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Where do you get the I/O for the IIoT? Data is the heart of all Internet of Things systems, including systems deployed into industrial environments.

When we talk about making the aging electrical grid smarter or the factory of the future more efficient, what we’re really after are insights that can make our equipment and infrastructure smarter and more efficient. And to deliver these incredibly valuable insights, which will result in millions of dollars in savings, uptime or operational efficiency, we need data.

Lots of it. We also need complex, computationally intensive algorithms that scour the data to find trends, patterns and anomalies (Figure 1).

Hyperconnected world Figure 1: In a world of smarter, hyperconnected devices and infrastructure, data is king.

While these algorithms and analysis routines are a very important piece of the IIoT puzzle, the best data scientists in the world cannot predict equipment failures without enormous amounts of data. And we’re not talking about just any kind of data either.

Big Analog Data, a term trademarked

by National Instruments, comes from dozens to thousands of sensors and devices spread across your assets, facility or entire fleet. It includes sensors measuring vibrations, pressure and flow; cameras performing thermal scanning and pattern matching; and motors being sent precise PWM waveforms to execute control algorithms.

And this Big Analog Data is big. While all IIoT data ends up digitized to beam across the binary superhighway, each measurement starts out in the physical, analog

world, and a lot of digital bytes are required to represent even short and relatively inaccurate analog waveforms. So when channel count, signal duration or accuracy requirements go up, the result is terabytes of (digitized) analog data, sometimes even per hour. Then you add the rest of the data.

Yes, there’s more, including all the digital data from on/off signals and open/close sensors, as well as all the single-point temperature and proximity data. The insights you need to make your operations smarter or more efficient live within this collective set of data. And to extract those insights, you need to collect, manage and analyze the data.

Additionally, many companies deploying IIoT systems today are doing so in brownfield environments, where intelligent edge devices are installed on existing equipment.

At MBS, a Look at a Challenged Industry An annual automotive conference began Monday not with talk of record sales, but with a look at challenges facing the industry.

and Chrysler (now Fiat Chrysler Automobiles) were reorganized as part of US government-backed bankruptcies.

The Management Briefing Seminars, produced by the Center for Automotive Research (Ann Arbor, MI), has always had a more technical emphasis than auto shows and other automotive media events.

Since then, US sales have surged, with a record 17.47 million deliveries in 2015, according to Autodata Corp.

However, sales have hit a plateau.

This year, that’s even more true amid changes in manufacturing and concern the good economic times of the past several years may be winding down.

The US auto industry hit bottom in 2009, when General Motors Co. AMP Magazine | 04 August 2016

Total light-vehicle deliveries only rose 1.5% in 2016’s first half to 8.64 million. Demand remains strong for trucks, with a 9.2% gain, but sales of cars plunged 7.5%.

Thus, a rising tide no longer lifts all boats. FCA US, for example, is responding by ending car production in the United States and doubling

down on trucks.

“Short term, how long can the party last?” asked Charles Chesbrough, senior economist for the Original Equipment Suppliers Association, asked during a presentation at the conference.

The current economic recovery is well along and may be close to running its course, the economist said.

“We may be due for the next recession,” Chesbrough said. “There is a concern in that (automotive) supply base about that recession clock.”

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The Best Time Opto 22 I/O for a SWOT breakout boards Analysis? IMTS 2016 Snap-UDC-HDB-G4 and Snap-UDC-HDB breakout boards boost the capabilities of 32-point Snap digital I/O modules, simplify field wiring and save panel space.

The International Manufacturing Technology Show, held every two years at McCormick Place in Chicago, is always a marvel of new technologies. But this year’s show—with more than 2000 exhibitors, more than 114,000 registrants and more than 1 million ft2 of space—is taking place in the midst of a great digital shift in the global manufacturing technology sector.

If you have any doubt about this, it will surely be erased if you come to Chicago. To be honest, FABTECH 2015 was awash in this change last fall, but it promises to be on full display at IMTS Sept. 12–17, as plug-and-play digital technologies continue to invade machine tools, automation and more, quickly reshaping the manufacturing landscape. Or, said another way: A lot has happened in the past two years.

The Snap-UDC-HDB-G4 breakout board allows connection of 32-point Snap digital I/O modules to higher loads to gain the reliability of fused outputs and isolated inputs, while the space-saving Snap-UDC-HDB breakout board provides spring-clamp connectors for as many as to 32 field devices, all in a small footprint. Both new breakout boards are part of the Snap PAC system, which includes PACs, Ethernetbased I/O systems and PAC Project automation software.

Expect most major exhibitors to be talking about their new apps, software, remote monitoring and control, metrology feedback loops, simulation, integration and self-correcting, self-optimizing capabilities.

For all of you manufacturing professionals out there, this change means new Opportunities and Threats are coming on fast, so it’s a good time to dig deep and honestly evaluate your Strengths and Weaknesses.

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This year’s show also takes place against an interesting, if not uncertain, landscape. Headed into the show, the US manufacturing economy showed signs of picking up. The Institute for Supply Management reported a fourth consecutive month of expansion in June. The PMI, which measures economic activity in manufacturing, was 53.2% in June, the best index reading in the past 12 months, where it has averaged, overall, a lackluster 50.3%.

Meanwhile, many of you have been trying to determine what BREXIT, and a new US president, might mean in this global board game we all play.

While you may not come out of IMTS with answers to those questions, you can certainly return home armed with better manufacturing technologies and more competitive than before.

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Fish Fresh Off the Boat and Into ERP

Dynamic Systems and Northlake Partners integrate product tracking technology with enterprise resource planning to trace fresh food from processing and packaging to inventory and accounting.

Dynamic Systems, a maker of barcode technology, has teamed up with enterprise resource planning (ERP) supplier Northlake Partners to provide an automated traceability system that enables real-time visibility—from fish to financials—for the seafood and produce industries.

The integration of the two applications will also help manufacturers comply with rules emerging from the Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Dynamic Systems’ Simba traceability and labeling software uses barcode technology to automate data collection as the food is processed and packed, recording details such as product attributes, pack dates, inventory locations and shipping information.

Northlake’s ERP system called NorthScope, on the other hand, offers sales, inventory, logistics, accounting and management reporting.

accuracy while increasing productivity and lowering costs.

It also plays well into FDA requirements around documentation for product tracing and food safety. To that end, the labels generated by Simba have all of the relevant information on it, enabling traceability right down to the boat the fish came off of, Freeman said.

“We are excited about our relationship with Northlake Partners,” said Alison Falco, President of Dynamic Systems. “Our customers have been asking for an ERP solution designed for the fresh food industry that has the flexibility of Simba.”

Typically, these two systems are kept separate so when a product comes into the warehouse, the data must be re-keyed into the ERP system. Oftentimes, however, operators will simply write information down on a piece of paper. This is time-consuming and potentially introduces errors into the process.

When the track and trace and ERP systems are integrated, there is a time-savings benefit of having up-to-the-minute information transferred from the plant floor to the enterprise. But, more importantly, data quality is maintained.

“Fresh fish has to come off the boat and then go through the plant where it is labeled and put into cold storage or shipped,” said Rob Freeman, business development manager at Dynamic Systems, explaining how automating data capture from the processing plant to the ERP system creates high levels of data AMP Magazine | 06 August 2016

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Schneider Electric Unveils Turnkey Operations Software Suite The Line Performance Suite for Food & Beverage and CPG companies integrates what traditionally has been isolated horizontal applications into an integrated subscription-based vertical offering.

In an effort to address some of the biggest manufacturing concerns in the food and beverage industry—ranging from asset availability, maintenance costs, labor efficiency and process improvements—Schneider Electric, this week, announced the availability of a turnkey line productivity tool.

The Line Performance Suite for Food & Beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), bundles the company’s manufacturing execution system (MES) with data capture, root cause analysis, and integrated reporting. Workflow applications tie it all together through model-driven operations management that enforce business processes, enable collaboration and standardize best practices across multiple sites.

And, while having all of this capability rolled into one offering is appealing, perhaps it’s more appealing to cost-conscious manufacturers that it is all delivered in a subscription-based model. That means paying for the MES implementation comes out of the operating vs. capital budget.

According to the company, having MES, reporting and workflow functions working in unity helps ease line set up and configuration for faster time to value. It also removes line performance bottlenecks to reduce downtime and gain process metrics for both automated and manual lines, and improves product quality by lowering scrap rates and improving first pass yields. In addition, key performance indicators (KPIs) provide real-time access to critical operating parameters.

Honeywell to Buy Logistics Automation Leader Intelligrated Through its acquisition of Intelligrated, Honeywell is making a bid for a better position in a global warehouse automation market worth about $20 billion.

If there’s any doubt about the value that warehousing and logistics automation has taken on over the past few years, just look at the return Permira has gained on Intelligrated during that time. The global investment firm purchased Intelligrated—a key player in supply chain and warehouse automation—for about $500 million in 2012. Now Permira is selling it to Honeywell for $1.5 billion in cash. Reuters reported last week that Toyota Industries had also been competing to buy Intelligrated.

Honeywell announced it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Intelligrated for what amounts to about 12 times Intelligrated’s estimated 2016 earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA).

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Hygenic Load Cells From HBM Provide Weighing Solution

To meet the strict hygiene regulations required in production, HBM – market leader in the field of test and measurement – has recently introduced the PW25 and PW27 range of load cells, which have been designed for use in filling systems and packaging plants, in multi-head combination weighers and static scales.

Suitable for use in beverage, food, pharmaceutical and bio industries, the latest range of easy to clean load cells are hermetically encapsulated and housed in stainless steel, making them compatible with all cleaning agents and disinfectant agents, which are commonly used in the production process.

Featuring a clean and smooth cylindrical design that is non-absorbent and free from imperfection, such as grooves and gaps, to avoid gathering, the top surfaces of the new load cells are also inclined to prevent the collection of dust, product residue or water droplets. Furthermore, by replacing the usual specification stickers with laser etching, the possibility of contamination is less likely to occur.

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are ingress protected to IP68/69.

Furthermore the hygienic PW27 load cell, which enables efficient and accurate weighing equipment to be used in fields where aseptic production is required, has been developed to meet the guidelines set out by the EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group).

These guidelines, set out by the EHEDG, reflect the need for all systems and components, such as weighing systems used in filling and packaging systems, of food processing equipment to comply with stringent hygiene standards.

The latest range of load cells from HBM can be easily connected to the PAD series of digital transducer electronics from HBM to accurately digitise signals of analogue load cells or force transducers, even under the harshest of conditions.

Developed to meet the demands placed on weighing components involved in dynamic filling and metering applications, the PAD series offers integrated measurement signal conditioning, including a selectable or automatic filter and two integrated digital I/O interfaces.

Depending on the need, the PAD series

from HBM can also be configured via RS485 or CANOpen interfaces, which enable analysis and remote access in networks.

Depending on individual requirements, variants are also available with a prewired sensor connection cable (optionally as an aseptic version), or a plug/plug variant, ensuring flexibility for load cells or force transducers.

Housed in welded casing and hermetically encapsulated, the robust PAD series offers an IP rating of up to IP68/IP69K, making it suitable for a wide range of demanding applications.

The latest range of innovative load cells and the PAD series of digital transducers from HBM provide a hygienic solution for weighing systems, without compromising on accuracy and quality, which is an important factor in terms of minimising costs associated with maintenance and downtime issues.

For more information, please contact HBM on +44 (0) 208 515 6000 or visit www.hbm.com.

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Thermaset looks to the future

Staffordshire-based Thermaset is one of the UK’s best known companies for the formulation and manufacture of powder coatings.

This family run business has one of the country’s biggest ranges of stock powders available for next day delivery across the UK. At the heart of the business is a drive for efficiency through the use of recognised Kaizen techniques.

This Japanese philosophy is based on continuous development to improve all aspects of the running of a company from administration through to manufacturing efficiency, product development, and supply chain management and the meeting of tight delivery schedules.

Commercial Manager Nigel Crane comments: “Paying attention to detail and continuously looking for efficiency savings and improvement is at the heart of the Kaisen philosophy and it is a practice used in best in class in business.

Thermaset, which has Qualicoat Accreditation, is working towards the international standard ISO 14001 Certification, and is therefore putting environmental management at the heart of its business “We have instilled such a business culture at Thermaset and both management and staff look for

efficiencies as part of their everyday remit,” says Nigel Crane. “It’s a question of not necessarily making substantial changes to operational day-to-day running procedures, but to identify where small changes can be made to squeeze out even a 1% cost saving or efficiency benefit.

“As part of our commitment to continuous improvement we have recently installed a £90,000 grinder which will not only increase capacity but also efficiency. This year is going to be a very significant one for us with substantial expansion plans in the pipeline including the redevelopment of our existing research and development facilities and also build a training school and showroom. This will allow us to show the latest products and innovations within the powder coating industry and enhance the overall experience of our customers.”

“In addition, Thermaset is initiating ‘collaborations’ with top universities – again part of a process to enhance our competitiveness and enable us to penetrate new markets through the introduction of additional products and technology.

“When you are very busy it’s hard to stand back and think about ways of improving procedures, but by making time to do so it is possible to improve productivity,” he added.

Thermaset has over 600 stock colours and our technical department provides advice on selecting the most suitable product for a given application. There is no colour that can’t be matched and no special requirement that can’t be met – whether it is BS, RAL, custom or match. Thermaset can meet customer needs from a few kilograms of powder coating - for a special order - through to tonnes for a long-term contract.

Powder coatings are used extensively in manufacturing and Thermaset’s customers include: automotive manufacturers, architects, furniture and household goods, garden equipment suppliers and sports equipment manufacturers.

To find out more about powder coatings please contact Ben Jennens at Thermaset on: 01827 55777 or email: ben@thermaset.co.uk

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Fine Cut distinguishes its specialist manufacturing divisions with new brand Fine Cut Graphic Imaging Ltd, a well-respected multi-service manufacturing company, launch their new brand in response to continued business growth and to illustrate the company’s specialist divisions.

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Recognised as one of the UK’s leading graphics & engineering manufacturers, Fine Cut offer a huge range of advanced print, engraving and engineering solutions to the industrial, medical and electronic industries.

Operating from state-of-the-art production facilities with the capabilities to manufacture a diverse range of specialist products including labels, graphic overlays, nameplates, laser marked products and even 5 Axis machined components to name but a few – understandably the line had become blurred as to what exactly they offered and where their specialism lay.

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SMART TECHNOLOGY – IS IT GETTING TOO SMART FOR ITS OWN GOOD? The technology behind Smart systems is clearly getting more complex and all encompassing.

Systems such as BEMS – building energy management systems – allow for the integration of heating, lighting, electronic fire and security systems and have become commonplace in new commercial and public sector projects, but where does the future lie in the residential and office marketplace?

There was an expectation that the rise of smart technology in the home would take off in a big way in 2016, but the evidence is that the rumours of the huge ‘take up’ of clever technology simply hasn’t quite happened. The technology has become more complex and the fact is that homes and offices actually want simplicity of controls and ease of use when it comes controlling the energy costs.

Renowned for innovative electric heating solutions, Ecolec has launched its novel design solution – Ecolec Multiple Zone – a new wireless, remotely controlled Smart Controller – using a PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone – that allows you to control temperature in up to 10 separate zones within your home or office with precision.

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between the Gateway, thermostats and heaters are all wireless. Wireless signals between the gateway and each zone’s thermostats and radiators communicate at 433 MHz “In many applications – particularly in new and refurbished apartment blocks, electric heating is far preferable to wet heating systems and far less expensive to install,” says Chandru Ray. “With these wireless controls you can control the heat in various areas of the home or office remotely – it’s deceptively simple.”

“To give another example”, continues Mr Ray of Ecolec , “operators of a small 10 bedroom hotel will be able to control the temperature of each bedroom remotely from outside the bedroom so that they can optimise on heating levels according to whether the room is occupied or not. “

You simply need to log in to a home or office Ecolec heating system via the internet to check the air temperature in any zone or room to make the program changes necessary. This system offers unique levels of flexibility for controlling a heating system remotely.

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Global No.1 Exhibition for Industrial Valves to be held in Düsseldorf for the fourth time:

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The entire spectrum of industrial valves will be covered by VALVE WORLD EXPO in three exhibition halls from 29 November to 1 December: the ranges encompass valves, valve components and parts, actuator drives and position controllers, compressors, engineering services and software, associations and publishers.

For three days the exhibition halls 3, 4 and 5 will then become the No. 1 international meeting point for the industry, for valve specialists and expert users from many user industries. Users come from the fields of oil, gas and petrochemical industries, chemical industry, food industry, marine and offshore industries, water and waste water management, automotive and mechanical engineering, pharmaceutical industry as well as power plants.

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are already occupied. 638 exhibitors from 39 countries have registered.

Most European companies come from Italy, Great Britain, Germany, Spain, France, Turkey and the Netherlands.

Overseas visitors will mainly come from the USA, India, Taiwan, South Korea and China.

The accompanying technical “VALVE WORLD Conference Düsseldorf 2016” will again be organised by KCI in Hall 4.

Alongside topics of the future such as material selection, new technologies and processes for the production and application of valves, new energies and the analysis of new services, an in-depth debate about the structure of the industry will be centre stage here.

Lectures, workshops and seminars deepen the content covered by the Conference. Organisers expect experts from all over the world to exchange with conference delegates on innovations from the

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The Pump Summit, the International Exhibition & Conference for Pump Technology, will take place on the ground floor of Hall 7.0 on 29 and 30 November. Here networkers and pump specialists will come together and the producers, distributors and users of pumps, seals and compressors will present their products and exchange expert knowledge.

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Food and Beverage Processes The production and processing of food and beverages is governed by a rigorous network of laws, regulations, codes of practice and guidance.

The aim of these rules and guidelines are to minimise possible risks to the consumer from potentially harmful products that result from the presence of foreign bodies or bacteria. The use of pressure instrumentation is an essential part of safe food production.

Pressure and level measurement in the food, dairy, beverage and processing industries is required in piping, filters and tanks. Pressure instruments must be accurate, immune to vibrations, able to withstand the temperatures and stresses generated by cleaning processes, and have specialised wetted parts. Applications include balance tanks, silos, storage tanks, mixing processes, flavour systems, pasteurisation, emulsifying, filling machines and homogenisation.

The majority of electrical pressure transmitters use a flexible diaphragm as the pressure transmitting element. By using the appropriate process connection, it is possible to produce flush mounted pressure transmitters that have no cavities and are easy to clean. CIP (Clean In Place) cleaning is utilized to clean the interior surfaces of pipelines AMP Magazine | 20 August 2016

and tanks of liquid and semi-liquid food and beverage processing equipment. This type of cleaning is generally done with large tanks, kettles or piping systems where there are smooth surfaces. The “wetted part� of a pressure transmitter is the diaphragm which is in contact with the medium being measured and must be able to withstand the forces and temperatures generated during CIP cleaning and sterilisation procedures. Regular cleaning and gap free design reduce risk of contamination, but the finish of the wetted parts must also have smooth contours and clean welding with no nooks and crannies that may cause the media to gather and rot. Usually components are made from stainless steel to prevent media from sticking.

The PR3800 range from ESI Technology includes a range of flush diaphragm transmitters that have been designed to meet the requirements of the majority of industrial food and beverage applications. Robustly constructed from stainless steel, this range of pressure transmitters offer excellent stability and accuracy over a long service life. The flush membrane are suitable for CIP and seals are available in a variety of forms that can be installed directly to the process or remotely via stainless steel capillary. For very Sensors & Controls

high temperature processes the PR3860 version of this product is suitable for use with media temperature up to 250ºC.

incorporates an additional platform that raises the transmitter above any layers of sludge that may be present in the media.

A different method for continuous measurement of liquid level in the food and beverage industry is the hydrostatic method. Hydrostatic pressure is commonly described “The pressure equivalent to that exerted on a surface by a column of water of a given height due to the force of gravity”. A liquid column above the pressure sensor creates hydrostatic pressure, which is a direct indicator for the liquid level. The measurement depends on the density of the liquid, but this can be entered as a calibration parameter. The PR3400 range of hydrostatic pressure transmitters from ESI Technology Ltd have been designed for the measurement of depth and level of liquids for many applications. The measuring cell of the pressure sensor detects small changes in hydrostatic pressure, which increases or decreases according to the filling level.

In the case of open vessels, where atmospheric pressure is acting on the head of the liquid, a gauge pressure sensor can be used. For closed vessels two sensors are required. Measurements can be made with either two separate gauge pressure transmitters or a differential pressure transmitter. The food industry uses differential pressure transmitters for flow measurement in service systems. This is due to its robustness and simplicity. ESI Technology has a range of differential pressure transmitters in DP, bidirectional or gauge reference. Available for ultralow pressure ranges up to 200bar, they offer high stability and performance with true wet/wet operation, and suitable for all liquids compatible with stainless steel and titanium.

The ESI sensor is powered by a vented cable and is submerged into the liquid to be monitored.

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If flammable liquids and dust are present, the ESI range of flush diaphragm, hydrostatic and differential products are available with ATEX/IECEx approved options. Please don’t hesitate to contact the sales team for more information, or visit our website www.esi-tec.com

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Labfacility have launched a NEW online purchasing website featuring our full range of Temperature Sensors, Thermocouple Connectors, Thermocouple Cables and associated Temperature Instrumentation – Please visit www.labfacility.com for immediate despatch from stock worldwide .

Temperature Sensors

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abfacility are the UK’s leading manufacturer of Thermocouple and PRT sensors, made in our South Yorkshire site. Standard configurations are offered in all of the widely used calibrations, type J,K,T,E,N,R,S and B..

Depending on the choice of sensor type and sheath materials, temperature ratings of up to 1750oC are available with single or duplex elements.

The comprehensive stock of mineral insulated thermocouples features 0.5mm sheath diameter versions in addition to 1.0mm, 1.5mm, 3.0mm and 6.0mm. The 0.5mm diameter thermocouples combine low thermal mass and fast response to temperature changes with durable construction; they are highly flexible and their use minimizes process intrusion.

Mineral insulated PRT sensors are available in a range of diameters and configurations to meet the need for high accuracy, high stability, sheath flexibility and robust construction.

Resistance Thermometer Sensing Resistors Labfacility offers a range of high quality Pt100 and Pt1000 sensing resistors in wire-wound and thin-film types. The range includes surface mount versions and glass encapsulated types for those applications requiring the highest stability and hermetic sealing.

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All Pt100 sensors comply with IEC751 and, depending on construction, are available in Class A, B and 1/3, 1/5 and 1/10 DIN tolerances.

Dimensions range from subminiature to 50mm length to suit any application and optional extended terminations are available to order.

Labfacility are Europe’s leading manufacturer of Thermocouple Connectors, based at our Bognor Regis site. We manufacture Iec ( European ), Ansi ( American ) and Jis ( Japanese ) versions, and these are available direct on our website and also from the distributors Rapid Electronics, Brammer and Premier Farnell.

Probe Installation Fittings Labfacility also manufactures a wide range of components and fittings for sensor installation and manufacture at our West Sussex site. These include pot seals for mineral insulated thermocouples, bayonet caps and adaptors and closed end protection tubes.

Additional components include compression glands, melt bolts, thermowells and a wide range of terminal heads.

Labfacility is the UK’s leading manufacturer of Temperature Sensors, Thermocouple Connectors and associated Temperature Instrumentation and stockists of Thermocouple Cables. The Company has been trading for 45 years, is ISO 9001 accredited, employs 70 staff over two UK sites - West Sussex and South Yorkshire and exports to over 85 countries. In addition to the stocked items, Labfacility also offers bespoke Temperature Sensors.

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Buy online at www.labfacility.com quoting code AMPNEWS for a 5% discount on all products until the end of August 2016.

Labfacility Ltd Bognor Regis Tel: +44(0)1243 871280 Sheffield Tel: +44(0)1909 569446 info@labfacility.com Sensors & Controls

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SOCOMEC’S pioneering electrical measuring technology Socomec’s latest DIRIS range brings together groundbreaking digital electrical measuring technology – from sensors to software - to deliver an unrivalled degree of flexibility to installations.

Customer Benefits Rapid installation 4 times quicker than a conventional meter and simple to retrofit Exceptional accuracy 0.5% accuracy for the whole system from 2% to 120% of the current sensor primary current rating Self-configuring Plug and Play with automatic configuration and common displays for multi circuit systems Infinitely scalable Capable of monitoring thousands of connection points Self-financing Potential energy savings and low cost of installation can enable payback within 6 months

Simplified network maintenance The electrical energy quality monitoring functionality of Diris DIGIWARE makes anticipating – and rectifying - electrical malfunctions easy Space saving Reduced footprint compared to alternative solutions Reduced stock Only 9 current sensor ratings from 5 A to 6000A

Optimised electrical network Identifies the most demanding loads and monitor abnormal electrical values Measurement & Monitoring

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DIXON GROUP EUROPE LTD Providing you with "The Right Connection" for all your Hygienic processes

Dixon Group Europe Limited 350 Walton Summit Centre, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 8AS Telephone: +44 (0)1772 323529 Fax: +44 (0)1772 314664 marketing@dixoneurope.co.uk

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For further information please contact us now on:

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Professional test and measurement technology From sensor to software: The complete measurement chain from HBM The requirements placed on sensors, electronics and software in terms of operation, acquisition and analysis are continuously increasing. Optimal matching of all components in the entire measuring chain is crucial.

We at HBM place special emphasis on this aspect. Worldwide, in all branches of industry: Automotive, aerospace, mechanical engineering, weighing technology and many more. For maximum quality and precision.

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Measurement & Monitoring

What you will ďŹ nd at MIM 2016 Calibration Services CMM Services Inspection Equipment Optical Systems Surface & Form Measurement Process Instrumentation Controls & Sensors

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Not your average connector manufacturer The Company - for more than 75 years, ODU has been a problem-solving designer of premium connectors. From magnetic resonance tomography to kitchen utensils to submarines, the connector systems developed and manufactured by ODU are found in all industry sectors and all around the world. Head¬quartered in Mühldorf Germany, the ODU Group has an international production and distribution network throughout Europe, North America, and Asia.

History - in 1937, Otto Dunkel built the first ionospheric transmitters, broadcasting messages into the atmosphere, to be reflected and then received in another location. These transmission presented many challenges, particularly with the plug contacts of the broadcasting system.

Looking out his window one day, Dunkel saw a man with a twig-broom sweeping up leaves and this gave him the idea for an entirely new type of contact – the springwire contact.

A year later Dunkel patented his invention: The deflecting pin contact - now known around the world as ODU SPRINGTAC. Multiple, individually-operating, springwires are incorporated into each contact [even the smallest 0.76mm dia contact has 15 springwires] - each springwire is in contact with the pin, ensuring an extremely high number of mating cycles and stable low contact resistance.

Markets - connectors from ODU ensure reliable transmission of power, signals, data, and media in numerous demanding applications in the growth markets of medical, military & security and energy, as well as in established sectors such as industrial electronics, test & measurement, and automotive.

Modular Product – for the industrial equipment OEM, the the rectangular connector system, ODU-MAC, offers nearly limitless configurations due to a flexible modular build.

Reliable and compact, most ODU-MAC modules are based on ODU SPRINGTAC contacts with springwire technology, ensuring the highest level of contact stability even under increased vibration.

The ODU-MAC is available in two formats – in a DIN housing for manual operation and in an aluminium frame for automatic docking.

Contacts can be added and varied by the customer using an on-line configurator, backed-up by technical support.

Whether in connector technology for the Finnish state railway, as an interface with the analysis unit of heart catheter systems, or in pick-and-place machines, the ODU-MAC ensures reliable safety, quick trans¬mission, and a high number of mating cycles.

Customers report no failures in the aluminium docking frame version of the ODU-MAC even after more than one million mating cycles.

So, what’s new?

ODU has developed a new interface housing for the ODU-MAC, an add-on solution created specifically to provide optimal strain relief and also allow for the inclusion of additional circuit-boards and components.

The new housing is available for all six docking frames, which are especially designed to tackle the challenges of automatic docking situations.

ODU can deliver complete system solutions to its clients from a single source, including the connector, matching interface housing and, if needed, the complete cable assembly.

For perfect connections and to find out more about ODU and the ODU-MAC modular rectangular connector – get in touch:- ODU UK Ltd tel: 01509 266433 email: sales@odu-uk.co.uk www.odu-uk.co.uk

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Electrical Components

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THE ALL-ROUND SOLUTION FOR MANUAL MATING AND AUTOMATIC DOCKING The intelligent path to individual connection: ODU-MAC – our versatile modular connector solution enables signals, power, high current, high voltage, coax, high-speed data transmission, fibre optic and other media such as air or fluid. For your individual connection.

Fail-safe performance thanks to high level of contact reliability

30 different high-speed inserts in the field of data technology

6 standard docking solutions

> 100,000 mating cycles

High packing density

Stable low contact resistances

ODU-UK Ltd. Phone: +44 1509 266433 sales@odu-uk.co.uk www.odu-uk.co.uk

In2Connect Supply Rectangular and Circular Connectors to The Process Control and Automation Sectors.

Rugged, compact, sealed M12 connectors are popular for sensor/actuator connectivity in factory automation, process control, and industrial instrumentation. The screw locking M12 style connector has from 2 to 8 contacts and is IP67 rated so can be well suited for moistureladen environments. Field attachable connectors have the freedom and flexibility to react to the cabling situation on site or to enable building your own M12 cables. M12 connectors may also be coded by application. As well as M12, In2Connect’s range of connectors include M8, 7/8�, Rund24, M23, tooling and junction systems, adapters and splitters.

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Optimas Components - Your Global Component Supply Partner Optimas Components is a leading global supplier of C-class components, including metal and plastic fasteners, cable management and finishing products. With nearly 50 years of experience in supplying superior quality components, we have earned a worldwide reputation for outstanding customer service and support.

We are a technical distributor with in-depth and broad based engineering, product, industry, application and material knowledge, able to advise customers as to the optimum solution to their needs. We supply thousands of customers in a broad range of industries.

We help you to specify solutions and make informed purchasing decisions around technologies, applications and relevant standards. Throughout the world, we provide innovative supply chain management solutions to reduce our customers’ total cost of production and implementation.

Our comprehensive product ranges, which also include PCB accessories, enclosures, panel fasteners and plugs, caps, wires and cables, ensures you can buy all of your components in one place.

Cable Management Solutions We at Optimas pride ourselves as being specialists in cable management solutions, working with established suppliers such as Heyco, Thomas & Betts, Alphawire and Bopla. New product ranges are constantly being introduced, giving you first access to new solutions on the market.

The Optimas Difference We also specialise in the sourcing of non-catalogue parts and the design and manufacturing of bespoke parts. Our growing team now includes dedicated applications engineers to help customers develop bespoke solutions suited for their specific application needs as well as offering standard off the shelf solutions.

From concept, through prototyping to delivery of the final parts, we assist you to reduce time and cost.

Our services which also include kitting and bagging, reduce your bill of materials and allow for maximum flexibility with your procurement process. Optimas Components also have the capability of dying nylon parts to any standard Pantone or RAL numbers. This process is ideal when producing a small quantity of coloured parts or when multiple colours of a particular part are required.

In addition our enclosure customizing service permits for standard enclosures to be completely customized to meet your exact requirements of your applications. We have a dedicated sub-assembly area and team and can offer assistance with in preparing drawings, layouts and specifying the parts. Our on-site inventory management service is the perfect solution for you to eliminate line shortages and delays.

We can manage stock levels and replenishments for you and ensure that you will never run out of parts in your stores. Please contact us if you would like to receive further information about the products and services we can offer.

On our website you can also find CAD and line drawing for our products and you can have a look out our extended range of new small pack quantities.

NEW PRODUCTS We are proud to announce that we will be soon supplying new products from Anamet and Panduit. The Anamet range comprises conduits for specialist markets such as food and healthcare as well as oil and gas. The Panduit products will add to our cable management solution products with items added such as high temperature and chemical resistant cable ties.

Schwer Fittings lead the way in stainless steel connection technology. Manufacturers and suppliers of high precision stainless steel tube components and hose fittings, with a technically trained sales team and a BFPA authorised training centre.

fittings in single and twin ferrule; LP and HP valves.

Schwer enjoys an enviable reputation in the stainless steel industry for unrivalled service levels, components built for longevity and guaranteed 100% traceability across all products.

In addition to holding German Lloyds classification for more than ten years, Schwer also holds DNV, ABS, GOST and RINA certification.

With most products available from stock in Warrington, Schwer can supply a next day service throughout the UK. Threads available include BSPP, BSPT, NPT, Metric and JIC; hose tails include standard and interlock; DNV certified compression

Schwer Fittings Ltd, Warrington Tel: 01925 639006 Fax: 01925 639007 Email: Info@schwer.co.uk www.schwer.com

Raspberry Pi gets a new home Industrial automation with Raspberry Pi just got easier The new RPI-BC enclosure is desgined specifically to accomodate Raspberry Pi computers. The DIN rail or wall mountable enclosure provides access to all ports, GPIO pins and SD card without removing the lid. Ideal for all industrial automation projects.

For additional information call 0845 881 2222 or visit phoenixcontact.co.uk

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Engineering excellence across the globe

World leading provider of engineering solutions, Boulting Group, serves customers across the pharmaceutical, energy, nuclear, chemical, petro-chemical, utilities (water), data communications and infrastructure sectors worldwide, focusing primarily on controlled environments such as COMAH, ATEX, clean-room, sterile and GMP. Specialising in multi-discipline engineering services, from front end design, detailed design, project management and fabrication to manufacture, construction, commissioning and validation, Boulting’s core competencies include electrical and mechanical installations.

Boulting offers a highly flexible approach to suit customer requirements. The company offers standalone or fully integrated bespoke engineering services, from design and build to a full turnkey offer, and has an outstanding track record in Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) performance and quality management.

In recognition of its excellence in SHE performance Boulting Group has been awarded the prestigious Order of Distinction at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Occupational Health and Safety AMP Magazine | 36 August 2016

Awards 2016. At a ceremony in June 2016, Boulting won this top category award following its landmark achievement of 22 consecutive Gold Awards. The internationally recognised RoSPA awards have become the most sought after accolade by organisations across industry, offering companies the opportunity to prove their ongoing commitment to the highest standards in health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement.

In recent news, the company has just expanded its range of low voltage (LV) assembly products with the release of the Boulting Power Centre range of LV switchboards. Designed to comply with established power management requirements, this particular suite of innovations was devised in response to the increased demand for energy-efficient power products implemented in modern buildings and offers clients peace of mind with its greater reliability, maintenance cost control and sustainability.

Other exciting developments include the appointment of Ian Oliver as the new Managing Director of Boulting Technology – whose main role will be to oversee operations at the four UK

locations – and the near completion of a major pharmaceutical capital project, delivering the engineering services and fit-out of a new sterile production facility.

A current project is currently nearing completion – a £14M contract providing ME&I design, installation and commissioning to the world’s foremost paint manufacturer – and Boulting Group is also proud to work with Merseyside’s first state-ofthe-art youth facility, Wirral Youth Zone, providing a significant level of Founder Patron support across the course of a three year period.

Current contract awards include work within the nuclear sector and further major contract award in the pharmaceutical sector. Boulting also continues to grow its international presence, particularly in Africa, and this growth will be underpinned by continuing to deliver and develop the quality of our performance.

The Boulting Group occupies facilities in Warrington, St Helens, Widnes, Middleton and Stafford, with regional offices across the UK and a dedicated division in Africa.

T 01925 446000 info@boulting.co.uk www.boulting.co.uk

Editor’s Choice

A direct approach to electroless nickel quality control

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lectroless nickel plating processes, commonly used in the automotive, aerospace and printed circuit board industries, are controlled for both thickness and composition. The preferred method for analysing electroless nickel properties is X-ray fluorescence (XRF). This is because it is quick – on the order of seconds, nondestructive, requires no chemicals or gases, involves little or no sample preparation and is straightforward enough to be performed by minimally trained production staff. XRF instruments have been employed widely for many years to determine elemental composition and coating thickness, and are becoming increasingly advanced to address more demanding analytical requirements. XRF instruments are available in many different forms but two are considered most appropriate for measuring electroless nickel plating: microspot and handheld.

Microspot analysers, such as the Oxford Instruments MAXXI 6, are high-power benchtop instruments which mechanically reduce the output from an X-ray source down to the micrometer range in order to measure small features or small components. Handheld analysers, such as the Oxford Instruments X-MET8000, are miniaturised versions of benchtop equipment, consisting of the same critical components. Whilst the measurement area of handheld instruments is typically larger than their microspot counterparts, they have an advantage in portability, allowing the user to measure parts anywhere the instrument can be carried.

Both types of analysers have been commercially available for many years; however they traditionally had a limitation in that they could not directly measure the composition of the electroless nickel. The reason for this is that electroless nickel AMP Magazine | 38 August 2016

is comprised of nickel, a relatively easy element for XRF to detect, and phosphorus, which has relatively low X-ray energy. Without specialised hardware, XRF instruments cannot “see” phosphorus, and therefore relied on mathematical modeling to determine coating thickness only, without a way to quantify composition.

Advances in XRF technology such as high-definition Silicon Drift Detectors (SDD) now make it possible to measure both nickel and phosphorous content directly, allowing for both the coating thickness and composition to be determined simultaneously.

Current generations of microspot and handheld XRF analysers use a suitable combination of X-ray tube (optimised to excite phosphorus) and detector (sensitive enough to detect lowenergy elements), as well as geometry that minimises the distance between the tube, sample and detector to ensure maximum transmission of the phosphorus X-rays.

As the hardware has improved, so has the analytical software.

Operators with little training can confidently obtain the same results as expert technical staff.

Taking advantage of this optimised hardware enables XRF to provide critical analysis for quality control throughout the electroless nickel plating process, providing accurate and precise measurement of the deposited thickness and composition of the coating in varying ratios. Over a range of substrates including aluminium, steel, and copper alloys, choose microspot or handheld XRF analysers to ensure electroless nickel coatings are applied at the right thickness and composition to achieve desired metallurgical properties while minimising costs from over-plating.

Matt Kreiner Product Manager Oxford Instruments

Editor’s Choice

Cable Entry Systems from Murrplastik The new KDL/H 24 cable entry system by Murrplastik meets the very high protection rating of IP69K. The KDL/H 24 is produced as a zinc die casting and is very suitable for feed-through of preconfigured lines in rugged outdoor environments, while being exposed to high mechanical stress at the same time.

In addition, the KDL/H 24 is equipped with a grommet block made of TPE, which fixes the sleeves behind the metal frame and locks each feed-in cable extra tightly with its built-in strain relief. It is virtually impossible for the grommets to be torn out, even under extremely high mechanical stresses. Extreme weather conditions and environmental circumstances of moisture, acids, alkalis, alcohols, mineral oils, cleaning agents, grease, and dust cannot harm the KDL/H 24 in any way.

Murrplastik is represented in the UK by Murrelektronik. For further information or to request a catalogue call 0161 728 3133 or email sales@murrelektronik.co.uk Read more online here

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System solutions for cables and control cabinets from Murrplastik.

Research, believe in visions, improve... From the “problems” of our customers, Murrplastik engineers develop solutions. Since the company was founded in 1963, more than 100 patents have found their way into the difficult world of day-to-day operations, whether for industrial labelling systems, cable drag chains, cable entry systems, cable protection conduits or fittings.

That’s why we continue to develop - for even greater durability, improved robustness, ease of installation and economical use. In a word, “Made by Murrplastik”.

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