Stemming from its successes in the telecommunications industry, the use of fibre optics spanned out into a wide variety of industries and applications. It is now commonly used in the manufacturing industry for the production of automobiles, medical equipment, and other machinery. The theory behind fibre optic data transfer is simple, information is transported between two places wholly through the use of light-based technology. Signals passing through fibre cables are subject to attenuation which is a cause for concern as it can disrupt and limit the transfer of information.
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Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) are an energy-efficient and productive way to power industrial machinery and plant, particularly in applications that demand high torque on start-up and then a much lower level of power for operations after that point. This whitepaper introduces a new VFD Capacitor Reforming service that utilises a proprietary, portable, fully automatic DC power source to reform stored VFDs at a customer site, ensuring that they are in top condition when they are needed in service.
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The dynamic of business-to-business (B2B) sales has changed, and buyers now demand to be served when and how they prefer. Companies have tried to address this by enabling customers to purchase across their various sales channels, including direct, indirect, and self-service, but even then the competition for those customers has grown.
Companies have tried to address the need of these more empowered buyers on a one-off basis, creating disjointed processes and experiences.
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For over a decade Pilz has been extremely active in the domain of automation, investing heavily in R&D activities in Germany to ensure it remains a leader in Industrial Automation. Focusing on producing high quality products and services to be used by the next wave of businesses planning to harness Industry 4.0 technology and take their manufacturing processes into the future. Flexibility, modularity and networks are core elements of Industrie 4.0 and at the core of every new product Pilz designs.
Susanne Kunschert, Member of the Management Board of Pilz describes how the company sees Industrie 4.0 as an entirely organic process ‐ with enormous potential. (check out https://youtu.be/B3-jXDUB044)
Connected automation in manufacturing leads to a faster and more flexible production processes, greater efficiency of raw materials, reductions in complexity & downtime and improvements in Safety.
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A convergence of market drivers is reshaping factory automation. The increasing demand for customized products is just one example of how these trends are transforming production lines worldwide. In the pursuit of perfect production at assembly lines, overall efficiency effectiveness (OEE) has emerged as the yardstick that tells manufacturers whether they are producing quality products or components, as fast as possible, and with fewer interruptions. OEE focuses on three elements—availability, performance, and quality—to help factory managers keep their finger on the pulse of production.
This whitepaper introduces the latest line in linear actuators – hi-tech electric devices which are able to convert rotational motion in low voltage DC motors into linear push/pull movement. Electric actuators are the perfect solution when simple, safe and clean movement with accurate and smooth motion control is needed.
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The Industrial Internet, whether it is referred to as “Industry 4.0” or the “Industrial IoT,” is for many seen as a broad topic that offers more conceptual ideas than realisable solutions. However, for those involved in factory automation, where factories are becoming smarter, more connected, and autonomous, it is already becoming a reality with big benefits for production quality, asset optimisation, safety, and cost reduction. This whitepaper introduces one of the few product manufacturers providing solutions that help turn IIoT concepts into a reality on the factory floor.
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One of the most troublesome aspects of a factory energy saving system is the fact that large numbers of I/O channels are needed to transmit field site data related to lighting, production lines, and environmental monitoring back to the control centre. While it is sometimes difficult for engineers to link all of the I/O channels to a centrally located energy saving system, this whitepaper introduces an ideal solution for this kind of complex data collection.
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A series of webinars focused on energy consumption in the industrial sector has received huge interest following its opening event: Solar minus the panels. Hosted by Flow Power, the webinar explored issues surrounding the changing power market and how retailers are locking in low cost energy contracts directly with renewable developments. They also discussed how business power is sourced by retailers, the basics of a Corporate PPA, its international uptake and how ‘solar minus the panels’ could offer your business power at 50% market rates.
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Safety is one of the most critical aspects in processing as the implications of neglecting it can quite literally revolve around life and death. As it works on non-contact principles, this whitepaper explains how using radar level transmitters can keep workers out of hazardous conditions as well as hygienic situations.
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Choosing the right interlock for your application is imperative in order to minimise not only the possibility for someone to defeat it, but the reason someone wants to defeat it. This whitepaper gives guidance on Interlocking Devices associated with guards for machinery safety applications.
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When you are sending products to your customers or to other businesses, product damage is a significant concern. Your products Tertiary Packaging, or “transport packaging”, plays a key role in getting them to their end destination safely and at the lowest possible cost.
Product damage will also become more damaging to brands and businesses as customers’ delivery expectations continue to rise, and it will affect more than just the bottom line.
Due to their flexibility, efficiency and safety features, jib cranes are a mainstay of high volume industries such as manufacturing, bulk materials handling and mining. This whitepaper explains how, by tailoring them for tasks in fast-paced, high volume facilities – where they can lift and position lighter loads – companies can extend the versatility of these industry workhorses.
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Many companies are upgrading to fleet management systems, which are wirelessly linked to computers on board their vehicles, giving them visibility into the minute-by-minute status of equipment and vehicles. This whitepaper explains how onboard computers can present operators with the information and alerts they need to get their job done safely and efficiently.
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In the face of growing competition and a challenging business climate, many job shops and manufacturers are looking for ways to reduce costs, streamline operations, and improve the bottom line. This whitepaper describes how the Software as a Service (SaaS) model (more commonly known as ‘the cloud’) delivers financial, implementation, and operational benefits to job shops and manufacturers.
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Mobile user access to ERP data and other back office systems has become a core requirement as organisations seek operational efficiency and deepening customer engagement. This whitepaper looks at a mobile solution that offers ease of access to ERP information.
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Picking the correct level measurement technology is important as whatever technology that is picked needs to be easy to install and operate. This whitepaper explains how the reliability and real time capabilities of radar level measurement are used to help identify and take corrective action on any abnormal conditions.
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With electricity costs rising, more and more businesses today are seeking new ways to reduce energy costs. With manufacturers able to purchase bulk electricity, this case study explains how it can help save significantly while still accessing the low points of the wholesale market.
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Intelligent networking is a huge opportunity for industry. Flexible production can help to optimise the use of industrial plants. Customised products can be made on mass production terms, increasing the productivity of the plant. Nevertheless, this whitepaper explains that companies are still hesitant to embrace Industry 4.0 for their own production purposes and how globalisation renders it necessary to integrate through digitisation along the entire value chain.
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This case study offers an overview of how wholesale electricity works within the National Electricity Market. Specifically, how electricity prices fluctuate regularly – sometimes on a half hourly basis – across Queensland, NSW, Victoria, SA and Tasmania.
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