Case Studies
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. [ + ]
Photoelectric sensors in a hot glass production line
During peak production periods, well over one million glass bottles per day are made on production lines that use machines manufactured by Heye International. [ + ]
Power plant control systems upgrade delivers multiple benefits
Turbine, plant control and safety systems at two critical gas-fired peak load power generation plants have been modernised to improve lifecycle and risk management. [ + ]
AGL uses digital twin to optimise power station
The team at AGL's Torrens Island power station in SA uses a digital twin to simulate and test different operational scenarios. [ + ]
RFID technology ensures accurate paper production
To maintain an overview of its production process, Kabel Premium Pulp & Paper utilises an RFID-based identification solution, with a wireless transmission system. [ + ]
A crushing success for Teusner Wines
Winemaker Teusner Wines recently invested in new compressors for the pneumatic grape crushing presses at its purpose-built winery in the Barossa Valley, South Australia.
[ + ]Factory upgrade safeguards long-term gelatine production
An innovative approach to project execution breathes new life into a gelatine manufacturing plant. [ + ]
A reliable water supply for the Ruhr area
The Westphalia Water Works relies on centralised control technology to ensure the quality and quantity of the drinking water supply for 1.5 million people. [ + ]
Iconic Australian biscuit maker upgrades Adelaide production plant
Arnott's has upgraded its Adelaide manufacturing plant to make its biscuit production more flexible and productive. [ + ]
Anaerobic digestion provides major savings for malt producer
Since 2016 Muntons has operated a closed-loop system which turns liquid malt waste into a high-quality biofertiliser at its production plant in Suffolk, England. [ + ]
Transmitting measured data by wireless in real time
The Fraunhofer Institute has teamed up with Ericsson to offer a unique test environment for 5G applications for direct wireless real-time sensing. [ + ]
Coca-Cola Amatil boosts efficiency with robotic mixed pallet technology
Fully automated robotic palletising technology boosts the efficiency of Coca-Cola Amatil's Auckland distribution centre. [ + ]
Pinnacle Midstream futureproofs Texas oil and gas operations
Pinnacle Midstream has a philosophy of creating customer value by leveraging innovative technology to deliver high-quality product with improved profitably. [ + ]
