Applications
AriZona’s new plant connects SCADA/MES with ERP
November 18, 2021
The AriZona Beverages plant will produce more than 60 million cases per year. The connection to ERP is just one of the SCADA system’s many benefits, which also include greater access to data, better mobility, improved efficiency, and lower costs.
Smart Monitoring Tracks Pump Operation and Analytics
November 18, 2021
A new monitoring system from LEWA makes operators more effective and pumps smart-factory-ready.
Monitoring of energy networks – how to make it easy and secure
November 18, 2021
By using Smart Grid gateways for monitoring energy networks, existing systems, new devices and control systems can be connected – regardless of the communication technology or the manufacturer brand.
Connecting container cranes across the globe
November 18, 2021
IoT Edge-Gateway enables remote monitoring of the power supply for electric RTG cranes.
Toyota upgrades to CC-Link IE at engine manufacturing plant
September 20, 2021
Toyota’s engine and power transmission manufacturing plant in Wałbrzych, Poland, looked to increase the availability of its production lines and improve the transparency of data. It faced the challenge of network performance, and also of integrating multiple devices from a range of different vendors.
CC-Link IE networking at Roana’s biomass power plant
September 20, 2021
The Italian farm Roana has invested in a biomass plant that utilises livestock manure and other organic waste to generate energy. To optimise its automation infrastructure, the farm required an advanced control network to monitor the anaerobic digestion process and maximise productivity.
Open and highly adaptable automation machine concept
September 20, 2021
As the pioneer in 3D laser processing technology, Trumpf offers complete machines and systems with optimally coordinated components in addition to beam sources and beam components. New solutions relied on Industrial PC technology and EtherCAT components to drive new levels of performance.
Digital water management provides pumping solutions
September 20, 2021
SCADA solution helps monitor and analyze daily flow consumption patterns, thereby identifying possible leaks and sending the information in real-time to the central control room. This helps to avert water loss because it means that leaks are identified and can be repaired swiftly.
Digital retrofitting in pharmaceutical manufacturing
September 20, 2021
The pace of change in the pharmaceutical industry is faster, fiercer and often more urgent than ever before. When deployment of new physical equipment is out of the question, digital tools can be considered to retrofit production lines and equip them with greater flexibility, dexterity and, in turn, possibility.
Cost-effective upgrade of water pumping station control
July 14, 2021
Ethernet line extenders enable existing telecom cables to be used for new resilient data communications network supporting updated PLCs at a water pumping station. The ability to adjust data rates helped to create a very stable connection. Built-in tools assisted with troubleshooting and configuring the units properly.