Plant, Process and Control
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Laser distance sensor

Panasonic’s laser distance sensor HG-C has a repeatability of 10µm and a response time of 1.5ms and is said to open up new possibilities for industrial automation.

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Fast response infrared heating system

A fast response medium wave (FRMW) infrared heating system from Heraeus Noblelight is helping Dura Automotive Systems ensure reliable and precise adhesion of molded thermoplastic sealings to custom-designed, automotive glass windows. The system is located in a robotic cell and integrates exactly with the robot cycle.

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Uncoding the benefits of TIJ

More than a decade has passed since Thermal Ink Jet (TIJ) made its foray as an industrial coding technology, with the ultimate aim of usurping Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) in many applications. Now, large swathes of food and FMCG manufacturers regard TIJ as an affordable and flexible coding option, reports Rotech’s Director Richard Pether

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Power station opts for optical dissolved oxygen (DO) sensor

Staff at Connah’s Quay Power Station have installed the latest luminescent optical dissolved oxygen (LDO) monitoring technology to minimise operational requirements whilst protecting the plant’s high value assets. An Orbisphere K1100 sensor from HACH now monitors DO continuously in the boiler water feed, requiring almost no maintenance or calibration.

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Time-saving software

APT (Automatic Precision Turning), which recently celebrated 60 years in business, relies on a PSL Datatrack production management and business administration system to handle its quotations, works orders, purchase orders, stock, non-conformance reports and much more, ensuring traceability, close batch control and  compliance with its quality accreditations.

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