Case Studies
Safety solved through trusted partnership
A partnership with Endress+Hauser provided Nexeo with complete project management through engineering, installation, commissioning and training. [ + ]
Integrated drives for Zambian SAG mills
Kalumbila Minerals had ambitious output goals for Sentinel, its copper mine development project in north-west Zambia, and needed to recruit an entire workforce to build the infrastructure from scratch all while minimising costs. [ + ]
Worldwide coordination supports safe Ichthys start-up
A massive Australian LNG project operated by INPEX requires expertise to deliver safety systems as part of complex, multifaceted development. [ + ]
Metal fabrication on the path to the IoT
Automated RFID-based tool identification has modernised production at the SMS group. [ + ]
Continuous systems increase food production volume
Food processors around the world are increasing production volumes and efficiencies by incorporating more advanced, continuous cooking and chilling systems. [ + ]
UV treatment preserves spring water purity
Nu-Pure Beverages produces bottled spring water that it needs to be sure is free from bacteria and other pathogens. [ + ]
Wireless steam trap monitoring improves productivity
A major food manufacturer in the United States implemented a wireless network of steam trap monitoring instruments to minimise energy loss and reduce maintenance costs. [ + ]
PNG showcases world-class technology at Monier's Nebiri quarry
Monier Limited is Papua New Guinea's single largest producer of construction materials and building products. The company recently upgraded its Nebiri Quarry to increase annual output capacity from 300,000 to 1 million tonnes with the help of Metso. [ + ]
Drive automation for bogie changes
Traditional methods of railway carriage bogie exchange are time-consuming and present significant safety risks. A new automated drive solution is halving the time while improving safety. [ + ]
Solar plants maximise availability with Westermo industrial networks
Two concentrating solar power plants in Spain have implemented highly reliable data communications networks to help ensure problem-free operation. [ + ]
Crude oil pipeline operator solves flow measurement problem
A regional light crude pipeline operator in the mountain states of the US was looking for an economical, accurate method to measure crude inventory flow within its pumping stations. The pipeline operator specialises in transporting partially processed crude to other lines or main terminals. [ + ]
IO-Link retrofit delivers rapid ROI
Smart, networked switching devices improve furnace functionality, saving money for end users and OEMs. [ + ]
Top float
Australian oil and gas company Woodside's floating production, storage and offloading facility has benefited from Siemens technology. An upgrade will keep the systems in line with technology evolution as well as provide new features. [ + ]
Automation delivers five-fold increase in productivity
Faced with increased international competition and a steep drop in mining construction, Kmar Engineering sought to automate its structural steel coping process. As a result, the company achieved a 500% increase in production, better finishes and dimensional tolerances, and the ability to produce a wider range of profiles, including pipework. [ + ]
Hoisting a gondola for building maintenance
How do you lift a 2.5-tonne gondola, at various speeds, up a vertical hoist, and stop it at the right position, within ±2 mm accuracy? [ + ]