Following trends: What technology is worth your time and effort? April 2023 Technology trends refer to the current and future developments in the field of technology that are expected to have a significant impact on various aspects of society, including the manufacturing industry. These trends are driven by advances in computing power, new materials, data analysis and artificial intelligence, among other factors.
Loop Signatures 17 - How to make a bad valve into a good valve. April 2023, Michael Brown Control Engineering, PLCs, DCSs & Controllers People often have little realisation as to how badly a faulty valve can affect the performance of the control of the loop. So how can one make a real valve with its problems into a perfect valve? The answer is simple. One makes use of a technique called cascade control, whereby a second controller is used to control the flow of fluid through the valve.
UJ and Schneider Electric launch 4IR Experience Room April 2023, Schneider Electric South Africa, News Schneider Electric and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment have officially unveiled the 4IR Experience Room, a first for UJ.
Festo celebrates 50 years in the African market April 2023, Festo South Africa, News Festo has played a significant role in shaping the industrial landscape and improving the economy. Today, they have a strong presence across Africa. Their success can be attributed to their Process, Electric and Pneumatic Automation, as well as Didactic (technical education) business units that act cohesively to provide customers with single-source best-fit solutions.
How to slash your energy consumption costs April 2023, IT in Manufacturing
Through the development of new and advanced processes, LOESCHE’s vertical roller mills have undergone continuous improvement in their mechanical properties. The company is also renowned as a provider ...
The rise of AI in manufacturing March 2023, IT in Manufacturing Every indicator suggests that ChatGPT is a major technological milestone and the beginning of something significant in artificial intelligence. But as a control and automation engineer, you might also wonder whether there are any immediate applications in manufacturing.
Case history 186: Don’t always trust valve position feedback signals March 2023, Michael Brown Control Engineering, PLCs, DCSs & Controllers I recently encountered an interesting problem in a minerals recovery processing plant. The loop in question was a gas flow control to a burner. The operators reported that the loop cycled badly in automatic, and was very difficult to control manually. The C&I technicians had tried all sorts of tunings without any improvement.
An innovative cobot March 2023, DNH Tradeserve t/a DNH Technologies The Franka Emika Production 3 is a highly innovative collaborative robot that is playing a key role in shaping the future of smart factories.
Futureproofing industrial networks March 2023, RJ Connect, Fieldbus & Industrial Networking Moxa has announced launched its next-generation networking portfolio. This new line-up is designed to futureproof industrial networks to accelerate digital transformation and help organisations improve operational efficiency and resilience.
Measuring forces at the detection limit March 2023, Beckhoff Automation, Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration Calibrating multidimensional force sensors is considered the supreme discipline of measurement and testing technology. GTM Testing and Metrology in Hesse, Germany is taking multi-component calibration to the next level using PC-based control, EtherCAT and servo drive technology from Beckhoff.
Achieving zero emissions March 2023, ABB South Africa Achieving net zero emissions by 2050 will require a complete transformation of the energy landscape. Real progress will take a balanced approach, with a journey mindset, to make strategic investments scaled over time to reduce carbon emissions, waste and cost. ABB understands the urgency of this need. However, we also know that the transition cannot happen overnight.
Innovative adaptor with added features March 2023, SEW-EURODRIVE Constantly improving its technology and value offering to the market, SEW-EURODRIVE recently launched its innovative AMS adaptor with added features to benefit the end user.
When every centimetre counts March 2023, VEGA Controls SA A pressure transmitter from VEGA measures water level exactly to the centimetre, and is an important component of the safety system of the Schlegeis reservoir in Austria.
New guided radar level transmitters February 2023, Level Measurement & Control KROHNE has introduced four new additions to the OPTIFLEX series of guided radar level transmitters. Each device is designed for specific areas of application in a very wide range of industries.
Master of all trades February 2023, Endress+Hauser South Africa, Flow Measurement & Control The Promass Q Coriolis-based flowmeter from Endress+Hauser is a multivariable measurement instrument that offers food manufacturers the opportunity to optimise their raw materials accounting with innovative technology.
Increased efficiency in crisps production February 2023, ifm - South Africa, Flow Measurement & Control An essential requirement in the food industry is to ensure product traceability. Manufacturers need to adapt their production methods, making them more efficient in order to remain competitive.
Tharisa Minerals looks to Zest WEG for electrical equipment February 2023, WEG Africa, Electrical Power & Protection When PGM and chrome producer Tharisa Minerals built its pioneering Vulcan ultra-fine chrome recovery and beneficiation plant near Rustenburg, it looked to Zest WEG for a range of electrical equipment.
Magnetic bearings for sustainable compressed air production February 2023, SKF South Africa, Motion Control & Drives SKF’s magnetic bearings are playing a key role in reducing CO2 emissions across a range of industrial applications, including compressors.
A complete control-integrated vision solution from Beckhoff February 2023, Beckhoff Automation Beckhoff Vision offers machine builders and end users a complete image processing system that covers all the necessary components from software to illumination. Seamlessly integrated into EtherCAT-based control technology, it opens up significant competitive advantages for users.
