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Industrial Applications
April 2013
Is There a Future for the PLC?
Trends in control technology
Factory Automation
Change defines the world. The current challenges faced by society range from the demographic shift to a growing scarcity of natural resources....
April 2013
Total Transparency in Plants
SCADA system now with multi touch
Factory Automation
A well-known SCADA system has become one of the world's most frequently used visualization systems due to its flexibility and openness. In over...
April 2013
On the Right Track
RFID system is ensuring the correct allocation of components in engine production
Test & Measurement,Factory Automation
An automotive manufacturer in China is using RFID to coordinate the production of different engine versions. System integrator Tianyong Mechatronics...
April 2013
Touch Panel Improves Plant Productivity
12.1" display
Factory Automation
The interface between man and machine often provides potential for optimization in automated production. In particular increases in efficiency...
March 2013
3D Printing from Racing to Automotive
Technology finds broader application spectrum
Factory Automation
CRP Group is involved as technological partner in several projects that go from motorsports to automotive. This article wants to illustrate how...
March 2013
When Science Fiction Becomes Reality
Additive manufacturing poised to enter the mass market
Factory Automation
It's a beautiful summer morning. Klaus has invited some good friends for breakfast on his garden terrace. Everything is almost ready for the...
March 2013
New Design Solutions for a More Economic Small Batch Production
From bionic science to technological innovation with 3D printing
Factory Automation
Biological processes, motion patterns of living organisms or physical construction principles: Nature has countless solutions only waiting to...
March 2013
New Heights in Failsafe Technology
Failsafe industrial controllers in Frankfurt's new Tower 185 control pressure ventilation and smoke extraction systems
Factory Automation
As recently proved by Hermos AG of Mistelgau near Bayreuth, building automation is benefitting from experiences gained in industrial applications....
March 2013
PC-based Solutions for Industrial Automation
HMIs, routers and remote control software
Factory Automation
ASEM is an Italian company that has been operating for over 25 years in the market of PC-based industrial applications and since 10 years in...
February 2013
Who Accessed the Network When, Where and Why?
Combining functional analysis with condition monitoring
Factory Automation
The fact that a system works says nothing about the network quality. Practice frequently confirms this conclusion, and a network monitoring is...
February 2013
Assessment of the Safety System on a Door with Guard Locking
Improvements by new standard
Industrial Equipment,Factory Automation
The use of guard locking on safety doors has long been a proven technology for protecting machines with overtraveling movements. Guard locking...
February 2013
Basic Remote Control Systems That Pay Off
Monitoring and controlling of distributed system parts based on GPRS
Factory Automation
Maintenance and control of processes and system parts in remote locations requires reliable and efficient remote control systems. A wide range...
February 2013
How to Connect Robot Cells to Any Industrial Network
For Swedish automation company, simplicity is the key to success
Factory Automation
SVIA in Sweden use Anybus X-gateways to connect their DeviceNet-based robot cells to any network that their customers are using. Svensk Industriautomation...
February 2013
Potato (R)Evolution
Lean Connectivity brings tremendous benefits to an agricultural sorting plant
Factory Automation
The company Schaltanlagenbau Gormanns GmbH was responsible for the electrical power supply and drive and automation concept in a fully automated...
February 2013
Resolving Machine Software Problems Remotely
Internet-based remote maintenance and diagnostics service
Factory Automation
"Worldwide, our machinery is well-known for its reliability and endurance, yet machinery will always remain machinery. Something can always...
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On the Right Track
RFID system is ensuring the correct allocation of components in engine production
An automotive manufacturer in China is using RFID to coordinate the production of different engine versions. System integrator...
In Focus
Test, Measurement & Sensors
Like most sectors of the economy, the Test, Measurement & Sensor branch has recovered from the economic crisis faster...
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“Growing Trend Towards Integration In and Between All Areas of Industry“
Interview with Oliver Frese, Senior Vice President HANNOVER MESSE at Deutsche Messe AG
IEN: The motto for HANNOVER MESSE 2013 will be "Integrated Industry". In what ways will this motto be reflected...
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