There are many challenging conditions to be faced in the workplace. The food and beverage industry, for example, often uses high-pressure washers. Equipment in such areas must be rated for IP69/ IP69K protection. Similarly, the pharmaceutical industry must uphold the highest standards of cleanliness. Hence computers, HMIs and other devices must be resistant to disinfectants. […]
More Screen, More Resolution with the SIMATIC HMI TP1000F Mobile
Personnel on the factory floor, conducting inspections, or involved in field service often have to work in conditions that are far from ideal. Lighting can either be too bright, too dull, or completely absent. Temperatures can either be uncomfortably high or frigid. The presence of particulate matter or smoke in the air can greatly impair […]
Rugged Mobile Displays Come in Larger Format
Siemens has expanded its human machine interface line, coming out with a 10-inch display, the SIMATIC HMI TP1000F MOBILE. The high-resolution color screen can display 1280×800 pixels. This high-resolution is compatible with the 15”/19” IPC visualization, and offers a good solution when needing to run remote operator software to the IPCs for control. As with […]
New Controls Sharpen Wood Processing System
Advanced controls help crosscut saw provide high precision and high throughput Since 1996, Portland, Oregon-based Pacific Trail Manufacturing, Inc. has innovated to produce a range of crosscut saws that process full units of lumber, plywood and other wood types to length quickly and to tolerances as precise as 1/64th of an inch (0.4 mm). Their […]
Automation Helps Solve Key Challenges on World’s Largest Tennis Stadium’s New Retractable Roof
Fault tolerance and style are key factors in the design of roof for Arthur Ashe Stadium The world’s largest tennis venue, the Arthur Ashe Stadium, has seen many rain delays since its opening in 1997. Adding a roof was a daunting challenge, one that was finally completed nearly 20 years after the stadium opened. After […]
Siemens Technology Modernizes Town Water Supply
The problems inherent in bringing fresh water to communities have been in the news in recent times. Aging infrastructure, poor filtration, pollution and lack of adequate controls can lead to unhealthy conditions and undersupply. The town of Tega Cay, South Carolina (population 8,000), turned to Siemens integrator Kinard Control Systems to provide its citizens with […]
Hello, Augmented Reality. Goodbye, Smart Phone.
AR is poised to bring major improvements in industrial efficiency, making phones and tablets obsolete. There’s been a lot of effort to improve productivity and reduce costs by bringing smart phones and tablets into the industrial world. But Bob Meads is predicting that in just a few years, these handhelds will fade away as industrial […]
Thin Clients Offer Many Sizes, Extensive Connectivity
The SIMATIC ITC V3 and SIMATIC ITC V3 PRO Industrial Thin Clients now come in three sizes, 15, 19 and 22 inches, all providing high-resolution, capacitive widescreen fronts. Version 3 of the high performance clients includes diverse communication protocols, making them useful for complex machine-level operator control and monitoring while also connecting to control systems […]
Comfort Panels Provide Ruggedness for Food, Pharma
Selected INOX Comfort Panels have been upgraded to withstand high pressure washing and other challenging requirements arising in the food and pharmaceutical industry. The touch sensitive HMI devices all meet the IP69K degree of protection, some permit two-finger touches so users can zoom in or out to better view important information. The upgraded HMI screens […]
Oil, Gas Industries Fuel Demand for Seamless Pipes
A drive for efficiency prompted pipe manufacturer Tenaris to automate operation of its largest factory. In recent years, the oil and gas industry worldwide has responded to severe market-pricing pressures by finding ways to gain new efficiencies. That impacts companies like Tenaris, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of steel piping and related services needed […]
