June 2018

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Pumps, Motors & Drives

Infographic: Maintenance considerations for vertical centrifugal pumps

July 26, 2018
A vertical pump can be an inexpensive, lighter and more compact option if installed, maintained, sealed and lubricated correctly.
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Process Control & Automation

The IIoT revolution is now

June 28, 2018
The June issue of Processing focuses on current developments in process automation and IIoT.
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Process Control & Automation

Q&A: The evolution of MQTT for IIoT

June 27, 2018
Message queuing telemetry transport (MQTT) can help the process industries utilize IIoT by attaching devices to infrastructure, not applications.
Software AG acquired TrendMiner to combine Software AG’s Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio with TrendMiner’s analytic software.
News & Notes

Movers & Shakers: Software AG acquires TrendMiner; InChem sells Charlotte plant

June 26, 2018
Acquisitions, appointments and awards from around the process industries
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Process Control & Automation

An IIoT entry point for OEMs

June 25, 2018
How OEMs can play a leading role and secure their participation in Industry 4.0.

More content from June 2018

Four large vertical pumps. Image courtesy of Amin Almasi
Pumps, Motors & Drives

The ins and outs of vertical pumps

June 20, 2018
This type of pump can be an inexpensive, lighter and more compact option if installed correctly.
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Mixing, Blending & Size Reduction

Simplify your mixing operation

June 18, 2018
Production efficiency depends on a well-developed mixing strategy.
The application of the Maturity Index covers three phases. A team of external and internal experts first carries out an “as-is” analysis and determines the actual stage of digitalization. Image courtesy of TÜV SÜD
Process Control & Automation

Where is your plant on the path to Industry 4.0?

June 13, 2018
Digitalization promises savings of up to 25 percent for energy and material use. First cases show how companies tap into these by using the Maturity Index.
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Process Control & Automation

Creating context within process data

June 11, 2018
In process automation analytics, effective use of data depends on creating context within the data to accelerate insights.
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Powder & Bulk Solids

Improving the performance of fluidized bed processes

June 6, 2018
Dynamic powder testing leads to a better understanding of and improved performance of fluidized bed processes.
Pekka Vauramo was appointed president and CEO of Metso Corporation.
News & Notes

Movers & Shakers: Schenck Process acquires Raymond Bartlett Snow; Metso names new CEO

June 5, 2018
Acquisitions, appointments and recognitions from around the process industries