ABB unveils future of process automation ABB presents the future of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) as vital to sustainably meeting the rising demand for energy, utilities and goods The white paper outlines how the DCS of the future will help industries drive digital transformation and achieve higher safety, efficiency, productivity and sustainability Process automation systems will evolve while remaining fundamental to enabling some of the most complex infrastructures in the world ABB today releases its white paper entitled “The DCS of tomorrow: ABB’s process automation system vision,” wh ..read more

Why electromagnetic flowmeters offer an attractive solution for a more sustainable world of water   Increasingly unpredictable weather patterns coupled with growing populations putting increased pressure on already stressed water supplies requires stringent management of the world’s freshwater resources. This article contributed by ABB Measurement and Analytics explains why electromagnetic flowmeters present the best solution for ensuring the accurate measurement of flow needed to preserve and conserve water supplies for both current and future generations.   The world’s water supply ..read more

OMRON Launches i-DMP*1 (i-BELT Data Management Platform) for Rapid Implementation of Data-Driven Solution Service – Accelerating Digital Transformation at Manufacturing Sites and Achieving Carbon Neutral Manufacturing – OMRON Corporation has announced  the development of  i-DMP(i-BELT Data Management Platform), which is  embedded with the i-BELT*2 manufacturing site data utilization service. This data-driven service streamlines the integrated management of diverse data, which has never before been utilized to bring about improvement on manufacturing floors, thus assist ..read more

Siemens expands simulation capability for electrification and aerospace design with Simcenter mechanical solutions   ·    Portfolio updates provide greater automation and increases understanding of product performance prior to physical testing   Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that the latest release of Simcenter software for mechanical simulation helps streamline electrification engineering projects, assists new aircraft meet margins of safety, simplifies durability testing across many industries and much more.   “Addressing complex engineering ..read more

Fast set-up of motor control systems from igus: no lengthy programming igus accelerates the commissioning of drylin E motor control systems with free motion sample programmes The programming of motor control systems and the integration into machine environments often takes several days, amounting to costs of several thousand euros. A barrier that the Cologne-based company igus is now removing. With the free motion sample programmes, it is possible to commission the dryve series motor control systems in just a few minutes, and connect them to higher-level programmable logic controllers (PL ..read more

“Battery passport for electric cars as presented in Davos will not be enough” comment from Linxens, the global leader in authentication document security   While two car manufacturers announced on Wednesday, January 18, at the Davos Economic Forum what the battery passport for electric cars could look like – which should be mandatory from January 1er 2026 in the European Union – the world leader in micro-connectors and RFID smart card antennas, Linxens, is calling for the project to take a step further to bring greater security.   Cyril Proye, IoT Marketing Director at Linxens, comme ..read more

RS celebrates strong first half revenue and profit performance This outperformance is driven by the strength of RS employees, a purpose-led culture, and its differentiated proposition RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, has released its half-year report, reflecting a strong revenue and profit performance in the first half of the business year. This outperformance is driven by the strength of its diverse and experienced employees, and a high-performance, purpose-led culture. It also showcases how RS’ broad and deep pro ..read more

Rohde & Schwarz to stage Demystifying EMC conference online and in person in 2023   The third virtual Demystifying EMC conference will take place in February 2023, bringing together experts from around the world to expand global EMC knowledge. Live online presentations from industry leaders and high-quality virtual training sessions broadcast across three time zones followed by a series of in-person events in different regions of the world.   Rohde & Schwarz today announced that its renowned Demystifying EMC (DEMC) virtual conference will take place from 7 to 8 February 2023 ..read more

So very clean: new igus slewing ring bearing for food contact The hygienically designed slewing ring bearing from the iglidur PRT series allows cleaning without disassembly Hygienically designed slewing ring bearings have been scarce on the market. Manufacturers of special machines for hygiene-sensitive areas therefore often have to design additional covers. However, igus is now changing all that – with a hygienically designed iglidur PRT slewing ring bearing that enables quick, residue-free cleaning during use. This slewing ring bearing can remain permanently installed in an applica ..read more

Flexiv Partners With Handplus Robotics to Deliver Leading-Edge Robotic Solutions Combining Flexiv’s force-controlled AI-powered robots with Handplus’s proven integration capacity, companies in Singapore and Malaysia now have easy access to adaptive robotic technology. Flexiv, a world leader in general-purpose robotics solutions, today announced its partnership with Handplus Robotics, a Singaporean-based automation integration company.   Established in 2018, Handplus has extensive experience in automating logistics and manufacturing lines, making them the ideal partner to install and commi ..read more