ABB’s digital system improves productivity and reduces energy consumption at Tokuyama cement plant in Japan

ABB has delivered the advanced process control solution ABB Ability Expert Optimizer system to control, stabilise and optimise industrial processes at the Tokuyama Nanyo cement plant in Japan. The commissioning of ABB Ability Expert Optimizer enables Tokuyama to reduce about 3 percent of thermal energy consumption in the kiln as …

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Addressing the energy industry’s challenges

This September, energy software developer, COPA-DATA UK, will be hosting two zenon Energy Day events. Taking place at Staffordshire’s Aston Marina on September 26, and then in Glasgow at Glasgow Caledonian University on September 28, the events will welcome industry professionals as well as new and existing COPA-DATA customers to …

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Transitioning to hydrogen?

At Gat | Wat 2023 (Cologne, Germany, 6-7 September), Teledyne Gas & Flame Detection will showcase its latest technology developments for any utilities involved in hydrogen transition projects. From booth E25 in hall 7, the company will highlight the brand new high-performance GS700-Hydrogen gas detector and the recently launched ultra-fast …

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Contrinex ultrasonic sensors help get to the ‘meat of it’ on a bin wash-line

The robust and high sensing performance of Contrinex’s Ultrasonic sensors, available from PLUS Automation, enables them to be relied upon to confirm or measure levels. In this application, rather than looking at a silo or tank, we look at a tote bin, but away from the normal manufacturing environment, we …

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ifm dependably measures distance with millimetre precision

ifm electronic has launched a new generation of OGD optical distance sensors which reliably measure distances up to 2 m with an accuracy of one millimetre, even with fast-moving, reflective, multicoloured and other challenging targets. Like the existing very successful family of OGD sensors, the new models use PMD time-of-flight …

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ROLEC aluDOOR Enclosures’ special mention in German Innovation Awards

ROLEC’s aluDOOR industrial electronic enclosures have gained a Special Mention in the German Innovation Awards. Judges praised the “high added value for users.” Robust aluDOOR is a ‘go anywhere’ hinged-lid enclosure that can be mounted on walls, bulkheads, machines and desks – safeguarding electronics in challenging indoor and harsh outdoor …

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Mencom showcases innovative industrial connectors at PACK EXPO 2023

Mencom Corporation will be showing various industrial electrical connectors at PACK EXPO 2023 — Booth #SL-6046 in the South Lower Hall. Their booth will feature hands-on displays of the company’s power, signal, and network connectors designed for automated packaging and processing equipment. These rugged connectors utilise innovative designs and robust …

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Revolutionary 3D wind turbulence simulation with real world data from LIDAR system

A common way of designing a new large building is to make a scale model and test it in a wind tunnel. This has been a recognised test for over 50 years but it is known to underestimate the peak loads, so correction factors are applied to provide a safety …

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New Gigabit Ethernet Switch with AVB/TSN and integrated PHYs for industrial automation

Industrial automation and digital transformation are driving market growth for scalable and standardised networking solutions to address the needs of commercial Operational Technology (OT) deployments. To provide automation manufacturers with a comprehensive networking solution, Microchip Technology has announced the LAN9662 Gigabit Ethernet Switch with four ports, Audio-Video Bridging and Time …

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Tektronix launches enhanced Keithley KickStart Battery Simulator Application

Tektronix, Inc, a leading provider in test and measurement solutions, today announced the launch of KickStart Software version 2.11.0, including enhancements to the Battery Simulator Application. With the ability to support the 2400 Graphical Touchscreen Series Source Measure Units (SMUs) and the 2600B Series SMUs, the Keithley KickStart Battery Simulator …

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