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Industry 4.0
The digital revolution - 2 page factsheet by the Joint Research Center
The digital revolution
Digitalisation is the innovative use of information and communications technologies, in particular the large-scale rollout of smart devices and sensors, often involving big data collection and analysis. These and other relevant technologies (such as online platforms, cloud computing, the industrial…
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Internet of Things self-powered sensors and devices now possible with new material
A material with thermoelectric properties has been invented by researchers at the Institute of Solid State Physics, Vienna University of Technology. Combining thin layers of iron, vanadium, tungsten,…
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Blockchain Technology – a Threat to Distribution Network Operators?
First published here
Are distribution network operators in Europe threatened by a potential application of blockchain technology in the energy sector? This seems to be the pressing question that was…
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Compressed Air: Energy efficiency at the top of the ComVac agenda (HM17)
The latest edition of ComVac will soon be staged: from 24 to 28 April 2017 in Hannover, Germany, under the umbrella of HANNOVER MESSE. All up, some 260 exhibitors will be there in halls 26 and 27 to…
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Kurzdarstellung des 4-Stufen Prozesses von KSB zur Optimierung der Energieeffizienz von hydraulischens Systemen. Mit einem Fokus auf den gesamten Lebenszyklus wird das Ziel verfolgt, die operativen Kosten signifikant zu senken. Der Prozess beginnt mit einer Systemanalyse zur Identifizierung von Optimierungspotential und endet beim Einsatz smarter Pumpen und Services - siehe auch Industrie 4.0 und…
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Hydraulic system - energy efficiency optimization
This paper describes the 4 step approach of KSB to optimize the energy efficiency of a hydraulic system. While focussing on the entire life-cycle, the aim is to lower operating costs. The approach starts with a system analysis to detect optimization potential and ends with usage of smart pump technology and services during operation - see also paper on industry 4.0 and smart pump technology. It…
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Industrie 4.0 und smarte Pumpentechnologie
Darstellung des Industrie 4.0 oder auch IoT Ansatzes von KSB. Smarte Pumpentechnologie und smarte Serviceleistungen kommen zusammen. Dies geschieht basierend auf den wesentlichen Produkteigenschaften Vernetzbarkeit, Transparenz und Funktionen und Dienste sowie zwei Aspekten der Digitalisierung: Der Bereitstellung wichtiger Informationen und der Anbindung an Plattformen. Weitere Informationen via…
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Industry 4.0 and smart pump technology
This paper shows the IoT or industry 4.0 approach of KSB. It describes how KSB sees smart pumps and smart services coming together based on Networkability, Transparency, Function and Services as well as the provision of valuable information and the connection to platforms. It also contains links to further information on KSB website.
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New - automated predictive maintenance using unstructured data
In this announcement, Warwick Analytics briefly describes their next level software developments leading to automated predictive maintenance including scheduling of corrective maintenance. Whereas benefits of such tools like reduced downtime and a reduction of energy and waste is not new in general, Warwick Analytics also claims to solve implementation barriers like unstructured data or complex IT…
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Cybersecurity solutions designed to ensure the operational continuity of industrial (ICS/SCADA) networks
This short paper highlights the new risks that manufacturing companies are exposed to due to the adoption of IoT/Industrie4.0 technologies.
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