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Integrating safety & security
Security integration creates a complete solution that improves efficiency, reliability and safety as well as helps to meet compliance mandates in a cost-effective mannerAssMan
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Intelligent process and device diagnostics
Fieldbus integrates diagnostics from devices which previously used proprietary protocols and software. Fieldbus devices today enable more sophisticated diagnostics firmwareITiM
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Cloud computing: new business model
The next big trend sounds nebulous, but it’s not so fuzzy when one views the value proposition from the perspective of IT professionalst&t
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Expert solutions
This is a forum wherein readers can write-in their technical queries in the area of automation and drives. Experts from Siemens will answer and provide informative insights to their issues.t&t |
Understanding Profibus technology
This is a forum formed by PICC at UL Group through A&D India to enable readers as well as the users of Profibus to put forth their questions on technology, development support, diagnostic tools and services, one fieldbus to other fieldbus connectivity or any other issues related to communication.r&h
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Strengthening the industry‘s bottomline
With an improving economy robot OEMs are busier than ever designing products to improve palletising efficiency for food and beverage processorsr&h |
Effectual deployment of automation
A small family business exploits the flexibility of a KUKA robot for pallet productionsw&et
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Augmenting locomotive design capabilities
Accelerating new part development via use of variable design models, SAN Engineering and Locomotive by using Siemens PLM Solid Edge dramatically improved a company’s locomotive design processsw&et |
Using unit test framework effectively
The idea behind unit testing is elegant and simple, but can be expanded to enable sophisticated series of tests for code validation and regression testinga&p
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Ensuring optimum performance
Convergence between controls and IT can be a logical means to succeed with goals such as globalisation, outsourcing, and broadening value to customersa&p |
Tracking automation blueprints
Historically, India has been known as one of the low cost manufacturing base and hence, has been a tad bit late starter in automation deployment. But now the trend is changing…NewPro
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Enabling enterprise wide intelligence
The present economic climate has fundamentally altered the way end-users view the current and emerging capabilities of HMIs and the way these capabilities can increase cost and production efficiencyNewPro |
Reaching new heights
Customer requests regarding materials used, miniaturisation, haptics and multi-functionality will continue to increase, thus enabling automation and robotics to become a must in industries soonManagement
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Upgradation of automation technologies is continuous…”
P Mahajan, Director (Technical), Engineers India Ltd apprises Soumi Mitra on the nitty-gritties of the latest automation trends, and how the industry has an edge by deploying the newest control systems. He also sheds light on the safety aspect adopted in the Indian plants and details on the contemporary environment issues. A read on the excerpts of the interview…Management |
A roadmap for SMEs to leverage automation
Technological development in the SME sector might reach stagnation if right measures are not taken instantly. SMEs in India need to leverage IT & automation to not only succeed domestically but also establish their footprint globallyManagement |
Leaving an indelible impression
Lately in the subcontinent world of robots, Güdel India Pvt Ltd celebrated its silverware - fifth anniversary leaving a mark on its industry peers, end-users, and onlookers with aweManagement |
Sensing the future
Revolving around the axis of three basic principles of being ‘available’, ‘affordable’ and ‘accessible,’ Katlax Enterprises Pvt Ltd thrives on being the masters of innovationManagement |
Attaining value with PLM
Improving product throughput highlights the value of PLM and with product development as a strategic lever it’s easier to improve functioning of an organisationf&n
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Optimising enterprise management
PROFINET is an ideal way to evolve plants into an Ethernet-based future, without making existing equipment and skills redundantf&n |
Exploiting new possibilities
Rugged I/O block modules from the new BL compact series offer a variety of I/Os in a compact housingMarket
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Emerson acquires Fisher Sanmar JV
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Lanxess India bags quality award
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Rexel enters India market
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Core sector grows 6.8%
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ABB receives KEMA certification
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Developing on-board weighing systems
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CII to promote global tie-ups
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2010 was one of the best years for robotics”
Tore Lindstorm, Business Head - Robotics, ABB India Ltd, opines to Soumi Mitra on the present scenario of the Indian industrial robotics and the driving forces of the market. He throws light on the company’s new product launches and the strategies to leverage the best out of the forthcoming exhibitions. Excerpts of the interview…Market |
Zero Waste’ is about – reduce, reuse, recycle...”
The automation industry thrives in an expanding economy with a growing manufacturing industry, which makes India an attractive market for automation suppliersMarket |
India has a huge potential for profitable growth”
Dr Joerg Strassburger, Country Representative & Managing Director, Lanxess India Pvt Ltd, acquaints Indira Rao on the ongoing status of the chemical process industry and various initiatives undertaken by the company to stand apart from the rest. Excerpts…Market |
Taking equipment diagnostics to a new level
Unique technology identifies lagging efficiency of critical machines and pinpoints the parts of complex machinery not performing as expectedMarket |
Managing control systems
Fieldbus is the name of a family of industrial computer network protocols used for real-time distributed control, now standardised as IEC 61158. We take a look at FF implementation experiences in RIL KGD6 projectMarket |
Processing right by building awareness
The advanced batch process management seminar delivered a perfect opportunity to know about the latest in managing batch processes in plants to get the golden mean of throughput, flexibility, control, transparency and operational efficiencyMarket |
Strengthening the foundation
The 2011 General Assembly of Fieldbus Foundation witnessed a participation of around 500 attendees, including world’s leading suppliers and end-users on March 9 at the JW Marriott Hotel, MumbaiMarket |
