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New mixing technology increases production capacity for body-care products
Urtekram International A/S is the largest Danish manufacturer of organic body-care products such as cream, shampoo and liquid deodorant. Recently the company has achieved an increase in its production capacity by installing new batch-mixing technology.
[ + ]Vortex shedding tutorial - Part 3
In Parts 1 and 2 of this article on vortex shedding flowmeters we looked in detail at how they work and how they are constructed. In Part 3 we look at what needs to be considered in the application of vortex flowmeters.
[ + ]Actively improving quality
The increasing use of nonlinear electrical loads in all types of industrial and commercial applications has resulted in the introduction of potentially harmful problems. Active filters provide a reliable and cost-effective solution.
[ + ]Machine safety design
There comes a point in machine safety design when the designer needs to decide if it makes more sense to use multiple safety relays or to upgrade to a safety controller.
[ + ]Using sensors to make grippers more productive
Sensor-equipped grippers enhance quality and productivity of automated assembly processes and can enable fully automatic, recipe-driven flexible production.
[ + ]IEEE 1588v2 precision timekeeping: getting substation automation in sync
As the marine chronometer demonstrated, simply keeping accurate time is a huge competitive advantage: it allows you to precisely coordinate complex systems.
[ + ]2011: the year of integration, visibility and energy management
In today’s highly competitive global marketplace, improving outputs and increasing productivity is a key organisational priority. That means the focus for most industries in 2011 and beyond will be to improve processes and efficiencies, and wherever possible, automate.
[ + ]Vortex shedding tutorial - Part 2
In Part 1 of this article on vortex shedding flowmeters we looked at the principles of their operation and the basic construction of the meter. In Part 2 we examine the transducer and the transmitter.
[ + ]Distributed I/O improves water treatment plant
In central New York State, recent upgrades at a municipal water plant have provided the means for operators to enhance their process for meeting the water quality needs of customers.
[ + ]The changing role of the operator
As businesses strive to gain a competitive advantage from their operations, the way operators perform their work has evolved. Shifting from being purely functional to highly analytical, operators have become an increasingly critical part of today’s business processes - significantly changing the way businesses operate and adding more value than ever before.
[ + ]Robot keeps trailer maker competitive
When you introduce robotics into a workplace an assumption is sometimes made that it will cost jobs. Greg Allison believes exactly the opposite.
[ + ]OLD Machine safety design
There comes a point in machine safety design when the designer needs to decide if it makes more sense to use multiple safety relays or to upgrade to a safety controller. This point typically occurs when the application requires three or more safety relays. This article focuses on some of the issues that designers must consider when determining whether a safety relay or a safety controller is the best solution for a particular job.
[ + ]Wireless LAN system at petrochemical plant
Shell Eastern Petroleum Ltd (SEPL) has recently completed its Ethylene Cracker Complex (ECC) as part of its Houdini project on the island of Pulau Bukom, Singapore. The full project included modifications and additions to the existing Bukom refinery.
[ + ]Coining control at the Royal Australian Mint
A reimagined materials handling solution, paired with the latest control and automation technology, delivers optimised workplace safety, improved security and enhanced production efficiency at the Royal Australian Mint.
[ + ]Selecting the optimum motion control solution for the application
A machine with optimum motion control will help the end user improve the bottom line through labour reduction, higher throughput and faster return on investment. Motion control that is easy to use and set up, straightforward to troubleshoot, and backed by a quality support team adds to the advantages of the physical solution.
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