Automated Viscosity Monitoring & Control

The challenge in the coatings industry is to lower the costs of applying coating, while delivering predictable and robust coatings. Inline viscosity sensors (viscometers) networked via PROFINET contribute to a more resource-efficient, eco-friendly coating process.

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Vision Becomes Reality: Ethernet and PROFINET in the Field

Process plants must be safe for people, products and the environment. Ethernet is the de facto communication standard, but it does not meet the requirements of process automation without modification. Ethernet with an Advanced Physical Layer (Ethernet-APL) enables long cable lengths, explosion protection, communication and power supply over two wires.

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Affordable & Future-Proof Real-Time Locating Technology

In today’s interconnected and mobile world, everything moves. If you are considering implementing or upgrading an existing RTLS, consider an omlox RTLS. The standardized interfaces ensure a sustainable and long-lasting solution, while the openness leads to lower upfront costs and overall TCO.

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PI Regional News – October 2021

In this edition of Regional News, PI UK, PI Japan, and PI Netherlands share their upcoming events and activities. PI UK will hold a seminar on PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and IO-Link; PI Netherlands is excited to announce their PROFIday event; PI Japan will host their 19th PROFINET Open Seminar オ online.

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New Products – September 2021

New products this month include an IIoT-in-a-box solution from Hilscher based on IO-Link; plus an upgraded PROFINET interface for absolute rotary encoders from POSITAL. Read on to learn more.

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New Products – Aug 2021

This month, several companies announce new products entering the market, including Carlo Gavazzi, Dimetix, di-soric, KEB Automation, Oriental Motor, Peter Hirt, Provertha, Sick, Softing, and Turck.

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New Products – May 2021

Turck, Procentec, RAFI, Provertha, microsonic, and Belden announce new products, including several IO-Link products: IO-Link masters, level sensors, signal lamps and control boxes, air humidity/ temperature sensors, and highly dynamic inclinometers.

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PI’s Technologies Succeed

PI Germany has just wrapped up its first virtual PI Konferenz. The four-day conference included 80 experts, 70 lectures, 8 workshops, and a podium discussion. Nearly 1200 people registered, and registration is ongoing, with all lectures recorded and made available to the public. Learn about the topics covered.

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