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Thin computers for industrial environments
Designed to withstand high temperatures, shocks and vibrations over long periods, the new BTC14 (photo) industrial thin-client computer has four uniform digital DisplayPorts, enabling processes to be visualized on up to four Ultra-HD (4K) screens, providing an optimal overview of…
Seamless information exchange from field to cloud
Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture (OPC UA) enables the platform-independent, interoperable, and cross-vendor collaboration of production machines and makes communication between machines and systems possible — both in closed networks and via internet. For the first time, this company has…
New system-independent input/output modules
This company extended its Axioline I/O system portfolio to include plug-in, system-independent I/O Smart Elements (photo) featuring a compact design and up to 16 channels. The elements featuring IP20 degree of protection are inserted into an Axioline F backplane. Backplane…
Software update brings improved analysis and modeling
This company has introduced Version 5.5 of its Multiphysics software suite (photo), with new features including new sketching tools for easier modeling of planar drawings and several new add-on modules that tackle shape and topology optimization, nonlinear shells, random vibration,…
Edge-to-cloud data collection and accessibility
Proficy Historian 8.0 (photo) provides users with a scalable solution for data collection and aggregation across deployments of any size, extending data migration from edge to cloud. Updates to Version 8.0 include tag mapping, advanced trend analysis with annotations and…
LED illumination simplifies sight-glass setup
The capabilities of MetaClamp and MetaGlas sight-glass windows have been expanded with the addition of light-emitting diode (LED) lighting technology. Designed for sanitary or hygienic applications in the pharmaceutical, food, beverage, brewery and biotechnology industries, the new MetaClamp LED Ring…
Glass-free pH sensors with improved CIP stability
The new generation of ISFET sensors (photo) is made of unbreakable polyether ether ketone (PEEK), which offers maximum product safety, accuracy and much improved clean-in-place (CIP) stability. ISFET pH sensors can be used in any application where glass PH sensors…
Stainless-steel tank covers for hygienic processes
LKD and LKDC tank covers securely fit the openings of high-, low- or non-pressure tanks, both above and below the liquid level. Two different models are offered for hygienic processes. The circular LKDC stainless-steel tank cover (photo) is used on…
Customizable, automatic ingredient-batching systems
This company’s Micro and Tote Batching Systems (photo) are customized, automatic ingredient-batching systems for both liquid and dry materials. These systems typically include supply bins, feeders, work platforms, automatic or manual bin refilling, liquid tank/pump skid equipment and the dry-…
Focus on Motors and Drives
New version of drive-analyzer app now available At SPS 2019 (Nuremberg, Germany; November 26–28), this company presented its latest solutions for smart and networked drive technology (photo). By networking entire drive systems, machine and plant builders, as well as users,…