Magazine Industry USA (2024)

03/07/2024

BIOTREE, a leading biopharmaceutical engineering and process equipment company in India, has rebranded as ZETA Biosystem.
This change strengthens the company's integration into the international ZETA Group and the expansion of its services to become a global end-to-end solution provider. Customers can now benefit from their new state-of-the-art Experience Centre in Bengaluru, India.

BIOTREE had established itself as an end-to-end solution provider for Asia's biopharmaceutical industry, offering design, construction, automation, digitalization, and qualification services for customer-specific biopharmaceutical systems for over a decade. The strategic rebranding of ZETA Biosystem aims to improve its integration into the international ZETA Group, allowing the company to access a wide range of resources and expertise.

New training facility “EXPERIENCE CENTRE” to enrich the biopharmaceutical community
With the launch of the Experience Centre in Bengaluru, ZETA Biosystem takes a step f

BIOTREE, a leading biopharmaceutical engineering and process equipment company in India, has rebranded as ZETA Biosystem...

03/07/2024

With the new racer 2 L 8k and 16k line scan cameras, Basler is launching the first models in its new line scan camera series.
They are equipped with the latest Gpixel sensors and CXP-12 interface. In addition to the cameras, Basler offers all other important components for a line scan vision system, including lighting and lenses. This makes it possible to implement high-end applications, such as providing quality assurance in battery production.

Basler AG is expanding its range of line scan cameras and presents the new Basler racer 2 L as a monochrome version with a CXP-12 interface at an excellent price/performance ratio. Thanks to state-of-the-art Gpixel sensors, this camera offers resolutions of 8k or 16k with line rates of up to 200 kHz. With Basler frame grabbers and the VisualApplets software for FPGA programming, a solution for pre-processing is available that significantly reduces the CPU load in the application. In addition, all other necessary components for a CXP-12 l

With the new racer 2 L 8k and 16k line scan cameras, Basler is launching the first models in its new line scan camera series...

02/07/2024

Hägglunds hydraulic motor from Bosch Rexroth improves performance and safety in roll mills at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies. www.boschrexroth.comThe two roller drives at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies each power 55 kW and use a Hägglunds CA100 hydraulic motor with a rated torque of 25,000 Nm and a nominal speed of up to 23 min-1.

The mixing and processing of raw materials for natural and synthetic rubber requires powerful drives. But energy efficiency and safety are also decisive criteria for the drive technology used in roll mills. At its Berlin location, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has retrofitted a roll mill’s electromechanical drive with a speed-controlled direct drive from Bosch Rexroth with Hägglunds hydraulic motors. In a comparative analysis of both drive solutions, Hägglunds hydraulic motor impresses on all three aspects.

In the mixing mills at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, the rubber bales prepared in internal mixers are mixed by repeated retracti

Hägglunds hydraulic motor from Bosch Rexroth improves performance and safety in roll mills at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies...

01/07/2024

The pinnacle of sustainable mobility will once again be showcased in Portland, Oregon, when the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to the US this weekend. global.abb
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to Portland, Oregon, the penultimate location of Season 10
ABB’s technology solutions reduce emissions and support the energy transition
Continued investment drives progress in ABB’s largest market
Energy management will be critical at the high-speed Portland International Raceway. The permanent circuit is 3.19km long with 12 turns and is sure to see a large number of overtakes and plenty of wheel-to-wheel action.

“In the U.S., ABB is investing in electrification and automation technology that supports the clean energy transition,” said Michael Plaster, EVP and lead business manager for ABB Electrification in the United States. “This technology is used in many projects across different sectors including sustainable mobility. The ABB FIA Formula E Wor

The pinnacle of sustainable mobility will once again be showcased in Portland, Oregon, when the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to the US...

30/06/2024

The climate crisis is driving demand for the electrification of transportation and energy infrastructure, which in turn is accelerating the need for more powerful and safer rechargeable batteries, including li-ion, sodium-ion, and solid-state. www.vaisala.com
However, one of the key issues affecting battery quality is accurate humidity monitoring and dry control during manufacture, and in the following article, Antti Viitanen from the measurement technology company Vaisala, explains why.

The importance of humidity
Battery manufacture is a delicate process performed in a highly controlled, ultra-low humidity environment. Stable, accurate, fast-response dew point probes are therefore an essential component of control systems that help improve safety, yields and energy efficiency.

The midstream stage of battery manufacturing involves electrode production, cell assembly, and cell finalization. It is during these steps – in dry rooms, dry booths, and glove boxes – that humidity co

The climate crisis is driving demand for the electrification of transportation and energy infrastructure, which in turn is accelerating the need for m...

28/06/2024

New compact machine efficiently transports heavy loads across rough terrain.

Takeuchi is now offering an equipment option designed to move heavy materials across challenging terrain – the TCR50-2 crawler dumper. Previously available from Takeuchi in other parts of the world, the manufacturer is now bringing the crawler dumper to its loyal North American customer base.

“The market for crawler dumpers is growing as demand for them in construction, mining and infrastructure applications increases,” said Lee Padgett, product manager for Takeuchi-US. “Urbanization here in North America has led to a greater need for these agile machines that can carry heavy loads over unstable or rough terrain, often in confined spaces. The TCR50-2 can do all that and more.”

Weighing 14,440 lbs. with a 118-hp engine, the TCR50-2 crawler dumper is a versatile, well-balanced dump carrier that excels in a wide range of applications. With a 65-degree dumping angle and 8,157 lb. maximum loading

New compact machine efficiently transports heavy loads across rough terrain...

28/06/2024

SK On seeking multiyear supply, up to 100,000 metric tons, of lithium from ExxonMobil for U.S.-based EV battery manufacturing. corporate.exxonmobil.com

ExxonMobil has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SK On, a leading global electric vehicle (EV) battery developer, that opens the door to secure a multiyear offtake agreement of up to 100,000 metric tons of MobilTM Lithium from the company’s first planned project in Arkansas. SK On plans to use lithium in its EV battery manufacturing operations in the United States. This will contribute to ExxonMobil’s goal, announced in late 2023, of supplying lithium for about 1 million EV batteries annually by 2030 and support the build out of a U.S. EV supply chain.

Demand for lithium is forecasted to grow sharply in coming years, as it is an essential component for EVs, consumer electronics, energy storage systems, and other clean energy technologies. The planned project will extract lithium from underground sa

SK On seeking multiyear supply, up to 100,000 metric tons, of lithium from ExxonMobil for U.S.-based EV battery manufacturing...

27/06/2024

Launching the METRACHECK service package, the GMC Instruments Group has introduced a new product to create added value for its customers.New all-round service package with variable terms for measuring and test instruments from Gossen Metrawatt.

The METRACHECK package is offered by GMC-I Service GmbH, an affiliate of Gossen Metrawatt. It is available for Gossen Metrawatt test instruments from the SECUTEST ST, SECULIFE ST, PROFITEST M and PROFITEST MF series. There is a choice of four variants with terms of 24, 36, 48 or 60 months. The all-round service ensures preferential processing with short turnaround times for repair and calibration.

This ensures that the instruments are ready for use again quickly and always up to date, enabling legally secure and standards-compliant test sequences. Downtimes are reduced, among other things, by the elimination of cost approval procedures, and the equipment’s service life is extended. METRACHECK can be booked directly with new dev

Launching the METRACHECK service package, the GMC Instruments Group has introduced a new product to create added value for its customers...

26/06/2024

Rockwell's expertise in process control, sustainability, and its global reach makes it an excellent partner for Sweetch Energy as they initiate the international rollout of osmotic power generation technology. www.rockwellautomation.com

French renewables startup Sweetch Energy will rely on extensive domain expertise and global presence from Rockwell Automation to help scale its osmotic power generation technology.

Osmotic energy is naturally generated by the difference in salinity between freshwater and seawater. The INOD® (Ionic Nano Osmotic Diffusion) technology developed by Sweetch Energy is the first technology of its kind to be marketed on an industrial scale.

Using Rockwell’s turnkey process control platform and visualization technology, Sweetch Energy will optimize its unique zero-carbon electricity generation technology in its first osmotic demonstrator plant at the Barcarin lock in Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, France. The company plans to deploy sev

Rockwell's expertise in process control, sustainability, and its global reach makes it an excellent partner for Sweetch Energy as they initiate the in...

25/06/2024

The agreement aims to advance the low-carbon hydrogen market, driving toward a cleaner energy future.

ExxonMobil and Air Liquide today announced an agreement to support the production of low-carbon hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia at ExxonMobil’s Baytown, Texas facility. The agreement will enable transportation of low-carbon hydrogen through Air Liquide’s existing pipeline network. Additionally, Air Liquide will build and operate four Large Modular Air separation units (LMAs) to supply 9,000 metric tons of oxygen and up to 6,500 metric tons of nitrogen daily to the facility. The LMAs will primarily use low-carbon electricity to reduce the project’s carbon footprint.

“Momentum continues to build for the world’s largest low-carbon hydrogen project and the emerging hydrogen market,” said Dan Ammann, President of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions. “This partnership with Air Liquide further strengthens our Baytown project by enabling hydrog

The agreement aims to advance the low-carbon hydrogen market, driving toward a cleaner energy future...

24/06/2024

The new integration facility will construct data center infrastructure for Schneider Electric’s U.S. customers and accelerate production to meet growing demand for new data centers. www.se.com

Schneider Electric opened a new 105,000-square-foot integration facility in Red Oak, Texas that will be used to build prefabricated modular infrastructure to satisfy the growing demand for new data centers throughout the U.S. The facility’s opening will also create more than 200 jobs that are required to manufacture and ship the products from the North Texas region to locations across the U.S.

Designed to build pre-engineered, prefabricated IT infrastructure, the facility will accelerate the production of integrated modular data center solutions to meet rising data center demand as the AI market grows. It will do so by eliminating the upfront engineering and design work that is necessary on many data center projects. As a result, Schneider will be able to expedite delive

The new integration facility will construct data center infrastructure for Schneider Electric’s U.S. customers and accelerate production to meet growi...

21/06/2024

The new alliance will build Topsoe’s Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOEC) factory in Virginia, US – subject to Final Investment Decision – based on a standardized approach. global.abb

Topsoe, ABB, and Fluor have formed an alliance to design a standardized concept for building Topsoe’s next Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOEC) factory.

The aim is to continuously develop processes to reduce costs, enhance safety, and secure an efficient project ex*****on via a standardized approach.

Momentum for green hydrogen projects is growing and production levels can potentially increase substantially by 2030 if all announced projects are realized. According to the International Energy Agency's (IEA) Global Hydrogen Review 20231, the annual production of hydrogen may reach 38 million tonnes per year in 2030, with almost 75 percent coming from electrolyzers running on renewable energy.

Topsoe is currently building its first SOEC factory in Herning, Denmark,

The new alliance will build Topsoe’s Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells (SOEC) factory in Virginia, US – subject to Final Investment Decision – based on a...

20/06/2024

RAMPF Group is presenting its technology for chemical recycling of polyurethane (PU) and rPET waste to high-quality polyols at Foam Expo 2024 in Novi, MI, from June 25 to 27. www.rampf-group.com

RAMPF is a chemical recycling pioneer with more than three decades of experience in the manufacture of recycled polyols from PU and rPET waste. RAMPF recycled polyols are tailor-made and of the highest quality; high-performance materials are directly used in the production process of new products.

RAMPF has been dedicated to the chemical recycling of PU since 1992 – as one of the very first companies to do so. Using solvolysis (glycolysis, acidolysis, and aminolysis), residues such as

PU foam scraps from used mattresses, carpet and flooring, furniture, car seats, motorcycle seats, insulation materials, fitness and leisure items
Post-consumer PET from beverage bottles, fabrics, and fibers

are processed to high-quality recycled polyols.

These are used as a secondary r

RAMPF Group is presenting its technology for chemical recycling of polyurethane (PU) and rPET waste to high-quality polyols at Foam Expo 2024 in Novi...

19/06/2024

The following tips from Cortec Corporation help owners and operators mitigate corrosion on these dynamic systems from the inside out.
Generators and electric motors serve every industry by either generating power or converting electrical energy to mechanical energy. Unfortunately, exposure to harsh environments is common enough to raise the risk of rust and corrosion, leading to interrupted operations and a shorter service life. Given the often costly and critical nature of such assets, corrosion prevention is a valuable if not vital effort.

Corrosion Prevention in Generator and Motor Cores
Qualified maintenance engineers can slow corrosion that might occur on generator cores by spraying smaller cores with ElectriCorr™ VpCI®-239 or fogging larger cores with VpCI®-239 when the equipment is powered off. Although this protective fluid doubles as a cleaner, if left to dry, it will form a very thin corrosion inhibiting film for protection against aggressive industrial, marine

The following tips from Cortec Corporation help owners and operators mitigate corrosion on these dynamic systems from the inside out...

Visit ABB at the 2024 EASA Convention from June 23-27, at Caesars Forum and Harrah's in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. &nb...

18/06/2024

Visit ABB at the 2024 EASA Convention from June 23-27, at Caesars Forum and Harrah's in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. global.abb

Media is invited to meet with ABB experts to learn about selecting innovative motor solutions essential for various applications and processes and discover new products, services, and digital solutions. ABB will unveil the ABB RXT series at 2:45 p.m. on Monday, June 24, at the ABB booth 509, along with the new ABB NEMA Motors DP200 Crush+ and Baldor-Reliance FoodSafe SP5+.

Media are welcome for exclusive one-on-one interviews with product experts. Jamie Robinson, ABB Motion Services product manager, will be available to discuss and demonstrate technology migration for cabinet-built drive modernization through hardware retrofits and upgrades. Robert Boyce, Local Division Manager, IEC LV Motors, and Dave Hawley, Global Markets and Sales for ABB IEC LV Motors. will be available to discuss the full range of IEC LV solutions for the U.S. market i

Visit ABB at the 2024 EASA Convention from June 23-27, at Caesars Forum and Harrah's in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S...

18/06/2024

Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced Guilford Metro 911 will deploy its public safety platform to improve emergency response times and optimize multi-agency collaboration. hexagon.com

The project will bring cutting-edge technologies, including advanced dispatch and cloud-based collaboration portals enhanced with assistive AI, to the city of Greensboro and Guilford County, NC, equipping first responders with some of the most advanced technologies available for emergency response.

Guilford Metro 911 emergency communications center, responsible for dispatching police, fire and emergency medical services across the county, will deploy Hexagon’s industry-leading computer-aided dispatch system, HxGN OnCall Dispatch. OnCall Dispatch enables enhanced call-taker and dispatcher performance and productivity through optimized user interfaces and workflows. Its field mobility capabilities will allow first responders to have laptop or smartphone

Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division announced Guilford Metro 911 will deploy its public safety platform to improve emergency respon...

17/06/2024

Rohde & Schwarz has successfully validated mission-critical push-to-talk protocol conformance test cases for the Global Certification Forum (GCF) and achieved Test Platform Approval Criteria (TPAC) for its R&S TS PCT protocol conformance tester.The R&S CMX500 successfully validated mission-critical push-to-talk protocol conformance test cases for the GCF.
Rohde & Schwarz is the first and only test and measurement company to activate the initial mission-critical push to talk work item. With this achievement, the company is paving the way for a smooth transition from narrowband TETRA to broadband 3GPP Mission Critical Services for device manufacturers and service providers.

Rohde & Schwarz pioneered the verification of mission-critical push to talk (MCPTT) test cases, enabling the GCF to launch a first-of-its-kind certification program for Mission Critical Services (MCS). With this program public safety network operators can be assured that mission-critical applications and device

Rohde & Schwarz has successfully validated mission-critical push-to-talk protocol conformance test cases for the Global Certification Forum (GCF) and...

15/06/2024

The manufacturing of electric commercial vehicles, such as trucks, buses and electric special vehicles, will be made more efficient thanks to the launch of a new purpose-built high voltage modular cable assembly (mCAY).

Many vehicle manufacturers focus on the direct costs of their solutions, without paying enough attention to indirect production costs such as assembly, test and production equipment, or even reworks. These costs can be significantly reduced by considering requirements from production, and through the application of a modular approach, rather than a product-by-product approach.

As a result of the significant investment made in the company’s own in-house production capability, HUBER+SUHNER has expanded its high-voltage portfolio to deliver complete cable assemblies to customers. End-of-line testing is included within the assembly process, meaning once the mCAY solution has been assembled and tested together, the customer can install it immediately within commercia

The manufacturing of electric commercial vehicles, such as trucks, buses and electric special vehicles, will be made more efficient thanks to the laun...

14/06/2024

The newest generation of Industrial Data Centers (IDC) offers a flexible, scalable compute solution for medium-to-large-sized businesses. www.rockwellautomation.com

The newest generation of Industrial Data Centers (IDC) offers a flexible, scalable compute solution for medium-to-large-sized businesses interested in streamlined data collection and storage, with a goal of plant floor virtualization. IDC Gen 4.0 now offers on-cloud backup through Veeam Software, reduced server footprint, improved physical security, and an industrial-rated design geared toward harsh environments.

Manufacturers need a way to securely collect and store critical data but may lack the skillset to deploy and maintain the necessary technology. Rockwell Automation's operational technology (OT) managed services can help ease the load of data center management, allowing in-house engineering and information technology (IT) teams to focus on other high-priority business objectives. IDC Gen 4.0, paire

The newest generation of Industrial Data Centers (IDC) offers a flexible, scalable compute solution for medium-to-large-sized businesses...

13/06/2024

E-con Systems introduces the RouteCAM_CU25, an Outdoor-Ready Global Shutter GigE camera, as part of its high-performance Ethernet camera series.
This Full HD Power over Ethernet (PoE) camera excels in delivering accurate and fast capture of moving scenes at high frame rate, making it ideal for applications like smart traffic, road safety and law enforcement, and forklift safety.

With PTP Synchronization, RouteCAM_CU25 camera achieves sub-microsecond levels of time synchronization for precision-critical applications and ensures that frames captured by multiple Ethernet cameras are precisely synchronized.

RouteCAM_CU25 camera seamlessly integrates with our cutting-edge cloud-based device management platform, CloVis Central™, providing comprehensive remote management of all on-field device operations. This integration facilitates quicker time to market, cost reductions, and improved application success rates. Additionally, the camera meets industrial-grade standards such as I

E-con Systems introduces the RouteCAM_CU25, an Outdoor-Ready Global Shutter GigE camera, as part of its high-performance Ethernet camera series...

12/06/2024

Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform expects to reduce cell manufacturing costs, compress production ramp-up cycles and cut material waste by 60% at startup. www.honeywell.com

Honeywell announced the launch of its Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform (Battery MXP), an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software solution designed to optimize the operation of gigafactories from day one by improving battery cell yields and expediting facility startups for manufacturers.

With traditional standalone solutions, battery manufacturers' material scrap rates can be as high as 30% at steady state and even higher during the facility startup process. This practice can lead to millions of dollars of wasted energy and material while a gigafactory slowly scales to a more efficient and profitable production over several years.

Battery MXP incorporates AI techniques in the manufacturing process, which enables the detection and remediation of quality issues before they result in

Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform expects to reduce cell manufacturing costs, compress production ramp-up cycles and cut material waste by 60%...

11/06/2024

Main Filter is a crucial piece of the puzzle for supplying customers in North America even faster and better.On the picture: David Young (VP Operations Main), Malte Röcke (Managing Director Global Hydraulics Hengst) AJ Bisceglia (General Manager Main)
Sault Ste. Marie/Münster. Three years after acquiring the hydraulic filter business of Bosch Rexroth, Hengst Filtration is further expanding its activities in this area. In this context, the German filtration specialist has taken over the North American hydraulic filter manufacturer Main Filter. "We are working hard to be the most competent partner for our customers and to provide them with the best possible service. Main Filter is a crucial piece of the puzzle, especially in the North American market," says Christopher Heine, CEO of Hengst Filtration.

Main Filter has been a respected manufacturer of hydraulic filters for more than 35 years and is based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, and Lincolnton, North Carolina,

Main Filter is a crucial piece of the puzzle for supplying customers in North America even faster and better...

Productivity-increasing features support manufacturers’ objectives for more efficient and profitable production. &n...

10/06/2024

Productivity-increasing features support manufacturers’ objectives for more efficient and profitable production. www.jpb-systeme.com
KEYPROD has announced new efficiency-enhancing features to its award-winning production monitoring solution.

Software provider, KEYPROD, a subsidiary of JPB Système, has announced new efficiency-enhancing features to its production monitoring solution, which enables manufacturers of all sizes and from any sector to reduce machine downtime.

Via a combination of artificial intelligence, IoT devices and the KEYPROD platform, the solution introduces an advanced level of digitisation to production environments by translating the vibrations of any machines into industrial performance indicators.

The user-friendly cloud-based KEYPROD connects, tracks and measures the effectiveness of all elements of the manufacturing process – including existing software, machinery and associated applications. This provides a consolidated real-time v

Productivity-increasing features support manufacturers’ objectives for more efficient and profitable production...

07/06/2024

Metso pCAM plant is an intelligent solution for the manufacturing of precursor cathode active material, which is needed in the production of lithium-ion batteries. www.metso.com

Centered around an energy-efficient pCAM reactor, PSI® 1000 particle size analyzer and pCAM process control, Metso’s pCAM plant integrates advanced technology and decades of know-how to ensure an energy-efficient and sustainable production process.

“The growing use of high-performance lithium-ion batteries with enhanced energy density, fast charging capabilities and improved safety features is driving the demand for high-quality and sustainable precursor materials. As a strong and reliable partner for the development of lithium hydroxide and other battery minerals projects, we are the first Western supplier able to also deliver an optimized pCAM plant for the manufacturing of premium precursor cathode active material,” says Mikko Rantaharju, Vice President, Hydrometallurg

Metso pCAM plant is an intelligent solution for the manufacturing of precursor cathode active material, which is needed in the production of lithium-i...

06/06/2024

TDK Corporation announces the addition of adjustable current limit models to the TDK-Lambda brand 300W rated i7C non-isolated DC-DC converter series. www.tdk.com
These buck-boost board mount power modules have input ranges of 9 up to 53Vdc with output voltage adjustment from 5 to 28V, 8 to 24V or 9.6 to 48V depending upon the output current rating. The i7C topology enables a seamless transition from buck (voltage reduction) to boost (voltage increase) operation. The “Itrim” output current limit function enables parallel operation of modules for higher power requirements, operation in constant current, or reducing device stress where overloading may occur due to charging large capacitive loads.

The new models are ideal for generating additional high-power DC outputs from 12, 24, and 48V system voltages in medical, automated guided vehicles (AGV), Industrial Mobile Robots (IMR), drones, industrial, test, measurement, and battery-powered equipme

TDK Corporation announces the addition of adjustable current limit models to the TDK-Lambda brand 300W rated i7C non-isolated DC-DC converter series...

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