Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Process Optimisation",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Ethernet-based device networks set to boom from
ARC Advisory Group, which we summarised at the time by saying "Industrial Ethernet's migration into the device or I/O level of the automation network hierarchy signals its continued march downward in the enterprise architecture".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Control system slash response times from
Hayes Control Systems: "XFC represents a control technology that enables very fast and highly deterministic responses".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Hima Paul Hildebrandt
concerning its HIMatrix F30 compact controller
- take a look at Automation integrated into safety system
which says: "The combustion engineering centre at BASF Aktiengesellschaft commissioned HIMA to install a safety-related automation system for the burner controller in a thermal exhaust cleaning plant".
Take a look also at the news release from Rockwell Automation, Partnership focuses on network integration,
as well as Assessment service expanded from Invetech,
and Process optimisation by remote control from ACT: Hans Eder.
See also:
Prototyping package is blueprint for productivity
(November 2006)
Rio Tinto improved coal yield and reduced water use in its Hunter Valley Coal Prep Plant by implementing radical control strategies on antiquated controllers
Calibration system keeps plant on track
(November 2006)
The new generation of the Topcal S measuring, cleaning and calibration system makes fully automatic, economical pH and ORP measurement possible even in aggressive process environments
Process optimisation leads to plant award
(November 2006)
Rio Tinto Coal Australia Hunter Valley Operations together with Matrikon won the 'Minerals Process Plant of the Year' Award at the Australian Mining Prospect Awards
Modelling technologies expand beyond control
(September 2006)
With a powerful modelling engine at its core, Pavilion8 version 2.0 boasts new modelling capabilities, enhanced web service integration and a new metadata warehouse
Control optimisation explained
(August 2006)
Training courses are devoted to the application of ExperTune PID Tuner software
Medical resins come together in surgical pencil
(July 2006)
Noryl and Ultem resins are used in the new 12-use E-Z Pen electrosurgical pencil from Megadyne Medical Products
Laser-welded nylon is clear cut winner in gearbox
(July 2006)
A tube of hot-oil-resistant DuPont Zytel nylon carries oil from the filter to the six-speed direct-shift gearbox's control unit of Volkswagen's trend-setting dual-clutch gearbox
Process optimisation takes China out of the loop
(June 2006)
Worldwide manufacturing group BMP has used Delmia software to develop a revolutionary new manufacturing process for polyurethane components for office automation products
Program predicts rod mill temperatures
(May 2006)
Metal Pass has developed a web-based FDM program for rod mill temperature prediction
Control system takes an enterprise view
(April 2006)
Invensys has introduced the world's first industrial system that goes beyond the plant or other industrial operations to provide a true enterprise view
Paper plant updates communcations
(March 2006)
Paper production company benefits from quick, reliable and secure access to high quality data using standards-based connectivity
Simulation software updated with flow solver
(March 2006)
Flow solver lets users analyse complex filling conditions and components with extremely thin walls, and is included in latest version of casting simulation software
Tata to distribute Pavilion products
(January 2006)
Pavilion Technologies appoints Tata Consultancy Services as worldwide distributor for manufacturing products
Drive improvements through decentralisation
(January 2006)
Decentralised drive technology puts the inverter drive together with the geared motor
Amplifier makes sense of piezoelectric transducers
(November 2005)
A rugged charge amplifier offers an easy means of converting the charge output of piezoelectric transducers to a proportional voltage for control and recording purposes in manufacturing systems
Maximising welding efficiency
(November 2005)
A new CD-ROM explains how welding efficiency can be maximised using automation, the correct choice of consumables and process optimisation
CAD package upgrades with hundreds of improvements
(October 2005)
UGS has launched Version 18 of Solid Edge software, its industry-leading, value-based 3D computer-aided design system that serves as a key component of the UGS Velocity Series
Meaningful plant data aid process optimisation
(August 2005)
By installing CitectIIM on top of an existing CitectScada system, Amcor has been able to leverage its plant data into an information resource
Ballbar sets standard in machine tool verification
(July 2005)
Renishaw's QC10 ballbar has become a vital tool in changing how users worldwide think about machine tool performance verification
Manufacturing improvement bears fruit
(June 2005)
AH Marks has completed a programme of work with PICME that has seen the Wyke based manufacturer achieve a quantum leap in process decontamination effectiveness
Long-fibre compounds offer metal replacement
(April 2005)
Two new grades of glass-reinforced LNP Verton polybutylene-terephthalate compound are alternatives to competing short-fibre glass-filled PBT, polypropylene and nylon resins
Inclusive support deal simplifies budgeting
(March 2005)
Active Support is a new service allowing customers to purchase prepaid days of on-site technical support from an experienced Rockwell Automation engineer
Alarm management workshop for the power industry
(February 2005)
Matrikon will be hosting its 2005 alarm management workshop for the power industry on 12th and 13th May 2005, in Detroit, Michigan
Stamping simulation software boosts productivity
(December 2004)
New cost-efficient sheet-metal stamping simulation software offers web-based reporting tools and advanced parametric re-engineering capabilities
Cartridge valves find their niche
(December 2004)
With 35 years of history in the field, cartridge valves have a proven role in hydraulic applications
Australian processes to turn Curvaceous
(October 2004)
Curvaceous Software Ltd has appointed Mode2 Technology of Sydney as its Australian agent for the Curvaceous Suite of software
New standard sets steel test methods
(September 2004)
A collaborative study on quantitative measurement of steel phase transformation by the American Iron and Steel Institute has resulted in a new ASTM standard
Alliance is dedicated to numerical optimisation
(September 2004)
Noesis Solutions has appointed FE-Design as main distributor in Germany, Austria and Switzerland for its flagship product Optimus
Online analysis boosts purity for Huntsman
(August 2004)
Raman laser-based technology in Rosemount Analytical unit helps plant deliver 99.7% purity by reducing feedstock variability in paraxylene purification
Watson expands professional services
(July 2004)
Delcam has added Steve Watson, formally Tooling Manager with ARRK Product Development Group, to its new Professional Services Group
Charbonneau focuses on asset optimisation
(July 2004)
Emerson Process Management has announced the appointment of Loic Charbonneau
Speedy servos boost dynamic performance
(June 2004)
Now with reduced execution time, the TrioDrive D and MidiDrive D digital servo drives from ESR Pollmeier offer improved dynamics for time-critical applications
High-resistance sensors are more accurate
(June 2004)
High-resistance platinum temperature sensors possess the fundamental advantage of high measuring sensitivity
On-site calibration gains UKAS accreditation
(June 2004)
Eurotherm has been awarded UKAS accreditation for its on-site calibration service