Pushing the boundaries of batch
February 2013, Technews Publishing

Widely regarded as the most successful industry standard to be developed by the ISA, ANSI/ISA-88, the standard for Batch Control, was approved by the ISA in 1995.

How to print a control valve
February 2013, Technews Publishing

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is an emerging cutting edge technology that is set to revolutionise manufacturing. Dubbed ‘the next trillion dollar industry’ by Business Insider, additive ...

Mettler Toledo consolidates batching functions
December 2012, Microsep

Batching processes are traditionally controlled by programmable logic controllers. However, when high flexibility and consistent product quality is required, a weighing terminal with batch control logic ...

Weighing terminal with batch control
August 2012, Microsep

Batching processes are traditionally controlled by a PLC, however, when high flexibility and consistent product quality is required, a weighing terminal with batch control logic is the more cost effective ...

Honeywell launches Experion Batch Manager R410
November 2011, Honeywell ACS South Africa

Executing batch control closer to the process reduces waste, increases productivity and flexibility. Honeywell has announced the launch of its Experion Batch Manager R410 solution, a comprehensive enhancement ...

Endress+Hauser's RA33 batch controller
October 2011, Endress+Hauser

Quick and precise dosing control. Measurement technology from Endress+Hauser can assist to increase the quality of a filling process with the new RA33 batch controller that combines a compact, multifunctional ...

Enhanced sequence management functionality
June 2011, Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation launches controller-based batch and sequencing capability. Rockwell Automation has extended its PlantPAx process automation system with the new PlantPAx Logix Batch and Sequence Manager. ...

Traceability: Alpha and Omega
February 2011, Technews Publishing

Around the world regulatory bodies and consumers are demanding ever increasing levels of traceability from agri-businesses, the food ­supply chain and pharmaceutical manufacturers

Omron makes sleeving automatic
February 2011, Omron Electronics

Motion controllers offer the right features to automate the placing of card sleeves around pre-packed food trays

Getting the mix right
November 2010, Siemens Industry Automation & Drives Technologies, Mass Measurement

Siemens weighfeeders contribute to a positive bottom line for mining companies. Backfill is widely used in mines to fill voids, improve structural support and prevent cave-ins and air blasts. Cement ...

Hygienic solutions from ProMinent
August 2010, ProMinent Fluid Controls

The food and beverage industry is traditionally an area with particular high demands on hygiene and its related technologies. This is necessary to maintain the high quality standards and shelf life of ...

Combination checkweigher and metal detector
August 2010, Microsep

Mettler Toledo’s Combichecker is a compact in-line checkweigher and metal detection combination system that incorporates all the features, options and accessories of a standard Garvens XS3 checkweigher, ...

X-ray inspection
July 2010, Microsep

Microsep extends its Safeline product inspection systems

Heavy-duty weigh feeder
May 2010, Siemens Industry Automation & Drives Technologies

Siemens Industry Automation Division has developed a new heavy-duty weigh feeder for high capacities up to 800 TPH (tons per hour.) Sitrans WW300 weigh feeder provides consistent and accurate results ...