System Integration & Control Systems Design


Latest Articles

Control loop: Case History 148 - Discussion on a crazy control strategy
May 2016, Michael Brown Control Engineering
I have received some comments from Saul Mtakula, a control engineer originally from Zimbabwe but now residing in Canada, about one of my Case History articles, No. 126, published in 2012 under the heading ...

Read more...
Counter engineered for simplicity and reliability
May 2016, Countapulse Controls
Suitable for a wide range of applications such as time control, position indication, control of rotation speed and batch counting, the Hengstler Tico 772 multifunctional counter is extremely easy to use. ...

Read more...
Addressing water issues through portable treatment plants
April 2016, Festo South Africa
Can skid mounted water treatment plants help South Africa address its water scarcity challenges?

Read more...
Ease your vacuum generation
April 2016
In response to increasing demand for integrated vacuum generation systems, SMC has launched its new Series ZHP vacuum pad with ejector. An energy-efficient single compact unit, the ZHP can be easily mounted ...

Read more...
Robust I/O system classified for shipbuilding
April 2016, Phoenix Contact
Thanks to low noise emission in compliance with EMC Class B and its mechanical robustness, the Axioline F I/O system from Phoenix Contact fulfils the stringent requirements for automation in shipbuilding. ...

Read more...
Process indicator for precision digital display
Technews Industry Guide - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation 2016, Loadtech Load Cells
The LT1200 panel mount process indicator is a precision digital indicator for interfacing to and measuring most process variables. The LT1200 is capable of measuring and processing variables such as mA, ...

Read more...
Control loop: Case History 147 - Why base-layer feedback control is needed
April 2016, Michael Brown Control Engineering, Editor's Choice
A friend of mine was appointed to start an advanced control and optimisation group in a very large chemical plant and he hired a group of academically highly qualified young APC (advanced process control) ...

Read more...
Strategic thinking grows SAM into a major market SI
April 2016, SAM Systems Automation & Management
From small beginnings in his garage, Claudio Agostinetto quickly grew Systems Automation & Management (SAM) into a multi-branch company that now occupies several buildings in Johannesburg, Durban, Saldanha, ...

Read more...
Keep safe what is yours
March 2016
Extreme Automation Projects’ cable reticulation monitoring and control system.

Read more...
Are your processing applications letting you down?
March 2016, Festo South Africa
Your factory may have the latest and greatest handling equipment, but it could be leaking money, all because of a few un-optimised applications.

Read more...
Simatic Migration Services make ­machines and systems future-proof
March 2016, Siemens South Africa
Simatic Migration Services enable companies to migrate to the latest Simatic technologies. This makes their legacy automation systems future-proof, increases plant availability and extends machine lifespan. ...

Read more...
LBA leverages extensive experience base to provide turnkey solutions
March 2016
Le Roux, Bouttell & Associates (LBA) was formed in July 2006 by Dave Le Roux and Leon Bouttell to fill a gap in the mining sector for detailed project engineering. Based in its own building in the heart ...

Read more...
PSA-Solar Con and PSA Technology Group
March 2016
Turnkey process automation and solar photovoltaic services.

Read more...
Process indicator for precision ­digital display
February 2016, Loadtech Load Cells
The LT1200 panel-mount process indicator is a precision digital indicator for interfacing to and measuring most process variables. The LT1200 is capable of measuring and processing variables such as mA, ...

Read more...
Honeywell modernises ammonia plant
February 2016
New Experion system for TogliattiAzot facility.

Read more...
Yokogawa releases Centum VP R6.02
February 2016, Yokogawa South Africa
Integrated production control system for greater efficiency and safety.

Read more...
Reducing risk for batch control ­systems
February 2016, Rockwell Automation
New batch application toolkit from Rockwell Automation.

Read more...
Weidmüller remote I/O system
February 2016
Leaner planning, easier installation, faster commissioning and reduced downtime with ‘u-remote’.

Read more...
Simple, open and HTML5-based: TwinCAT HMI
February 2016, Beckhoff Automation
Efficient user interface engineering directly in Visual Studio.

Read more...
Case History 146: What makes control loop optimisation worthwhile?
February 2016, Michael Brown Control Engineering, Editor's Choice
In this article we look at three cases where great success was achieved through optimisation. The work was all done in a petro-chemical refinery.       Case study 1 The first example is of a reactor feed ...

Read more...



<< First   < Previous   Page 17 of 43   Next >   Last >>







While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.




© Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd | All Rights Reserved