 Vice President of ISA’s S&P Department.
FCI announces Fluid Components Saudi Arabia Ltd joint venture with GAS Arabian Services
The facility provides access to FCI engineering and technical support, local spare parts inventory and supply, repair and re-calibration services, factory certified field service personnel, client product and service training, site dispatching and on-site installation and start-up assistance.
Yaskawa and Universal Robotics to introduce Neocortex Goods-to-Robot Cell at Pack Expo
This solution is designed to automate any high-mix, high-volume application where manual labor is currently required, such as random bin picking, order fulfillment, machine tending or line loading.
Siemens helps chewing gum factory integrate disparate automation systems
The confectioner needed to upgrade its chewing gum sheeter machines, with a retrofit of servomotor and drive technologies as well as implementation of fully-integrated systems
B-Scada introduces Citiworx platform for smart cities
CitiWorx is comprised of a cloud based solution for monitoring vast numbers of assets in real time, including equipment, signs, sensors and key performance indicators (KPI).
Siemens introduces PM240P-2 & PM330 power modules for Sinamics G120P converter
The Sinamics G120P is specifically tailored as a converter solution for use in industrial applications in the process industries such pharmaceuticals, chemicals and also building technology.
Beckhoff opens new facility in Mason, Ohio
Strategically located in the Cincinnati metropolitan area, this 3,300 square-foot office adds greater local sales and engineering presence for customers in Ohio and the Great Lakes region.
SICK to partner with AutoCoding Systems at Pack Expo to discuss food safety
The presentations will focus on how technology suppliers are working to help food and beverage manufacturers meet FSMA requirements. The in-booth presentation will be delivered at the SICK booth by Erik Phillips, US Director of Sales and Business Development at AutoCoding Systems.
Red Lion announces Jack Lee as new company president
Jack Lee succeeds Mike Granby, who served as President of Red Lion for seventeen years, and is leaving the company to pursue other entrepreneurial projects.
AutomationDirect announces availability of Schmersal pushbuttons
These control and signaling devices have special design features that make the devices suitable for food processing, pharmaceutical, and medical applications.
Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork delivers data collection at bulk-powder plant
The goal of the pilot was to collect information on the line’s bulk-powder process – including event-based data on when production stopped, started, faulted or went into a different state – to ensure operators focused on the correct machine problems during downtime events.
Honeywell and Flowserve announce collaboration on Honeywell's INspireT IIoT program
The goal of this collaboration is creation of an infrastructure that gives customers secure methods to capture and aggregate data, so that it can be leveraged by using analytics and applying a range of domain knowledge from equipment vendors and process licensors.
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