Information Technologies (IT) and Operational Technologies (OT) have long, isolated histories with many examples of failed attempts of integration in the Industrial Internet of Things. Historically, OT and IT functions did not overlap and were managed by separate departments, each with their own set of goals and responsibilities. However, smart factories of the future demands are evolving into the area of Internet of Things, which will inevitably lead to the overlap. The Industry 4.0 revolution is changing the existing structures in OT and IT leading to an increased demand for distributed data storage solutions, data processing networks, cloud services and data security in industrial environments.
Following the manufacture by wet chemical processes, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients are precipitated or crystallized out from the solvent. The subsequent steps are usually isolation and drying.
Hygienic drying in a vacuum requires a lot of attributes. The innovative spherical dryer design provides the highest performance according process control and latest GMP standards. De Dietrich Process Systems is currently delivering several units in that field.
Delta, a world-class provider of industrial automation solutions, has announced its theme of “Digitalization and Flexibility for Smart, Green Manufacturing” for the Taipei Int’l Industrial Automation Exhibition 2017. Delta will feature its brand new High Flexibility Multi-tasking Smart Production Line with a customer-centric, IIoT-based, fully-automated demo which integrates Delta’s manufacturing execution system (MES), equipment management system, IIoT technology, industrial robots, and automation control solutions. At the exhibition, the demo will perform on-site smart manufacturing by taking customer orders, flexibly producing customized products, and presenting production process and equipment operation data in real-time.
Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, today announces that its Delta Americas Headquarters located in Fremont, Calif., was honored by UC Berkley’s Center for the Built Environment (CBE), earning an Honorable Mention in its 2017 Livable Buildings Award program. The superior sustainable design and high quality-of-life properties of Delta’s US LEED Platinum-certified, net-zero-energy designed green building were instrumental in receiving the honor. Based on its calculated energy usage in 2016, its Energy Use Intensity (EUI) achieved 21.6, indicating the facility saved 90 percent energy than traditional buildings (Average EUI: 212)*1. In July of this year, the building achieved full net-zero operation, with its solar energy generation surpassing consumption.
The sensor specialist Balluff has developed a new BTS infrared temperature sensor with IO-Link interface and two switching outputs. It can monitor temperatures between 250 and 1250 °C even in inaccessible or hazardous areas, detect hot objects in motion and record temperature values - all without contact.
Eichenberger has developed a new cold-rolled ball screw (KGT = ball screw). Thanks to its ingenious, sophisticated ball return system, it sets unprecedented benchmarks in many ways. In particular, it will surprise you with its cost.
Developed for maximum performance - Designed for minimum price
We know the famous Henri Ford quote: « Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants, so long as it’s black».
The new MVG Modular Vacuum Gripper series by COVAL is quite the opposite. It can be configured to be perfectly adapted to every application, with the technical assistance of the COVAL team. To obtain this result, some important developments have been made.
Tony Pickett, Associate Director of Product Management – Industrial & M&CD, Scott Safety, takes us through the history and inner workings of the ELSA Escape set.
If you use a thermal camera for inspections each day, you’re likely familiar with thermal tuning to get the most accurate image. You want to get the image you need quickly without wasting a lot of time in the field making manual adjustments. “1-Touch Level/Span” solves that problem.
DP Technology is helping factories of the future prepare for the digital transformation that’s taking place in manufacturing, with solutions including digital twinning, digital threads, machine-aware manufacturing, knowledge-based machining and cloud-enabled databases.