Machine Engineering

Machine Engineering

New modules connect optical and electrical Profibus networks

The OLM P22 and OLM G22 modules each have two optical Profibus interfaces using bayonet fiber optic connector (BFOC) technology and two electrical interfaces…

Machine Engineering

Cabling technology for the construction of optical networks

The fiber optic lucent connector (FO LC) cabling system consists of single-mode and multi-mode cables as well as LCs and supplements the Simatic Net portfolio.The multi-mode cables, consisting of two glass fibers, can span distances of up to four kilometers. Single-mode cables, on the other hand, consist of four fibers, enabling two device connections to be established in one cable. …

Machine Engineering

Save Energy in Production with Profienergy Motor Starters

Using the multi-vendor, device-independent Profienergy profile, which has been standardized according to the Profibus User Organization (PNO), it is possible…

Machine Engineering

Control and communication products for extreme environmental conditions

The devices are now also certified for use in toxic atmospheres according to ISA-S71.04 GX, for offshore deployment (salt mist) and in “Arizona dust”. The…

Machine Engineering

Lightweight structures, the future technology – Thermoforming and injection moulding in one single mould

This dynamically loaded component for a passenger car is produced from organo sheet – a glass fibre reinforced semifinished thermoplastic composite – and…

Machine Engineering

Enhanced Telecontrol for Smaller Process Visualization Systems

In addition to Simatic PCS 7 TeleControl for process automation it also includes PVSS for hierarchical widely distributed system architectures. The Simatic…

Machine Engineering

Clamp-On Ultrasonic Flowmeter: Measuring Liquids with Ease

The device measures practically any liquid and meets the specific requirements of industries such as water and wastewater, HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air…

Machine Engineering

Sitrans LR250: New Radar Level Transmitter with Fieldbus

Sitrans LR250 comes complete with Enhanced EDD (Electronic Device Description) and is equipped with a Quick Start Wizard for fast commissioning. For…

Machine Engineering

Siemens Upgrades Rolling Mill for Korean Steel Producer

The plant will be equipped with a new breakdown mill, and existing parts of the plant will be brought up to the state-of-the-art. Furthermore, new electrical…

Machine Engineering

Heavy-Duty Motion Sensing Switch for Primary Industries

Located outside of the process, Sitrans WM100 accurately detects operating conditions without wear on the sensor. Sitrans WM100 can be mounted up to 100 mm…

Machine Engineering

Waterjet Technology Aids BP in Gulf Oil Leak Containment

Water jet technology companies Jet Edge, Inc. and Chukar Waterjet, Inc. recently played a key role in helping BP stop the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. The…

Machine Engineering

Boost Plant Safety with Innovative Position Switches

The Sirius 3SF1324 position switch is especially advantageous for safety door tumblers connected in series or when several protective doors are to be…

Machine Engineering

Glide Wax Innovation: Insights from Leonid Kuzmin’s Research

A few years ago when Leonid Kuzmin presented his research findings about ski wax, a heated debate broke out between two sides – those advocating glide wax and…

Machine Engineering

Researchers Control Atoms to Enhance Hard Metal Properties

Researchers have long tried to control the manufacturing process for the material to be able to steer in detail the hardness and other key properties to make…

Machine Engineering

New Electronic Invention Regulates Nerve Cells Effectively

The invention, which opens new avenues for controlling chemical signals, is being published in the coming issue of the highly ranked scientific journal PNAS….

Machine Engineering

Twisted String Actuator Imparts Robotic Hands with a Strong Grip

Imparting robots with the grip of their human counterpart demands hands capable of carrying heavy objects as well as placing them carefully and gently. Researchers at Saarland University developed a twisted string actuator for robotic hands that is capable of generating tremendous forces by means of a simple principle, while requiring little space. The catapults of the ancient Romans serve as a model for the artificial muscles….

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