Being aware of the advantages of Tool Identification the users in production long for this solution to be also available for their existing machines on the shop floor. But how to cope with the variety of machine tool types?
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This post is about a special designed capacitive proximity Sensor rated for high-temperature and high-pressure to detect the resin fill level inside the Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM Process) mould.
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Typically in factory automation a control unit collects data of sensors, analyzes these data and, according to it’s programmed instruction, triggers actuators to a defined operation
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Which product has been when at which workplace? And what information is relevant to perform the next step? Typical production questions that can be answered by installing an RFID system.
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In times of increasing cost and time pressure there is a growing need of standardized processes. This trend has also an impact on the supply chain between producers and suppliers, where traceability became more and more important within the last few years.
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Industrial processes often need to be carried out in a hazardous atmosphere or when hazardous materials such as explosive gases, dust or flammable liquids are present. Such substances can be ignited by sufficient energy coming from sources like electrical sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. The equipment installed in these areas must therefore be planned such that it does not represent an ignition source.
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For monitoring functionality in industrial processes two aspects are relevant: Environmental awareness and self awareness. Environmental awareness analyzes impacts which are provided by the environment (e.g. ambient temperature).
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In applications where optical sensors reach their limits in size, the Micromote system has been developed, providing an alternative to fiber optics
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Since part of the world community has set itself climate targets and political uncertainties create further need to act, there is enormous decision-making and action pressure in the area of energy and transport transformation.
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Manufacturing of semiconductor components is a highly automated process. This article discusses the importance of wafer mapping as part of automated material handling.
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