ABB reinvents process control with new generation human machine interfaces

ABB reinvents process control with new generation human machine interfaces

Successfully operating in more than 450 cement and mining sites worldwide, the ABB Ability System 800xA Minerals Process Control Library is a ready-to-use, tailor-made automation software solution for the mining and cement industries. It is designed to achieve the highest plant productivity, availability and safety, as well as the best operator efficiency.

 

 

 

Mitsubishi Electric to Launch Low-cost Version of Half-bridge Driver High-voltage (600V) IC

Mitsubishi Electric to Launch Low-cost Version of Half-bridge Driver High-voltage (600V) IC

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced today its coming launch of a low-cost half-bridge driver high-voltage (600V) integrated circuit (HVIC) that achieves low pricing and high noise resistance by emphasizing basic functions. The new HVIC, designed for circuits that drive power semiconductors in low capacity inverter systems, is expected to lower the power consumption of white goods, electric bikes and industrial equipment. Sales will begin on October 18, 2019.

 

 

 

Mitsubishi Electric Releases FR-E800 General Purpose Inverter Series

Mitsubishi Electric Releases FR-E800 General Purpose Inverter Series

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced recently that it will release the FR-E800 series power inverters, with a range of 44 new models, from December 9. The new series, with safety functionality meeting IEC 61508 standards, supports various networks such as CC-Link IE TSN, a next-generation open industrial network, and make manufacturing smarter in various fields by integrating the world’s first corrosive gas environment detection circuit and the industry’s first AI-based diagnostic functions.

 

 

 

Parker supports life science OEMs by enabling faster development, improved life, reduced risk and greater value

Parker supports life science OEMs by enabling faster development, improved life, reduced risk and greater value

Parker Hannifin, the global leader in motion and control technologies, will be demonstrating its latest products and system solutions for OEMs to improve devices for surgery, patient monitoring, patient therapy, patient care, respiratory and anaesthesia and cardiovascular applications in the medical industry at this year’s Medical Technology Ireland.

 

 

 

New qualification program from Pilz – Systematic approach to further training

New qualification program from Pilz – Systematic approach to further training

 

Pilz has developed a new international qualification program for professional advancement in the field of machinery safety and automation. The result is a training program that meets individual requirements for gaining further qualifications within companies. All over the world, the qualification concept guides training delegates from basic knowledge through TUV-certified expert level.

 

 

Siemens announces industrial application hosting platform for cybersecurity

Siemens announces industrial application hosting platform for cybersecurity

Siemens has expanded the Ruggedcom Multi-Service Platform product family of utility-grade communication devices by introducing a new, more powerful version of the Ruggedcom APE (Application Processing Engine) – an industrial application hosting platform designed for running third party software applications in harsh, mission-critical environments.

 

 

 

First ever ABB electric propulsion to be installed on board a bulk carrier

First ever ABB electric propulsion to be installed on board a bulk carrier

Two self-unloading dry cargo transshipment units will be the first bulk carriers in the industry to feature ABB’s Azipod electric propulsion. Both vessels, due for delivery to Oldendorff Carriers in 2021 from the Chengxi Shipyard in China, will be equipped with a complete power and propulsion solution from ABB.

 

 

 

Kollmorgen Launches New Version of Motioneering: A Faster, Feature-Rich Online Servo Sizing Tool for Machine Builders

Kollmorgen Launches New Version of Motioneering: A Faster, Feature-Rich Online Servo Sizing Tool for Machine Builders

Kollmorgen has introduced the next generation of Motioneering, the company’s innovative servo sizing tool. Motioneering was introduced more than 20 years ago – the first tool of its kind – to help mechanical design engineers find the ideal motion products to build into their machines.

 

 

 

Endress+Hauser Canada breaks ground at new Customer Experience Centre

Endress+Hauser Canada breaks ground at new Customer Experience Centre

Endress+Hauser has broken ground for its new $28 million Customer Experience Centre for Central and Eastern Canada. When construction of the approximately 47,000 sq ft facility in Burlington is completed late next year, it will provide customers from Manitoba to Atlantic Canada with a generously equipped, state-of-the-art training and support hub for selecting and familiarizing themselves with the company’s latest innovations for process automation.