System integrators are a diverse market September 2024, Editor's Choice System integrators (SIs) combine expertise on emergent technologies with real world experience. Working with SIs, it’s inevitable that at some point someone will say, “We’re not a typical SI.” And in many ways, it’s true. SIs come in all shapes and sizes.
Avoiding the pitfalls of PLC and scada control system integration August 2024, Iritron Upgrading your control system by integrating PLCs with scada systems should be a simple seamless process. Regrettably, the industry is plagued with control system integration and upgrade myths and misconceptions that can lead to liability issues, project delays, cost overruns and decreased plant performance.
EtherCAT measurement terminals for vehicle development at Mercedes-Benz August 2024, Beckhoff Automation At the Mercedes Technology Centre plant in Sindelfingen, Germany, car axles are examined with the highest precision on four test benches, in parallel with road tests and simulations. All data is acquired using PC-based control from Beckhoff.
Loop signature 23: Tuning Part 2. August 2024, Editor's Choice It is my opinion that most tuning methods are very crude. They do of course also offer a starting point for tuning if one is not fortunate enough to have a sophisticated tuning package like a Protuner around.
PIC microcontrollers with integrated FPGA features in TME August 2024 The new PIC16F131xx microcontrollers in TME’s offering from Microchip are ideal for the evolving and miniaturising electronic equipment market, offering efficient power management and predictable response times for controllers.
Five smart machine trends you need to know I&C July 2024, Adroit Technologies The last ten years have brought about dramatic advances in technologies that OEMs had never realised would affect their designs or the saleability of their machines, much less impact business models and profits so dramatically. The following discussion will cover key advancements and recommendations all OEMs should be adopting in their design processes to stay current and competitive.
36 years of innovation and success I&C July 2024, SAM Systems Automation & Management , Editor's Choice Systems Automation & Management was established in 1988 at a time when there were no other systems integrators (SIs) in the process business. SA Instrumentation & Control’s editor caught up with managing director, Claudio Agostinetto to find out more about how this thriving company has prospered over the last 36 years.
Understanding the role of AI in generative engineering design April 2024 When a design engineer sets out to design a new part, component, or assembly, the intent is to meet the design requirements for fit, form and function, and also incorporate a certain degree of innovation and elegance to the overall design. There is no reason to re-invent the wheel by introducing a new design.
PCS stays up so you don’t have to April 2024, PCS Global Maybe it’s time to look at a solution that stays online 99,99999% of the time so you don’t have to. This the world of Stratus computer platforms, tailor-made for your critical applications.
Four ways the global parts shortage has led to innovation and openness March 2024 For those who use automation parts, the unpredictable nature of the supply chain is one of the biggest problems faced today. The shortfall has impacted every industry, but automation components have been especially affected.
Iritron’s year of consolidation March 2024, Iritron , Editor's Choice 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, Editor's Choice 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.
Condition monitoring in a forging press retrofit February 2024, Beckhoff Automation Significantly increased vibration on machines can result in many forms of negative impacts such as reduced system performance or damage to the machine and foundation. Using the example of retrofitting a forging press with a maximum press force of 2000 tons, Wölfel Engineering explains how efficiently the process was tailored and implemented with PC-based control and measurement technology from Beckhoff.
System integration in the digital age February 2024 To meet the challenges of an increasingly competitive marketplace, many manufacturers (end users) must focus on their core competencies and outsource the rest to experts.
Choosing a system integrator January 2024, Editor's Choice Automation is an essential part of manufacturing today. Whatever the size, an upgrade or migration project can be complex, and the risks can be high. This is where system integrators (SIs) can help. They can bring together complex subsystems or components of a larger system and make them operate as a whole.
Iritron awarded international contract for furnace control September 2023, Iritron Iritron has been awarded two international, multimillion-Rand furnace drying projects. The company has extensive expertise in furnace drying control systems, and provides solutions in the fields of electrical, instrumentation, control systems, and decision support systems.
Capitalise on risks by turning them into opportunities for growth March 2023, Iritron In spite of the challenges facing the global and local economy, systems integration expert, Iritron remains optimistic for the year ahead, and believes that there are significant opportunities to be found during a challenging economic climate.
Control loop case history 185: Temperature cascade control on boiler desuperheaters. January 2023, Michael Brown Control Engineering, Editor's Choice This is a wonderful example of how the use of a cascade flow control still allowed excellent control of the primary temperature control loop to be achieved, in spite of a valve with severe problems.
Loop Signatures 15: Digital controllers – Part 7: The D term, concluded November 2022 This third and final article on the subject of the derivative term in digital controllers deals with choosing the right response if you wish the derivative action to work on both setpoint changes and load changes.
