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Digital twin proves conveyor concept for coffee producer

Digital twin proves conveyor concept for coffee producer

In mechanical and plant engineering it is still common practice today that the control of a plant is programmed only after the mechanical parts have been completed. Accordingly, the interaction of mechanics, control, sensors and software is tested for the first time during commissioning. If errors suddenly occur here, it can be expensive.

24th April 2020
Stainless geared motors reduce HACCP risks

Stainless geared motors reduce HACCP risks

The Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) system is an internationally recognised method for reducing risk factors in the production or processing of food. As a process for ongoing improvement, it requires manufacturers to continuously evaluate each process in its production line to identify possible hazards and minimise risk at critical points.

24th April 2020
Controlling a textile factory... from home

Controlling a textile factory... from home

Samuel Tailored Bonding has developed the traditional craft of bonding leather, textiles and other materials for clothes, shoes and upholstery into a modern industry using automated processes and international business techniques. Founded nearly forty years ago, the family owners still live on site in the glorious Marche region of eastern central Italy – which is clearly a pleasant place to work.

24th April 2020
HMIs optimise control on luxury floating restaurant

HMIs optimise control on luxury floating restaurant

Alain Ducasse is a worldwide renowned chef who recently opened his new restaurant – a boat on the river Seine in Paris. The boat, Ducasse sur Seine, offers regular cruises along the Seine with views of the Eiffel Tower. This exceptional all-round experience is made possible not only by its outstanding cuisine, but also by the onboard automation systems, which were developed and installed by KEB Automation.

24th April 2020
Ring guides provide lasting support and endurance of optical measurement system

Ring guides provide lasting support and endurance of optical measurement system

Trioptics is one of the leading manufacturers of precision optical testing equipment for the inspection of lenses and camera components. In the development of its latest innovation, the ImageMaster Cine Flex, a high precision optical measurement system, the company faced three major challenges.

24th April 2020
Hi-def display now standard on drive

Hi-def display now standard on drive

Invertek Drives has updated its Optidrive P2 IP20 variable fre-quency drives (VFD) with enhanced features, including a high definition TFT display as standard. The company claims the P2 is one of the highest performing VFDs available on the market, recognised for its world class motor control in demanding appli-cations across all motor types.

24th April 2020
Heavy duty encoders set the heart racing on Europe

Heavy duty encoders set the heart racing on Europe"s biggest roller coaster

Liseberg in Gothenburg is Sweden’s largest amusement park. The Helix roller coaster is one of the attractions that swirls up an adrenalin kick. With a 1380m track, Helix is the longest looping roller coaster in Europe and the second longest in the world. It hurls its riders at up to 90km/h through six loops and exposes them to up to five times their own bodyweight. This is the first time anywhere in the world where half of the riders (Helix takes up to 28) sit facing backwards, making the ride even more exciting.

24th April 2020
3D smart camera solves a cheesy challenge

3D smart camera solves a cheesy challenge

Production environments of every size and in every industry are starting to benefit from new freedoms as robot-guidance systems become more accessible and affordable than they have ever been before. Here we look at a 3D vision-guided solution for the food and drink industry.

24th April 2020
Omron expands its family of Q2 compact inverters with Q2V

Omron expands its family of Q2 compact inverters with Q2V

The new Q2V compact drive from Omron offers stress-free motor control with just one drive for any kind of motor, from induction (IM) to permanent magnet (PM) and synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motors. An inverter is needed to control the frequency of power supplied to an AC (alternating current) motor to control the rotation speed and acceleration in pumps, fans and other industrial machinery. The Q2V inverters are extremely easy to install, and thanks to their rugged design ensure 10 years of maintenance-free operation.

24th April 2020
Carpanelli introduces antibacterial and stainless motors and gearboxes

Carpanelli introduces antibacterial and stainless motors and gearboxes

Carpanelli are now able to offer the complete package of motor and gearbox for applications requiring the safety features of antibacterial or stainless steel. Antibacterial motors offer 35% better thermal heat dissipation than untreated aluminium and 10 times more the stainless steel. The anti-mould and germicide properties make these motors more suitable than stainless steel for aseptic environments. The new MSS stainless steel electric motors and gearboxes are for use in all food and process applications where overall cleanliness and wash down protection is required and having a smooth finish to minimise build-up of contamination on the motor body. A hygienic line catalogue can be downloaded from the Carpanelli website.

24th April 2020
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