The Clean Dock system, controlled by Festo’s modular electrical terminal CPX (Festo/AZO)
Modular Automation

Discover the Advantages of Decentralised Control in Bulk Material Handling

The world of bulk material handling seems easy at first glance: moving, filling, delivering. The art of dealing with a variety of different materials, however, lies in the details, such as the docking and undocking of containers at weighing stations. In the process, cross-contaminations and the release of dusts can occur. Azo Clean Dock prevents this problem. Its latest generation can do even more: it “thinks” for itself.

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"We are preparing for a tougher competitive environment both in the polysilicon business and in our chemical divisions," said CEO Rudolf Staudigl. (Regina Recht)
Germany: Cost-Cutting Measures

Wacker Plans to Cut More Than 1000 Jobs by 2022

Wacker dropped a bombshell: The group has announced initial targets for its "Shaping the Future" efficiency program. According to this program, the company intends to save $ 270 million annually by reducing material costs and the scope of services provided internally and by streamlining its organization. As part of this program, the group will cut more than 1000 jobs by the end of 2022.

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Whether refinery or chemical plant: planners and system operators in the process industries demand explosion protection solutions which offer a high degree of long-term flexibility, efficiency, and availability. (Phoenix Contact)
Measurement Technology for Potentially Explosive Areas

How to Design Intrinsically Safe Circuits

The intrinsic safety (Ex i) type of protection has established itself worldwide in the field of measurement and control technology in systems with potentially explosive areas. For one thing, it is much more cost-effective when it comes to construction when compared to other types of protection. For another, it allows for maintenance work and modifications during operation. Moreover, it is also possible to use simple electrical equipment without special approval.

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