October 2017

In addition to helping enhance efficiency within the manufacturing operation, Industry 4.0 can also help chemical manufacturers cope with changing customer demands and needs. Image courtesy of Sikich LLP
In addition to helping enhance efficiency within the manufacturing operation, Industry 4.0 can also help chemical manufacturers cope with changing customer demands and needs. Image courtesy of Sikich LLP
In addition to helping enhance efficiency within the manufacturing operation, Industry 4.0 can also help chemical manufacturers cope with changing customer demands and needs. Image courtesy of Sikich LLP
In addition to helping enhance efficiency within the manufacturing operation, Industry 4.0 can also help chemical manufacturers cope with changing customer demands and needs. Image courtesy of Sikich LLP
In addition to helping enhance efficiency within the manufacturing operation, Industry 4.0 can also help chemical manufacturers cope with changing customer demands and needs. Image courtesy of Sikich LLP
Process Control & Automation

How Industry 4.0 can transform chemical manufacturing

Oct. 23, 2017
A successfully executed digital transformation can help manufacturers improve in-house operations and enhance customer and supply chain relations.
Tact switches are typically found on most process automation sensors such as pressure (pictured), flow and level transmitters. All images courtesy of C&K
Tact switches are typically found on most process automation sensors such as pressure (pictured), flow and level transmitters. All images courtesy of C&K
Tact switches are typically found on most process automation sensors such as pressure (pictured), flow and level transmitters. All images courtesy of C&K
Tact switches are typically found on most process automation sensors such as pressure (pictured), flow and level transmitters. All images courtesy of C&K
Tact switches are typically found on most process automation sensors such as pressure (pictured), flow and level transmitters. All images courtesy of C&K
Process Control & Automation

Switches and other devices that make process automation a reality

Oct. 19, 2017
The key components of automated processing still rely on switches for setup, configuration and control.
Weight calibration has changed. Weighing dates back more than 4,000 years, when merchants used balances to compare the weight of their product to known weights so they could sell their products in bulk. All graphics courtesy of Siemens
Weight calibration has changed. Weighing dates back more than 4,000 years, when merchants used balances to compare the weight of their product to known weights so they could sell their products in bulk. All graphics courtesy of Siemens
Weight calibration has changed. Weighing dates back more than 4,000 years, when merchants used balances to compare the weight of their product to known weights so they could sell their products in bulk. All graphics courtesy of Siemens
Weight calibration has changed. Weighing dates back more than 4,000 years, when merchants used balances to compare the weight of their product to known weights so they could sell their products in bulk. All graphics courtesy of Siemens
Weight calibration has changed. Weighing dates back more than 4,000 years, when merchants used balances to compare the weight of their product to known weights so they could sell their products in bulk. All graphics courtesy of Siemens
Weighers & Feeders

Modern weighing instruments offer flexibility in integration and application

Oct. 11, 2017
Smaller size and increased communication capabilities make today’s weighing modules versatile for modern manufacturing processes.
Efficient transfer point design includes a customizable modular chute loading onto heavy-duty impact cradles with an extended stilling zone that is sealed using external skirting and fitted with baffles, which control airflow to mitigate dust. Image courtesy of Martin Engineering
Efficient transfer point design includes a customizable modular chute loading onto heavy-duty impact cradles with an extended stilling zone that is sealed using external skirting and fitted with baffles, which control airflow to mitigate dust. Image courtesy of Martin Engineering
Efficient transfer point design includes a customizable modular chute loading onto heavy-duty impact cradles with an extended stilling zone that is sealed using external skirting and fitted with baffles, which control airflow to mitigate dust. Image courtesy of Martin Engineering
Efficient transfer point design includes a customizable modular chute loading onto heavy-duty impact cradles with an extended stilling zone that is sealed using external skirting and fitted with baffles, which control airflow to mitigate dust. Image courtesy of Martin Engineering
Efficient transfer point design includes a customizable modular chute loading onto heavy-duty impact cradles with an extended stilling zone that is sealed using external skirting and fitted with baffles, which control airflow to mitigate dust. Image courtesy of Martin Engineering
Conveyors

Bulk material handling by conveyor market forecast

Oct. 2, 2017
Higher volumes will require faster belt speeds, better equipment and improved safety.