The synapses of the distributed control system September 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa Industrial operations require a distributed control system (DCS) to coordinate and control their process subsystems in real time. Like the brain, a DCS is a multitasking maestro, controlling and coordinating complex processes in a myriad of industrial setting such as large manufacturing plants, providing valuable top-down control.
Modular assembly platform for clean manufacturing September 2024, Beckhoff Automation JR Automation delivers custom automated solutions for numerous industries. It has done this through its scalable, modular automation platform, FlexChassis, which speeds up time to market while cutting costs. The company chose the XTS linear transport system from Beckhoff because of its speed, and modular design that allows for multiple configurations.
Selecting the best remote access solution for your application September 2024 In today’s Internet of Things (IoT) world, remote mobile access is a necessity for many industrial applications. There are several ways of implementing this connectivity with routers and virtual private networks.
PLCs and PACs simplify data acquisition September 2024 Data acquisition, data logging and data analysis are required functions for most modern industrial control systems. The simplest and lowest cost way to provide these functions is often by using the same platform providing real-time control, namely the PLC or the PAC.
Small-scale custom development in the information age August 2024, H3iSquared In the twenty-first century, the ability to put together custom electronic devices has become much more accessible to smaller companies, and even the private user. With the open nature of these platforms, potential developers can start learning systems easily, and do not need a massive capital output to do so.
Reliable control systems for sustainable manufacturing Technews Industry Guide: Sustainable Manufacturing 2024, Ana-Digi Systems The modern factory depends on reliable processes to ensure reliable production output. Reliable production depends on reliable control systems and accurate production information. Ana-Digi Systems has been propounding this philosophy since 1985.
Optimising pulp and paper industry water management I&C July 2024, Schneider Electric South Africa The manufacturing of pulp and paper is a complex process that involves several stages to convert wood into the final paper product. The industry has strict guidelines for water discharge into effluent systems. To meet the requirements, pulp and paper mills are increasingly focusing on the reuse of water.
Delta and CODESYS to redefine motion control in manufacturing I&C July 2024, ElectroMechanica In today’s fast-paced world of industrial digitalisation, the need to streamline production and enhance output quality is more critical than ever. Leading this industrial evolution is Delta Electronics, through its innovative collaboration with the CODESYS group that aims to redefine motion control in manufacturing.
Drive technology on a packaging line for microbatteries September 2024, Beckhoff Automation Only high-precision labelling reliably puts hearing aid batteries into a deep sleep. This is where KOCH Pac-Systeme comes in with its packaging line equipped with Beckhoff technology for the end customer, VARTA.
ACTOM Industry to upgrade drive and control system May 2024, ACTOM Electrical Machines ACTOM Industry secured an important contract to upgrade the drive and control system of a man-winder at a gold mine in Ghana.
Megatech is expanding May 2024 Megatech SA has been importing high quality industrial plant equipment and spare parts since 2016. Based in KwaZulu-Natal, the company specialises in electrical and mechanical equipment and instrumentation.
Powerful and versatile IIoT controller February 2024, ifm - South Africa The IIoT controller from ifm is a powerful, communicative and flexible PLC solution in machine and plant digitalisation.
ACTOM Industry to upgrade drive and control system February 2024, ACTOM Electrical Machines ACTOM Industry secured an important contract to upgrade the drive and control system of a man-winder at a gold mine in Ghana.
Powerful and versatile IIoT controller February 2024, ifm - South Africa The IIoT controller from ifm is a powerful, communicative and flexible PLC solution in machine and plant digitalisation.
MCCs for local and international markets November 2023, Iritron With a history of delivering large engineering projects globally, Iritron has over 20 years’ experience in designing motor control centres (MCCs) built to the highest international specifications.
Deep learning based component inspection in the automotive industry September 2023, Beckhoff Automation Achieving the shortest possible inspection times – even when working with different components – is paramount when it comes to series production. This is precisely what stoba Sondermaschinen achieved with its optical inspection system, which is based on deep learning, and features the Beckhoff XPlanar planar motor system at the conveyor system core.
Case history 189: Poor furnace temperature control. September 2023, Michael Brown Control Engineering, Editor's Choice Many process engineers do not appreciate the importance of flow loops in their unit controls. A senior process engineer once told me that flow loops need not be tuned well, as they generally have little effect on the more important and much slower loops like temperatures and pressures.
PLCs and PACs simplify data acquisition August 2023 Data acquisition, data logging and data analysis are required functions for most modern industrial control systems. The simplest and lowest cost way to provide these functions is often by using the same platform that’s providing real-time control, namely the PLC or the programmable automation controller.
Enhanced perimeter defence solution August 2023, Emerson Automation Solutions Emerson is improving perimeter security for the DeltaV distributed control system with its new NextGen Smart Firewall, a purpose-built control system firewall designed to provide easy-to-install and maintain perimeter security for all industries.
ABB supports National Water Week May 2023, ABB South Africa The automation level in the water industry needs to improve to cope with the increasing demand for fresh and clean water. This is the message from technology leader ABB during Water Week, which was held from 20 to 26 March.
