Case Studies
Conveyor system optimised by EtherCAT
EtherCAT controllers by Beckhoff enabled tna Australia to streamline the architecture and boost the power of its roflo 3 horizontal conveyor. [ + ]
Modelling provides asset improvement program for water network
A state water utility in Malaysia used modelling to conduct a study of the water supply system for a mid-sized town to recommend upgrades and futureproofing. [ + ]
SCADA increases flexibility, lowers costs for two water utilities
Modern SCADA system improves data visibility, reporting and energy usage. [ + ]
SUEZ solves big data problem with magnetic flow meters
Battery-operated magnetic flowmeter provides accurate water balance data for water utility in New York, pinpointing line breaks and saving water. [ + ]
Coating conveyor pulleys for protection and longevity
Heavy conveyors represent many millions of dollars of investment by companies over many years, so they need to be protected as much as possible. [ + ]
Smokin' good: clean compressed air for Texas BBQ Foods
Texas BBQ Foods, a New Zealand producer of Texas-inspired smoked meats, recently added a new compressed air system to meet its needs for a reliable air supply. [ + ]
Cobots strong enough to operate in a harsh environment
Texas-based Aircraft Tooling has found that UR cobots can withstand the high temperatures and harsh environment of a metal powder and plasma spray process. [ + ]
Oil and gas integrator improves processes with visual engineering
AVEVA helps Brazil-based KTY Engenharia deliver on its promise to continuously evolve and bring its customers the best in engineering practices. [ + ]
Highly durable pH sensor delivers critical measurement
Production of neopentyl glycol requires tight control of pH in tough process conditions. [ + ]
Winery increases productivity with bottling line upgrades
Yalumba winery redesigned its bottling plant to include new drives for the bottle-conveyor system, air conditioning and hospital-grade air filtration. [ + ]
Perfecting the recycling process
A leading recycling company in the US chose to work with a highly skilled systems integrator to develop a SCADA solution. [ + ]
Boutique gin distillery opens in Melbourne with Siemens technology
Industry 4.0 technology is not just for big manufacturers. [ + ]
Minutes instead of days: energy chains reduce the assembly time of machining centres
In its robotic machining centres, Taiwanese tool manufacturer Hartford uses fully harnessed energy chain systems from igus. [ + ]
Brewery finds itself ahead of user requests
Updated control software at the Sierra Nevada Brewery Co has improved productivity by allowing all departments to communicate seamlessly. [ + ]
The robot eye with an all-round field of view
Robots can move — but not see — in all directions. A patented laser sensor developed by a Fraunhofer research institution provides a solution. [ + ]
