The modular DC UPS system UPSI from Bicker Elektronik(Donauwoerth/Germany), ensures the uninterruptible 12V and 24V DC power supply and thus the fail-safe availability of process-relevant systems and ...

Continuous thermal imaging prevents breakouts and improves the process
	Steel breakouts are catastrophic process failures that are both extremely dangerous and costly. Monitoring the health of ladles and torpedoes using thermal imaging can greatly minimise the risk but a ...

Hardware-independent visualisation made easy
	With current web standards such as HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript, the new LASAL VISUDesigner engineering tool from SIGMATEK allows the creation of hardware-independent, user-friendly visualisation ...

Designing HMI for mobile devices
	Well-designed human-machine interfaces (HMI) reduce operator error, saving companies millions of dollars by reducing down-time and increasing worker safety. HTML5 programming enables the transfer of ...

Latest PlantPAx DCS release empowers a converged workforce through a smarter, more intuitive experience
	With the latest release of the PlantPAx distributed control system (DCS) from Rockwell Automation, industrial producers can create smarter, more productive and protected operations. The new system ...

Eriks launches remote status monitoring system	New generator said to offer double the power and twice the versatility for MPP applications
Eriks UK & Ireland has launched a new, Industry 4.0 compatible condition monitoring system for the remote access and predictive maintenance of critical assets. The e-Connect – which provides 24/...	Atlas Copco has announced a new addition to its QAC range of containerised generators, the QAC 1450 TwinPower is said to deliver versatility, optimised performance and excellent fuel economy in ...

Continuous infrared monitoring significantly benefits utilities
	For utility companies, condition monitoring is becoming essential to ensuring the reliable delivery of electricity and for minimising operational costs and there are many conventional instrumentation ...

Anglian Water makes pump blockages a ‘thing of the past’ with Siemens technology
	Blockages of submersible pumps caused by grease and solids are a major problem in pumping wastewater. In the worst-case scenario, this can result in flooded wells, unwanted spillages and eventually, ...

Entry-level, smartphone based machine health monitoring

New handheld instrument and smartphone apps from SKF simplify machine condition data gathering and interpretation.

SKF has released a new handheld sensor, which, when used in combination with one ...

ABB Drives Remote Condition Monitoring helps in maintenance planning and improves risk management
	Innovative service enabled by the Internet of Things, Services and People (IoTSP) delivers accurate, real-time information about drive events and helps to predict maintenance needs, operational risks ...

If budget= text display, try Samba™ by Unitronics. Now with a new 4.3'' HMI panel
	Samba, an all-in-one, palm-size PLC with HMI and onboard I/Os, fills a growing niche—OEMs on a tight budget who need compact controllers for simple machine control, but still want the competitive ...

A focus on ‘returns’
	Product recalls are an expensive business. In 2010 automotive manufacturer, Toyota, recalled over eight million vehicles worldwide over a faulty accelerator pedal, in 2006 computer manufacturer Dell ...

Automation technologies for pulp mill
	Metso is to supply a package of process automation technologies and valve solutions for JSC Svetlogorsk Pulp & Board Plant’s new bleached kraft pulp mill in Svetlogorsk, the Republic of Belarus...

Repeat orders to supply automation to greenfield plants in France and the UK
Advanced project execution approach can cut total automation costs by up to 30%
Bringing effective condition monitoring and data management to industry
Schaeffler UK provides exception-based remote condition monitoring of ships’ gearboxes for UECC
Crunching factory costs with supply chain IT
Online vibration monitoring of pumps identifies potential problems earlier, enabling planned maintenance and greater plant availability

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