With MTP (Module Type Package) and NOA (Namur Open Architecture), Namur has launched important game changers in process automation. While the complexity of the topics in the context of the digitization challenges continues to increase, the users need simple solutions. Are sensors the key or the driver for successful digitization? This was discussed under the motto “Field Instruments Supporting Digital Transformation” at the annual users meeting of process automation technology.

Rockwell automation company, has been catering to automation needs of the Indian Oil & Gas (O&G) sector, for more than 60 years. After several major accidents in the O&G industry in the past few years, today the sector is under huge regulatory pressure for maintaining safety and sustainability of operations with stringent concern for preventing environmental damages. Rockwell is all set to address this immediate need through its latest safety PLC – the AADvance...

Recognised as Spark, the King Salman Energy Park is being developed with an aim to establish Saudi Arabia as an international energy hub. The park will look into diverse segments such as exploration, production, refining, petrochemicals, conventional power, water production and treatment.

Whether in the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics or food industry, the costs for raw materials are permanently increasing all over the world and in all fields. Manufacturing companies search for new processes and new possibilities to remain competitive and distinguish themselves from their competitors. In this regard dispersing plays an important role.

With the new HiPace 300 H, Pfeiffer Vacuum presents the most powerful compression turbopump currently available in the pumping speed class of 300 l/s. With a compression ratio of 107 for hydrogen, it is suitable for generating high and ultra-high vacuum.

Thanks to its linear design Marchesini’s new linear intermittent-motion vial filler/capper ML 643 is an ergonomic machine, which is easy to clean and service, plus operators have a complete view of each processing phase of the cycle, from filling through to vial capping/crimping, the company says.

The trend toward linking up the production and control levels in a network is now making itself felt in low-voltage switchboards in the process industry. The critical point in this field is that the communication-capable switching devices are able to provide direct and secure exchange of data. The OPC UA protocol helps to make the data of the loads and the motors accessible via the switchboard.

New technical developments are thronging the market place during the course of Process Industry 4.0. In this context, a new system in the area of valve technology is catapulting itself to the top of the development pyramid. It can be used to simplify, to improve the structure of administrations and to optimise processes. All this can yield surplus value for plant manufacturers as well as plant operators.

KSB has lately launched its Etanorm SYT pump series in the Indian market. KSB's latest generation of single-stage volute casing pumps has been specially developed for applications in modern heat transfer systems and hot water circulation.

Vendors of process control systems strive to make their systems not only increasingly powerful, but also more user-friendly. This is an ongoing challenge, given the increasing complexity of today’s processes and the extensive range of tasks. The diverse user groups of control systems have different requirements here when it comes to topics like user-friendliness, performance, or efficiency.