Loop signature 22: How cyclical disturbances affect a control loop April 2024, Michael Brown Control Engineering When tuning noisy loops, we recommend in our courses that one should eliminate the noise by editing it out, so the tuning will be done only on the true process response, free of any noise. The controller is controlling the process, and is not controlling the noise.
High-performance motion control for teabag packaging machine April 2024, Beckhoff Automation Teepak relies on PC-based control and drive technology from Beckhoff to set new benchmarks for speed and precision in its teabag packaging machines.
VEGA takes the pressure out of water pressure measurement April 2024, VEGA Controls SA Water treatment systems in metropolitan areas require careful monitoring and management processes across widespread networks. However, process plants choosing VEGA for their process automation know that the company offers more than just precise and reliable pressure sensors and instrumentation.
Bringing Industry 4.0 to a castings foundry for heavy industries March 2024 Moving to Industry 4.0 takes time and determination, especially for an established company in a heavy industry. Castings foundry, POK in Mexico has moved toward Industry 4.0 in a series of steps over several years, changing from manual to automated systems for more available, immediate and reliable data.
SMOM – the future is here now March 2024, Iritron , IT in Manufacturing In his presentation at the recent MESA Africa conference, Neels van der Walt, business development manager at Iritron, revealed the all-encompassing concept of smart mining operations management (SMOM), and why it is inextricably linked to the future of worldwide mining operations.
Navigating disruption in manufacturing March 2024, IT in Manufacturing When considering IT in manufacturing, the underlying assumption is twofold: first, a wave of valuable maturing technologies can be harnessed to create new business value, and second, the environment in which these technologies will be applied will be relatively predictable, with change following a manageable, evolutionary path. However, recent disruptions have shattered these assumptions.
Complete system for transparent energy monitoring March 2024, Beckhoff Automation, Electrical Power & Protection Transparent energy monitoring reduces both machine downtime and the necessity to oversize the corresponding components. Added to these advantages are simplified preventive maintenance, and increased production efficiency. The wide range of PC-based control technology from Beckhoff offers a solution that can be optimally adapted to individual applications.
Iritron’s year of consolidation March 2024, Iritron , System Integration & Control Systems Design Despite the multiple challenges faced by businesses in South Africa, the buoyancy of the technology sector worldwide has produced some green shoots for automation specialist, Iritron.
Five edge opportunities for SIs to maximise revenue in 2024 March 2024, System Integration & Control Systems Design System integrators continue to face the challenge of doing more with less – supporting complex operations, while meeting production schedules with limited resources, and innovating to increase efficiency, maximise safety and reduce risk.
Quality test tools save costs at pulp and paper mill April 2024, Comtest, Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration A case study on how preventive maintenance and a few good test tools avoided unnecessary motor replacements at a pulp and paper company.
WEG Africa applauds energy standards for motor efficiency February 2024, WEG Africa, Electrical Power & Protection In a country where most electric motors are not energy efficient, the announcement by South Africa’s government of its plans to introduce Minimum Energy Performance Standards is not a day too soon.
World first planetary gearbox customisation February 2024, SEW-Eurodrive, Motion Control & Drives When a mining operation in Mpumalanga found that one of its planetary gearboxes on a high-torque conveyor was failing, it called SEW-EURODRIVE for a solution. Leveraging the latest intelligent technology, the solution was a pioneering innovation providing a cost-effective replacement that will ensure reliable performance.
Thermoforming machine automation February 2024, Beckhoff Automation, Motion Control & Drives Hamer has joined forces with Beckhoff to develop a thermoforming machine for water-based cellulose pulp to produce fully recyclable and environmentally-friendly cellulose packaging.
ABB and Gravitricity to collaborate on energy storage systems February 2024, ABB South Africa, News ABB has signed an agreement with UK-based gravity energy storage firm Gravitricity to explore how hoist expertise and technologies can accelerate the development and implementation of gravity energy storage systems in former mines.
Process instrumentation that delivers February 2024 The incorporation of Honsberg, Greisinger, Martens, Val.Co and Delta OHM into the Senseca brand has enabled Senseca to expand its research, development and manufacturing operations globally. This has resulted in state-of-the art flow, level and environmental measurement instrumentation that is suitable for applications throughout industry.
Level sensing, conveyor control and grid resistors February 2024, DRH Components, Level Measurement & Control DRH Components is a specialist electric component and systems supplier with a focus on the control of electric motors. As part of its wide variety of products, the company markets the entire Bindicator range. Bindicator manufactures sensors for dry bulk and liquid level measurement.
Greenhouse gas monitoring satellites February 2024, ABB South Africa ABB has secured a third contract with GHGSat, the global leader in high-resolution greenhouse gas monitoring from space, to manufacture optical sensors for its satellites set to launch into orbit in 2024.
Next-generation hybrid power unit for Formula 1 January 2024, Siemens South Africa, IT in Manufacturing Red Bull Ford Powertrains has leveraged the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software from Siemens Digital Industries Software to develop the next-generation hybrid ICE/electric driven power unit for the 2026 Formula 1 racing season.
