Digitalisation
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. The paper also contains links to further information on KSB website. Back to Mail Online home.
Read Full Business PracticeNew - automated predictive maintenance using unstructured data
Warwick Analytics briefly describes their next level software developments leading to automated predictive maintenance. It also claims to solve implementation barriers like unstructured data or complex IT integration. The benefits of such tools like reduced downtime and a reduction of energy and waste is not new.
Read Full Business PracticeCybersecurity 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. SCADAfence at worlds leading trade fair Hannover Messe 2016, hall 7, stand A02.
Read Full Business PracticeSmart Metering : Is it really interesting for Industry?
The smart metering is literally the act of using a smart meter. 80% of smart meters roll out in Europe by 2020 is the goal the European Parliament set out in 2009. Smart metering represents as well a technological as an economic approach.
Read Full articleIncrease machine utilization via risk-based planning and scheduling
Risk based planning and scheduling (RPS) is the next generation of advanced planning. This paper from Simio describes the advantages of adding simulation to capture possible variations enhancing machine utilization. Which finally means less costs and less energy used per output.
Read Full Business PracticeSimulation and Modelling to increase effectiveness of vessel scheduling - Shell GoM
The challenge was to reduce the non-productive vessel time to by reducing time, costs and related energy use. To do so, Shell used Simio simulation and modelling solution. Find out more about their solutions in the worlds leading trade fair Hannover Mes.
Read Full Business PracticeHow to change machine protection system in sensitive gas treatment plant
Short case study describes the challenge of changing a machine protection system in the sensitive environment of a gas treatment plant while keeping the legacy system condition monitoring functionality unchanged. Visit Brüel and Kjær Vibro in Hall 17, Stand A18/.
Read Full Business PracticeInsight into the machine condition monitoring strategy at Braskem petrochemical plant
This article gives an insight into the machine condition monitoring strategy at the plant. Find out more about their solution offering in the worlds leading trade fair Hannover Messe 2016. Visit Brüel and Kjær Vibro in Hall 17,.
Read Full Business PracticeOnline condition monitoring of the LDPE reactor mixer at polyethylene plant
Porvoo low density polyethylene plant demonstrating importance of online condition monitoring. Find out more about their solution offering in the worlds leading trade fair Hannover Messe 2016. Visit Brüel and Kjær in Hall 17, Stand.
Read Full Business PracticeCase Study: benefits of automated root cause analysis in production processes
A case study describes the benefits of using automated root cause analysis combined with advanced data retrievel techniques in the pharmaceutical industry. Benefits range from process improvements and energy savings to reduced waste product. The study was carried out by the University of Maryland.
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