Articles
A real-world approach to the IIoT for process reliability
New solutions enable online continuous monitoring of equipment and process health. [ + ]
Arc faults in underground electrical enclosures
The design of electrical enclosures has not significantly changed since the 1990s, but the energy levels used in underground mining have increased significantly. [ + ]
The evolution of industrial gears
The humble gearbox, primarily designed to convert electric motor power into torque, is now becoming part of a much more complex and demanding automated and autonomous system. [ + ]
Wireless links and networks: determining your antenna needs
Wireless networks are becoming increasingly commonplace in industrial environments, but most process engineers are not necessarily trained in radiophysics. [ + ]
Industrial cybersecurity: people, processes and technologies
Industrial cybersecurity is not a technological problem to be solved, but a process of continuous awareness and adaptation. [ + ]
Connectivity: backbone of the digital enterprise — Part 2
Bridging the divide between OT and IT will support collaboration and enhance overall production efficiency, reliability, visibility, flexibility and security. [ + ]
Power over Ethernet
The benefits of PoE are numerous, and today there is a growing demand for industrial-grade PoE equipment in many different industry sectors. [ + ]
5 reasons to use IO-Link
IO-Link is a standardised communication technology. You let the sensors and actuators do the talking. Simply plug in the cable and off you go. [ + ]
Connectivity: backbone of the digital enterprise — Part 1
Bridging the divide between OT and IT will support collaboration and enhance overall production efficiency, reliability, visibility, flexibility and security. [ + ]
I4.0: How do we create smart factories?
The answer to the question of how we transition to Industry 4.0 is not that simple; it is, rather, a journey typically commencing with a digital strategy. [ + ]
Pressure relief device monitoring: how to detect releases, leaking and fugitive emissions — Part 2
How to comply with environmental regulations and detect PRD malfunctions while minimising costs and cutting operating expenses. [ + ]
Quality monitoring in milk processing — Part 2
In Part 1 the monitoring of milk delivery and storage, and the minimisation of product loss were discussed. In this article: food safety and shelf life maximisation through heat treatment. [ + ]
From mass production to mass customisation
The Factory of the Future is not just better than the factory of the past — it's different. Using digitalisation and connectivity, the new factory will mass-produce individualised products. [ + ]
7 common cable management mistakes
When laying cables and hoses in cable carriers and e-chains, there are a number of common mistakes that are unwittingly made that can have an adverse effect on efficiency and reliability. [ + ]
Efficient automotive production with RFID technology
Production of the Audi A8 in Neckarsulm utilises continuous wireless identification. [ + ]
