Articles
Choices in automated level detection: Part 1
There are many technologies available today for the automated measurement of the level of a material in a vessel. All the available techniques work when applied correctly in the appropriate situation. [ + ]
Become an engineering entrepreneur today
The days of expecting a job for 30 to 40 years, say, from one company are rapidly diminishing as competition intensifies, so we need to approach the problem of employment from a different angle and create engineering jobs ourselves. [ + ]
Analyser sampling systems: verifying fluid flow for reliability and accuracy
No matter how sophisticated a fluid analyser system may be, it will be ineffective if a sample flow fails to reach the analyser sensor or if the sample is contaminated or stale. The most advanced systems in the world cannot provide accurate results without a valid fluid sample. [ + ]
21st-century oil: hard to find, hard to produce
The era of cheap oil is over. Chris Rhodes, an expert on energy and environmental issues, explains why. [ + ]
Does it all come down to wearing a glove?
It almost looks as though wearing a glove might decide whether or not you use a panel PC with multitouch functionality. But there is also a price argument, and multitouch is not yet fully supported by all HMI software tools either. So whether an OEM opts for multitouch or a simple touch panel PC is also a question of the technology they use. [ + ]
Simulation inspires equipment and plant engineers
Tetra Pak CPS uses CFD analyses to optimise spray dryers and separators. [ + ]
Holcim relies on drive technology from NORD Drivesystems
Holcim Ltd, one of the largest construction material producers worldwide uses conveyor drive systems from NORD in its production of different aggregates along with cement, gravel and concrete. [ + ]
PAT gains traction
At IFPAC 2012, industry experts from the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries met with suppliers and partners to discuss the latest trends and development in PAT. During talks, it became evident that PAT implementation is gaining traction in the biopharmaceutical industry. [ + ]
Cutting CCA’s carbon footprint
Coca-Cola Amatil is reducing the carbon footprint of its 600 mL PET bottles by 22% with the help of stainless steel. [ + ]
Dematic delivers at Tesco’s fourth Dotcom store
Dematic has provided Tesco with an automated materials picking and handling system for the company’s fourth ‘Dotcom store’ that went live in January 2012. Dematic technology will also feature in Tesco’s fourth and fifth Dotcom stores. [ + ]
Cross-functional process technology
Standardised process modules are bringing significant technical and economic benefits in areas - such as filtration, heating and cleaning - that span a range of industries and applications. [ + ]
Automating a brand new biotech plant
Belgium-based UCB has awarded Emerson Process Management a $6.1 million contract to provide integrated process automation and operations management systems for a new biopharmaceutical production centre in Bulle, Switzerland. [ + ]
Intelligent cargo for more efficient, greener logistics
EU-funded research has developed an ‘intelligent cargo’ system that knows where it is, where it is going, when it needs to be there and who is handling it. [ + ]
Optyx is the Key to quality for cranberry producer
By installing an Optyx sorter, L&S Cranberry has increased its production time from one shift a day to two, six days a week. [ + ]
Finance solutions for Australian contractors
Export Finance and Insurance Corporation (EFIC), the Australian Government’s export credit agency, offers specialist finance solutions that helped pipe suspension designer and manufacturer Binder fulfil a contract for Australia’s Gorgon LNG project. [ + ]
