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Beckhoff: MX-System
The MX-System from Beckhoff is a flexible, space-optimized and
intelligent system solution that can completely replace conventional
control cabinets, thereby opening up entirely new possibilities
in plant automation. As a modular control cabinet replacement
that can also be decentralized on the machine if required,
the MX-System saves engineering, assembly, installation as well as
maintenance effort. This enables highly efficient processes for the
manufacturers and operators of machines and systems – from the
planning, setup and installation of the MX-System through to the
maintenance of MX-System-equipped machines.
For the machine end user, there are clear advantages in terms of
service and maintenance: the MX-System consists of EtherCAT
components that are networked throughout, so comprehensive
system diagnostics are possible at any time. In addition to classic
status LEDs, each function module has a unique serial number in
the form of a DataMatrix code. This code can be scanned via a
smartphone app, which connects the smartphone to the control
in order to retrieve diagnostic data on the corresponding function
module. Module exchange is also very easy, since the modules are
hot-swappable and can be plugged in and unplugged during operation.
Just like the manufacturer of the machine, operators also
benefit from the fact that the modular MX-System covers the complete
The MX-System significantly improves
efficiency (photo: Beckhoff)
variety of automation technology with considerably fewer
parts and therefore fewer assemblies to stock as spares. Through
their simple basic principle, MX-System modules can also be reused
very easily beyond the life cycle of the machine.
JUMO: Complete solution with intuitive operation
JUMO is expanding its extensive automation portfolio with a complete solution
for process engineering operations. The application is designed to be particularly
user-friendly and can be used in a wide range of industries.
At the heart of the solution is the JUMO variTRON automation system, for
which a special application for process engineering has been developed. With
the help of various JUMO smartWARE applications, an integrated solution can
be implemented from the sensor to the cloud. The focus is on three user groups.
Plant operators can use the new JUMO smartWARE program to intuitively create
and edit process engineering programs and recipes using a graphical editor.
This browser-based application can be used on a PC, laptop, or tablet.
End users can then visualize and control the program flow in the browser with
the aid of a display, for example on a web panel or a tablet. The user interface
can be freely customized, is consistent and can be operated intuitively.
In addition, other JUMO applications such as JUMO smartWARE SCADA, JUMO
Cloud, or JUMO smartWARE Evaluation can be used for monitoring, batch recording,
and individual report generation.
JUMO offers an end-to-end automation solution
from the sensor to the cloud (photo: Jumo)
BERICAP: Tethered caps
BERICAP is presenting a fully comprehensive
range of closures for the beverage industry to
drinktec visitors. Since 2021 aluminium rollon
closures are part of the portfolio when
MALA Verschluss-Systeme became part of
the BERICAP Group.
According to a consumer study on tethered
caps, which will become mandatory in Europe
in July 2024, consumers are willing to embrace
eco-friendly closures if they also have
handling benefits. A majority of consumers
surveyed rated the BERICAP tethered caps –
which go by the name of ClipAside – more
positively than conventional closures for their
intuitive handling, their 180-degree opening
angle and the fact that they are very hygienic.
Beverage manufacturers who change over to
ClipAside early can enhance their brand appeal
and improve customer loyalty.
BERICAP will show its
ClipAside solutions
(photo: BERICAP)
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