Real-time monitoring of motors maximizes uptime
The technology company Continental was honored with a total of eight prizes for its innovative products among which there are the Trackman XP, vehican interior solutions and surface pioneering materials
The conveying process FLUIDLIFT ecoblue helps to prevent the formation of abrasion and deposits of dust within the installation. This translates into increased production volumes and energy efficiency
The devices from ACE keep lock gates intact despite ship collision
Omron’s devices visualize facility and equipment condition constantly that could not have been seen, detect status errors of facilities in advance, and maintain productivity
Fiber-optic CAN measurement module
For the monitoring and lubrication of a wide range of machines
Measure displacement of blade cut depth
Micro-Epsilon has launched a new position sensor with non-contact potentiometer that offers 8 times longer service life
Digitalisation in practice in Festo products and factories: Eberhard Klotz, Head of the Industry 4.0 campaign at Festo, explains which digital solutions are already within grasp and which ones are nearly within reach
Management and control
Wind turbines require 24/7 monitoring to avoid lightning, defective rotor blades or tower movements. Targeted monitoring using modern sensor technology reduces the costs of maintenance and servicing
The EE310 and EE360 industrial transmitters from E+E Elektronik can now be integrated into a network via Ethernet interface
AMA, the German Association for Sensors and Messurement, published an evaluation of the year 2017 and asked the members for an outlook to the future developments. The AMA has around 480 members, 85 % from the industry, 15 % research institutions.
The electrification of heat provides attractive decarbonization pathways for industry and will significantly change industrial electricity use in a carbon-constrained world
How smart electromechanical devices are reshaping the plant floor and associated maintenance functions according to Thomson Industries, Inc.
For accurate pressure and temperature reads in mobile applications
Measurement of laser characteristics in additive manufacturing
Resistant to hydrogen peroxide
Enables 100% inline inspection in plastics production
For measuring the consumption of compressed air
Eliminate the need for carrying a PC or printed manuals
The value of energy efficiency is still underestimated, even if it goes beyond energy savings. Benefits include macroeconomic development, public budgets, health and well-being, industrial productivity and energy delivery
Recently Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, published new guidance on recording of energy performance contracts in government accounts. This could have a big impact on investments in energy efficiency in the public sector
For injection moulders
Allows sensors data to be transferred to the cloud
Available in three- and four-pole versions
Continuous measurement from 900 to 2000 °C
G20 Energy Efficiency Forum saw the participation of 15 countries for the launch of Energy Efficiency Toolkit, that offers a perspective on scaling up investments by defining core investments and specific funds
Italy is a model for SMEs that could unlock great energy efficiency potential in Europe. A focus on mandatory requirements for the implementation of energy audit measures
Permanent and portable meters for energy audits and more
While there has never been more pressure for industry to use less energy, energy efficiency measures are sometimes perceived as a greater risk than the rewards they can bring. Jukka Tolvanen, ABB’s energy efficiency expert, explains the benefits
This system, successfully certified to DIN EN ISO 50001:2011, now identifies and centrally documents the existing potential to improve energy efficiency
European energy efficiency directives have been revised, but no specific legislations promulgated for industry. The European Commission replied to this lack by funding a two-year project entitled the Investor Confidence Project (ICP)
Concentrates all competences for the development of hardware and software for Europe in Gothenburg and Luleå
Sierra's multivariable InnovaMass vortex flow meter measures up to five process variables with one process connection: volumetric flow rate, mass flow, density, pressure, and temperature, which is ideal for highly accurate steam flow measurement
Walter Stauffenberg, headquarters of the Stauff Group, has introduced a comprehensive energy management system into three sites in Germany. Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) has recently certified the system to DIN EN ISO 50001:2011
Fuses for Power over Ethernet connections
Designed for machine operatives and quality managers
Non-contact measurement up to 3.000° C
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