Feeding and handling solutions.

Afag is now officially part of Emerson*. As a result, Afag's feeding and handling solutions will be integrated into Emerson’s extensive automation portfolio. All content on Afag.com, including product documentation, data, and certificates, has been migrated to Emerson.com under the AVENTICS™ brand. This migration will streamline Emerson’s comprehensive automation offerings, making it easier for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to access the solutions they need in a single location.

The AVENTICS brand is globally recognized for its innovation and proven performance. By bringing Afag’s feeding and handling products under the AVENTICS umbrella, OEMs will benefit from single-source access to a broader range of machine automation experts, as well as pneumatic and electric solutions that optimize the performance of new equipment designs.

In the months following the migration, Emerson will gradually rebrand Afag’s products under the AVENTICS line. While the brand name will change, the Afag product portfolio will remain consistent, ensuring OEMs continue to receive the high quality and support they trust. Customers will still be able to contact their existing representatives for ongoing assistance.

The legacy AVENTICS portfolio includes cylinders, valves, air preparation, and pressure technology. The newly incorporated Afag portfolio adds vibratory feeders, refilling devices, control units, linear and rotary axes, rotary modules, grippers, and more, further strengthening Emerson’s machine automation offering.

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* See also Accelerating factory automation capabilities. (19/9/2023)

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Test equipment for rent throughout Europe.

Specialist test & measurement equipment for data centres and RAN/Mobile applications

The European expansion of Electro Rent's strategic distribution agreement with EXFO, the communications industry’s test, monitoring and analytics experts, has been announced. This new agreement enhances the existing collaboration between EXFO and Electro Rent by adding European distribution to an already robust rental and certified pre-owned (CPO) portfolio.

"At Electro Rent, 5G and data centres are areas of strategic focus. With that in mind, this new agreement with EXFO is a tremendous win for our customers. EXFO is a wonderful partner to work with, they address the heart of these strategic markets for us, and this distribution agreement allows us to better help our customers navigate stormy financial seas." said Stijn Sallaerts, Vice President of Product Group at Electro Rent.

This new distribution agreement offers Electro Rent customers the convenience of selecting the acquisition method that best fits their requirements. Now, Electro Rent customers can acquire the EXFO equipment they need via purchase, lease, or rental. Rental, lease and pre-owned options help customers better preserve precious CapEX by providing the opportunity to gain access to needed instruments with OpEX funds.

Gavin Lessing-Caller, Senior Vice President Global Sales and Marketing at Electro Rent, said, “This new distribution agreement combines EXFO’s technical expertise and product breadth with Electro Rent’s speed, convenience, and fast shipping thanks to our two European warehouses and logistic hubs.”

“The expanded distribution agreement further strengthens the longstanding and successful collaboration with Electro Rent, and extends the reach of EXFO’s industry-leading solutions for data centre and mobile environments across the Europe regions," said Wim te Niet, Vice President EMEA at EXFO

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Pocket-size mobile thermal camera.

Enables electricians, HVAC technicians and contractors to access thermal imaging with their smart phone, for accurate temperature measurement on the go, or in hard-to-reach places.

The iSee Mobile Thermal Camera just launched by Fluke, is a pocket-sized, portable thermal camera with the resolution to deliver detailed image quality comparable to professional cameras, with full temperature range analysis. Utilized by inserting the hardware into a smartphone, the iSee Camera detects heat output, which can highlight abnormal temperatures easily and efficiently. Prioritizing the worker, the portability of the iSee camera is particularly beneficial for roles that require accurate thermal imaging from a safe distance or on the go.

Able to be launched in one second and weighing just under 28g, the iSee Camera is designed for electricians, HVAC technicians, contractors, and other professionals who need an easier way to capture detailed thermal images for accurate temperature readings. The iSee camera provides detailed image quality with high resolution (256 x 192 pixels), high temperature range (-10 to 550 °C), accuracy (±2% or -15.7 °C) and a 25 Hz frame rate that makes it suitable for use in many applications, including electrical and mechanical inspections, inspection service, HVAC inspection, product R & D, quality control, and more.

“We designed the iSee Camera to bring safety and convenience to thermal inspections without compromising the power and precision professionals need to do their jobs,” said Hector Martinez, Product Manager, Thermal Imaging, Fluke. “The new resolution in iSee allows users to check panels and other connections for abnormal heating from a safe distance without putting themselves at risk. This will be the camera of choice for thermographers who need portability but demand safety and high-quality images.” The iSee Camera features include:

• Powerful temperature range analysis - Never miss any details with the camera’s real-time high and low temperature markers, with comprehensive temperature analysis for spot, line and area, supported with a professional thermal imaging app.
• Real-time image sharing for fast and easy communication - With easy image and video management through real-time communication, users will find ease in image annotation for smooth communication.
• Small, durable and portable, launch in only seconds - With a light, compact design, the iSee is made of high-quality aluminum and up to 1 meter drop tested.
• Suitable for various smart device models - The iSee is compatible with the iPhone and iPad iOS and Android and HarmonyOS.
• The iSee application features interfaces and menus to enhance the user experience with easy-to-access functions.

The iSee Mobile Thermal Camera, along with Fluke’s comprehensive line of thermal imaging solutions, is available for purchase through local distributors or directly from the company.

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Cost-efficient temperature sensor.

The STS4L is the latest addition to Sensirion’s STS4x temperature sensor series and is the ideal solution for cost and space-sensitive applications. With adapted accuracy specifications, it offers top performance and industry-leading lead times.

STS4L temperature sensor

It is a fully digital, highly cost-efficient temperature sensor that is designed to meet the needs of cost and space-sensitive applications, offering accuracy of ±0.4°C. It features enhanced signal processing, three distinctive I²C addresses and communication speeds of up to 1 MHz. With a footprint of just 1.5 × 1.5 x 0.5 mm, it is easy to integrate into a variety of applications and its wide supply voltage range and low power consumption make it ideal for battery-powered designs.

Engineered and manufactured in Switzerland, it has been optimized for easy integration into high volume applications through its SMD design and tape & reel packaging. The sensor boasts a high signal- to-noise ratio and high process capability, with a proven record of long-term reliability and stability. Overall, STS4L offers unparalleled cost-efficiency while maintaining top performance among comparable sensors on the market.

"The STS4L enables vast new applications thanks to its adapted accuracy, compact size, and exceptional cost efficiency," says Manuel Moriano, Product Director Temperature and Humidity Sensors at Sensirion. "This allows us to address the needs of diverse markets, from wearable technology to smart home devices, where space and cost constraints are critical."

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Laser power meter with calibration.

The PRONTO-250-FLEX laser power meter from GENTEC-EO offers flexible calibration options to ensure that customers only pay for the functions they actually use. The compact, handy device is exclusively distributed by Laser Components in Europe and is ideal for mobile use during maintenance and repair work.

Three calibration options are available:

• Basic broadband calibration “Y”: from UV to the NIR range (248 nm to 2.5 µm).
• Additional calibration “C”: for CO2 lasers (10.6 µm).
• Additional calibration “E”: for single-shot energy measurements with ± 5% accuracy.

The calibrations of the PRONTO-250-FLEX are metrologically traceable to NIST at 1064 nm and optionally at 10.6 µm. The same applies to the wavelength correction. It is therefore ensured that all measurement results comply with the international standards defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

One of the key reasons for the success of the PRONTO 250 series is its intuitive touchscreen interface and wide measuring range (0.5 W - 250 W). If desired, the measurement data can be saved on the device and transferred to a computer over a USB interface for evaluation and storage.

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Automation Partner for Hydrogen Refuelling Station.

Automation leader to supply advanced technologies to expand Korea’s domestic hydrogen base and build more sustainable transportation infrastructure

Emerson is to provide its advanced technologies and hydrogen expertise to HyIS-one’s new hydrogen refuelling station and storage facility in Busan, South Korea – the largest hydrogen refuelling infrastructure for commercial vehicles in Korea.

LtoR: Kwon Sung-Wook CEO HyIS-one CEO &
JaeSung Jeong, VP & Genral Manager Emerson
Sth Korea.

The completed HyIS-one hydrogen refuelling station will have a capacity of 350 kilogrammes per hour, which can charge more than 200 commercial vehicles, such as buses and trucks, per day. Able to store up to 1.5 tons of pressurised hydrogen, the facility will also be equipped as the first large-capacity hydrogen refuelling station for commercial vehicles in Korea that unloads tube trailers without docking.

“This will not only be the largest hydrogen refuelling station project, but also the first-ever hydrogen storage and unloading hydrogen refuelling station in South Korea,” said Kwon Sung-Wook, CEO of HyIS-one. “With Emerson's hydrogen expertise and innovative technologies, we plan to lead the commercialisation of sustainable hydrogen infrastructure across the region together.”

Emerson’s comprehensive portfolio of automation solutions will help ensure the safety and reliability of HyIS-one’s refuelling station. Emerson will provide pressure and temperature transmitters, ultrasonic gas leak detectors, pressure regulators and pressure safety valves to deliver the high level of performance necessary for the commercial project.

HyIS-one reports its refuelling speed is an improvement of more than 50% compared to other refuelling stations, characterised by a highly flexible design that enables the ideal placement of assets according to changing business requirements. By 2026, HyIS-one plans to establish up to 30 large hydrogen refuelling stations across the country and secure its own tube trailers to build a hydrogen refuelling system for commercial vehicles.

“We are providing leading automation solutions to partners in the hydrogen industry all over the world,” said JaeSung Jeong, vice president and general manager of Emerson in South Korea. “We look forward to contributing our global experience and skills to HyIS-one to help expand the hydrogen infrastructure throughout Korea and beyond.”

Selected as a private capital subsidy business by the Ministry of Environment in 2023, HyIS-one is continuously expanding its hydrogen base, starting with four sites in Busan, Incheon, Ansan and Jeju.

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Partnership builds on Industrial Analytics and AI capabilities.

Seeq has announced a strategic partnership with AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software. Core to the partnership is the native integration between the two companies’ platforms that will simplify access to operational data in context, enabling chemical, energy, metals, mining, and utility organizations to improve their operations and production outcomes.

With the CONNECT industrial intelligence platform as the central integration hub of a connected data ecosystem, this partnership enables Seeq users to rapidly access operational data in CONNECT, accelerating time to insights and business value. AVEVA customers can take advantage of the Seeq Industrial Analytics and AI Suite to power and scale a wide range of analytical and monitoring use cases across the enterprise as needs evolve. With the ability to securely share data and insights with trusted ecosystem partners through CONNECT data services, the partnership enables organizations to achieve insights beyond the walls of their enterprise, accelerating value across the entire value chain.

This combination of best-in-class data management services, industrial analytics, AI and enterprise monitoring delivers new opportunities for data-driven innovations, including monitoring across plants, energy data exchange along the value chain, streamlined R&D collaboration, emissions data transparency and more.

“Our collaboration with Seeq makes it simpler and more intuitive for customers to operationalize industrial analytics by leveraging Seeq’s analytics and CONNECT’s data-sharing capabilities,” says Caspar Herzberg, CEO at AVEVA. “Our powerful combination enables the process industries to enhance data-driven decision-making to optimize operations and unlock new opportunities.”

“We are pleased to co-innovate with AVEVA to improve operational excellence, profitability and sustainability outcomes for industrial organizations,” says Dr. Lisa Graham, CEO at Seeq. “With more than half of Seeq’s customers already leveraging the seamless integration between Seeq and AVEVA software, we have a proven track record of helping manufacturers address a variety of complex business challenges and drive digital transformation across the enterprise.”

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