Internet of Things Asia 2016 underway
Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister-in-Charge of the Smart Nation Initiative, Singapore, speaking at the opening ceremony for Internet of Things Asia 2016 (IoT Asia 2016).
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Energy services company LR Senergy delivers in Asia Pacific
LR Senergy – a business of the Lloyd’s Register Group – which has offices in Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia, has seen a shift in its geographic portfolio of work, with much of its projects taking place in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. While Europe continues to be a key area for LR Senergy, the company had taken the decision to expand its focus to other regions less affected by the current downturn more than two years ago as part of a longer term strategy to diversify its product offering and the areas in which it operates. One of the most significant projects recently completed by LR Senergy was the drilling of two deepwater wells offshore Vietnam on behalf of VietGazProm. LR Senergy provided full wells project management services, its involvement in bringing about changes to local operating practices regarding the removal of equipment from the seabed post operations. This development provides the opportunity for multi-million dollar savings for operators working in the area. The project also marked the first time LR Senergy has provided a full well project management package in South East Asia – and the first wells to be drilled in water depths of 1,600m offshore Vietnam. The project was delivered on time and under budget. LR Senergy has also recently completed an abandonment and decommissioning study offshore Mauritania for Petronas Carigali. The study entailed undertaking a full conceptual study for the abandonment of 15 subsea wells in the Chinguetti field. The LR Senergy team – including experts that had previously been involved with completing one of the world’s largest subsea field decommissioning projects – identified potential savings for the client worth up to $60 million. LR Senergy’s Jakarta team has recently project managed the drilling of an exploration well for M3nrgy in Indonesia. The well was […]
Fabrics detect dangerous gases
Researchers, from the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute and Konkuk University in the Republic of Korea, coated cotton and polyester yarn with a nanoglue called bovine serum albumin (BSA). The yarns were then wrapped in graphene oxide sheets. Graphene is an incredibly strong one-atom-thick layer of carbon that is known for its excellent conductive properties of heat and electricity. The graphene sheets stuck very well to the nanoglue: so much so that further testing showed the fabrics retained their electrical conducting properties after 1,000 consecutive cycles of bending and straightening and ten washing tests with various chemical detergents. Finally, the graphene oxide yarns were exposed to a chemical reduction process, which involves the gaining of electrons. The reduced-graphene-oxide-coated materials were found to be particularly sensitive to detecting nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant gas commonly found in vehicle exhaust that also results from fossil fuel combustion. Prolonged exposure to nitrogen dioxide can be dangerous to human health, causing many respiratory-related illnesses. Exposure of these specially-treated fabrics to nitrogen dioxide led to a change in the electrical resistance of the reduced graphene oxide. The fabrics were so sensitive that 30 minutes of exposure to 0.25 parts per million of nitrogen dioxide (just under five times above the acceptable standard set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) elicited a response. The fabrics were three times as sensitive to nitrogen dioxide in air compared to another reduced graphene oxide sensor previously prepared on a flat material. The new technology, according to the researchers, can be immediately adopted in related industries because the coating process is a simple one, making it suitable for mass production. It would allow outdoor wearers to receive relevant information about air quality. The materials could also be incorporated with air-purifying filters to act as “smart filters” that can both detect and […]
Burr Oak Tool to exhibit at European and Asian trade shows
In April 2016, Burr Oak Tool will be attending both the Tube Düsseldorf and China Refrigeration trade shows. OAK and its regional partners will be on hand to discuss solutions offered by OAK machines for the production of high-efficiency HVAC components. April 4th through 8th, OAK representatives will be available at Hall 05, Stand 5/F01 at the Tube Düsseldorf trade show located at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre in Düsseldorf, Germany. Visitors to the OAK booth will have the first look at an exciting new announcement. During the same week, OAK will also have representatives available at the China Refrigeration show, held April 7th through 9th at the New China International Exhibition Center in Beijing, China. Those who stop by booth number E4F14 will have the opportunity to learn more about the revolutionary new OAK Phoenix pressure expander. For over 70 years, Burr Oak Tool Inc. has designed customized production machinery for the heat transfer and tube processing industries. OAK machines are installed and successfully operating in over 70 countries. Providing quality machines, service and parts to customers worldwide reinforces Burr Oak’s slogan, “Global Experience…Local Solutions.” For more information contact Burr Oak Tool Inc. Website: www.burroak.com.
Making Data Digital with the Internet of Things towards Building a Smart City
Based on a 2014’s U.N. report, 54% of the world’s population are residing in urban areas, and the numbers are expected to rise to 66% by 2050. With Singapore leading the pack with 100% of its population in the urban areas, it is no wonder that this smart city has been the center of attention of global ICT leaders looking to explore the best practices of building smart cities worldwide using Big Data and Internet of Things (IoT). BIGIT, which stands for Big In Technology, is honored to present its 3rd Big Data and Smart Cities World Show which will be held on 22nd – 23rd March 2016 at Marriott Tang Plaza, Singapore with Cloudera as its Gold Sponsor. This two-day conference with the theme, “Making Data Digital with the Internet of Things towards Building a Smart City” will highlight significant key areas of Big Data and IoT in changing businesses and people’s lives in line with the implementation of Smart Cities. How will you benefit? Gain comprehensive learning experience related to Smart Cities with tangible input from renowned senior leaders and experts from all industries across the globe. Build interactive network with global ICT leaders by being involved in the growing and creation of new and existing Smart City markets using Big Data and IoT. Gain various strategies and tools to promote knowledge exchange, develop new partnerships and create business opportunities in the new and growing Smart City markets. Understand what it takes to embrace and instigate Big Data in your own organization. What can you expect? Be in the presence of more than 200 attendees from highly targeted audience including global Big Data & IoT industry leaders who are interested in the technologies and sustainability of Smart Cities. To discuss and identify […]
SL-400 hydraulic gantry simple to operate
A compact, simple-to-operate and safe hydraulic gantry crane is being introduced by Enerpac South-East Asia to facilitate precision lifting and positioning of heavy loads, up to 408 metric tons, when using four towers. The SL-400 Super Lift Series is a cost-effective alternative to a traditional crane for numerous applications including building and infrastructure, manufacturing, mining, logistics, ports, oil and gas and maintenance. The SL-400 hydraulic gantry is the company’s highest capacity bare cylinder gantry. Equipped with three stage lifting cylinders, the SL-400 lifts up to 9.14m at the top of the third stage and can handle up to 408 metric tons at the top of the second stage. Designed to meet stringent safety requirements, the SL-400 complies with the safety standards set by ASME B30.1-2015. To ensure quality performance, each gantry is tested to 120 percent of capacity at full extension and witness tested by a qualified third party organization. The SL-400 is also CE compliant. “The SL-400 has a smaller footprint compared with larger gantry cranes and overhead cranes, making it ideal for heavy duty lifting in confined spaces, limited hook approaches or low headroom areas, such as heavy machinery, turbine or generator positioning and press installation,” says Enerpac Integrated Solutions Manager for South-East Asia, Mr Maxim Lee. Hydraulic Gantries are a safe, efficient way to lift and position heavy loads in applications where traditional cranes will not fit and permanent overhead structures for job cranes are not an option. Hydraulic Gantries are placed on skid tracks to provide a means for moving and placing heavy loads. “The SL-400 is also a very cost-effective solution for installation and maintenance across a huge range of industries. It doesn’t need expensive foundations or permanent structural support columns for the installation of heavy equipment such as industrial presses, turbines and generators. Workshops […]
Motion Analyzer web tool helps design control systems
Rockwell Automation has rebuilt Motion Analyzer software as a Web tool. The tool offers new user-friendly features and a vastly expanded product catalog to help engineers more easily specify, design and validate complete motion control systems. The Motion Analyzer Web tool is cloud-based, allowing users to access, update and collaborate on projects stored in a single location, reducing version control issues and the need to share project files back and forth. A cloud-based platform also means users are no longer limited by the processing speed of their computers when designing systems for more complex applications. The tool’s new browser-style format allows users to filter, review and compare products and general pricing, similar to search capabilities on popular e-commerce sites. “Incorrectly sizing a motion system not only generates unnecessary costs in wasted engineering time and re-stocking fees, but it can greatly slow a machine’s time-to-market,” said Gavin Black, product manager CompactLogix, SLC, Kinetix Motion, Rockwell Automation. “The latest Motion Analyzer release is an evolution of the platform that is more collaborative, expansive and easy to use. When engineers can quickly create and examine complete motion control systems within a single platform, they can spend more time innovating and improving their machines.” The Motion Analyzer Web tool provides machine builders access to a wider range of motion control products than ever before. It now incorporates products from nine Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork Encompass product partners, including STOBER Drives, NIDEC-SHIMPO, item North America, Tolomatic, Nook Industries, WITTENSTEIN, Exlar Corporation, Bonitron and Elwood Corporation. “Collaboration between various disciplines among machine builders and automation solution providers is critical to lower the Total Cost to Design, Develop and Deliver equipment,” said Clayton Webber, STOBER Drives. “Having mechatronic solutions up-to-date in the cloud establishes Motion Analyzer as a differentiator in machine design. STOBER and Rockwell Automation are striving to lead online solutions […]
Michelin Group awards preferred partner agreement to Rockwell Automation
The Michelin Group has awarded a four-year contract to Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) that designates the industrial automation and information company as the preferred provider to all the Michelin Group’s factories worldwide. The agreement extends to Rockwell Automation’s industrial automation, power,control, industrial software and services. The Michelin Group will use these solutions to gradually leverage performances of their industrial assets, and to design capex machines of new generations. “Innovation in mobility is at the heart of growth and urban well-being, and Rockwell Automation’s winning technologies make this a reality for Michelin,” said the vice president of capex procurement for The Michelin Group. “We are pleased to designate Rockwell Automation as a preferred partner, resulting from our long, successful partnership. We look forward to Rockwell Automation providing us with the innovative products and high-value solutions that we’ve come to expect.” “We’re honored to receive this preferred partner agreement,” said Thomas Donato, Rockwell Automation president Europe, Middle East & Africa. “It caps a 35-year relationship with Michelin marked by innovative collaboration. Thank you to Michelin for being a great customer and partner.” Rockwell Automation’s global resource network resources include a global account team near Michelin headquarters in Clermont-Ferrand, and offices near Michelin plants in Greenville, South Carolina, U.S., and Shanghai. They support day-to-day operations and service to Michelin’s manufacturing facilities.
Rockwell Automation TechED comes to New Zealand
New Zealand will host the global Rockwell Automation TechED event on 21-23 March 2016 at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland. This not to be missed event is the premier, ‘hands on’ education and networking event of the automation world. Rockwell Automation TechED is a premium event for end-users, systems integrators, partners and equipment builders. With more than 50 hands-on labs, technical sessions and discussion forums, attendees from around the country will gather to learn and be inspired by how their peers tackle day-to-day challenges. This year’s New Zealand event offers sessions over three days, which flow from higher level software topics and concludes with the finer points of motor control. Attendees can discover the latest techniques to efficiently deliver Manufacturing Intelligence to mobile devices and interact with the latest technology for improving manufacturing and production processes. According to Matthew Treeby, commercial marketing manager at Rockwell Automation, “The Internet of Things is providing new prospects for industry. Converging the IT and OT worlds offers new levels of visibility and flexibility for manufacturing, but is not without risk.” “With exclusive insights into the latest information and mobile platforms, intelligent motor control and secure networking, TechED presents an unmissable opportunity to discover how the Connected Enterprise is the future of high-performance manufacturing,” he said. Take advantage of the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with peers from various industry backgrounds and learn more about the innovative methods being employed by leading industry insiders. Attend all three days for the full experience, or come for only a day for a focussed day of topics that interest you. For further information please visit, http://www.rockwellautomation.com/en_NZ/events/RATechED-2016.page?
Pulsar deploys FactoryTalk software for OEE measurement solution
Challenge Pulsar wanted to develop an OEE measurement platform for the very niche tissue industry, so it needed an off-the-shelf platform that was easy to modify and easy to integrate Solutions FactoryTalk View FactoryTalk Metrics FactoryTalk VantagePoint EMI FactoryTalk Transaction Manager Results Open, scalable software platform from an industry leader Easier to integrate with leading automation solution Worldwide support possibilities Similar mind-set to modern philosophies, including the Connected Enterprise and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Existing Rockwell Automation industrial partnerships (e.g. Cisco) can help deliver additional features and functionality Tissue industry challenges addressed by open and scalable software solution coupled with effective relationships in technical development Pulsar Srl, founded in 1989, is based in Castelmaggiore, near Bologna, in the heart of the “packaging valley” of Europe. Its primary activities are based around the engineering, production and creation of conveying and transportation solutions. It also produces specialised automatic machinery for use in the tissue sector, including feeding, packaging and sorting for rolls and packages of toilet paper and paper towel, machinery for processing and packaging folded paper products and product movement units. In just a few years, Pulsar has built more than 230 systems and eighteen complete plants for major tissue manufacturers. Its continuous studies on the improvement of production line management has led it to create ideal hardware and software combinations that can manage and optimise entire lines integrating machinery with transport systems. The company’s innovative ‘Layout Simulator’ software can design new systems by comparing process machinery present on the market and then simulating its productive capacity. To this end, users can see various options aimed at specific production needs in real time and then evaluate the true value of their investment. In a more recent development, Pulsar has developed the ‘Reds Platinum System’ a platform for SCADA systems […]