Monday 18 March 2024

Product carbon reduction certified.

TÜV Rheinland has launched a new sustainability certification, Product Carbon Reduction, for electronic products. Therefore, the certification company evaluates the greenhouse gas emissions of two generations of an electronic product over its entire life cycle - from "cradle to grave" - from manufacturing and transport to use and disposal. The certification is based on internationally recognized standards. Samsung is to be the first electronics company to obtain "Product Carbon Reduction" certificate for several TVs.

Product carbon reduction certification.
As the world grapples with the challenge of global warming, reducing or even neutralizing greenhouse gas emissions has become a critical task. Electronic and electrical products, throughout their life cycle – from production, manufacture, use, to recycling – generate CO2 emissions.

"With the "Product carbon reduction' mark from TÜV Rheinland, manufacturers such as Samsung can provide consumers with clear and transparent sustainability guidance," says Frank Holzmann, Global Vice President of TÜV Rheinland Business Field Electrical. "Certified Companies are proactively demonstrating that they meet the increasing requirements for sustainable products, from production to operation, reuse and disposal."

The scope of product carbon reduction includes product similarity analysis, carbon reduction amount or percentage, reduction measure effectiveness analysis and reduction measure sensitivity analysis. Furthermore, TÜV Rheinland analyzes the following categories: raw materials, manufacturing, transportation, use, recycling. The idea is to recognize the efforts made by enterprises in the field of product reduction through a more transparent way on the basis of internationally recognized ISO 14067, ISO 14064-3 and TÜV Rheinland standard 2 PfG Q2880/09.23. In the case of Samsung, TÜV Rheinland has audited and evaluated the greenhouse gas emissions of two generations of eight series of TV products throughout their entire life cycle. Consumers can find more detailed information about the tests on Certipedia, TÜV Rheinland's public certificate database.

“It is an honor to be able to expand our portfolio of products certified by an organization such as TÜV Rheinland,” said Yongjae Kim, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “As the leading TV manufacturer in the world, we aim to create products that not only push the boundaries of technological innovation, but also advance very important sustainability efforts.”


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Friday 15 March 2024

Framework convention on AI.

The Framework convention on Artificial Intelligence, Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law has been finalised by the Council of Europe Committee on Artificial Intelligence. The draft text will be referred to the Committee of Ministers for adoption and opened for signature at a later stage. 

The following statement was made by the Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić.

“This first-of-a-kind treaty will ensure that the rise of Artificial Intelligence upholds Council of Europe legal standards in human rights, democracy and the rule of law. Its finalisation by our Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAI) is an extraordinary achievement and should be celebrated as such.

“It sets out a legal framework that covers AI systems throughout their lifecycles, from start to end.

“While this treaty has been elaborated by the Council of Europe with like-minded international partners, it will be a global instrument, open to the world. After its adoption by our Committee of Ministers in the coming weeks, countries from all over the world will be eligible to join it and meet the high ethical standards it sets.

“The text strikes the right regulatory balance precisely because it has benefitted from the input of governments and experts, and industry and civil society. We thank all of those partners for their contribution and delivering this seminal text. We are convinced that, once adopted, this treaty will bring everyone together in appreciation of its impact.”


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Laboratory automation in Indonesia.

Autoscribe Informatics is to highlight how to drive laboratory automation, management, and profitability in their technical presentation at Lab Indonesia, 24-26 April 2024 in Jakarta (RI). An essential learning tool for those driving laboratory digitization and efficiency Autoscribe will highlight how laboratories use the power of computers and laboratory software to drive automation and improve bottom-line profitability.

The presentation will discuss how successful laboratories drive speed and efficiency, by using ruthless automation, to minimize manual touchpoints across laboratory work processes. The talk explores the best practices being used in modern laboratories to manage laboratory process flows, capture, and retrieve data, and to free up laboratory staff from mundane tasks to concentrate on higher value work. The best laboratories use the power of computers and laboratory software to drive this automation and improve their bottom-line profitability.

Indonesia’s “Golden Indonesia 2045 Vision” has driven increased interest in using laboratory information management systems (LIMS) to drive quality standards, improve automation and increase efficiency. Indonesia’s vision is to become the fifth largest economy in the world by 2045. As a result, the Indonesian government is actively promoting the laboratory industry’s development in order to drive technical advances across the industry, boosting productivity and quality, which in turn will drive export volumes.

“Indonesia is amongst the fastest growing Asia-Pacific economies with 5% GDP growth in 2023”, said Jodie Poole, Asia-Pacific Director, at Autoscribe Informatics. “We are excited to engage with local laboratories through our long-term distributor, Agriya Analytica. With in-depth LIMS knowledge and local language support Agriya are ideally placed to help Indonesian laboratories drive automation and growth in order to make Indonesia’s 2045 vision a reality.”


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Small housing, big operating range.

New compact diffuse sensor from Leuze achieves an operating range of up to two metres detecting the presence of objects and at the same time transmiting measurement values.

The Sensor People from Leuze are extending the operating range of their 3C series distance sensors with the new ODT3CL1-2M laser diffuse sensor. Thanks to innovative time-of-flight (TOF) technology, the switching and measuring sensor with background suppression works with an operating range of up to two metres. This makes the ODT3CL1-2M suitable for all applications in intralogistics where long distances need to be bridged: e.g. in automated guided vehicles for monitoring the position of goods, for controlling robot grippers or in quality control. Reliable use is guaranteed even under harsh conditions. This is because the sensor satisfies the high requirements of degree of protection IP69K.

Practical 2-in-1 solution.
As a 2-in-1 solution, the ODT3CL1-2M reduces the cost and effort for users in terms of procurement, installation, commissioning and in operation. With its two independent switching points, it is able to perform detection and measurement tasks at the same time. System operators can therefore solve both requirements using just one sensor. This is an advantage if, for example, shuttles are used: They can optimally set and vary their speed via the independent switching points. This enables goods to be transported quickly to their target position.

Everything in view via IO-Link.
IO-Link can be used to transmit measurement values and process data of the sensor to the machine control. This allows users to effortlessly evaluate the comprehensive diagnostic data from the diffuse sensor – e.g. temperature information, information on signal quality and warnings. It also makes device swap-out easy: The presettings are transferred to the new device loss-free via IO-Link without the sensor having to be taught in again.

Fits in any space.
Thanks to its compact design (11.4 x 34.2 x 18.3 millimeters; W x H x L), the ODT3CL1-2M laser diffuse sensor can also be used where space is limited. For example, it can be used in the gripper of a robot arm, on shuttles or stacker cranes. The small, clearly visible light spot allows fast alignment during commissioning. The operating range can be set numerically via IO Link. Another advantage of the diffuse sensor is its integrated object test. This allows the function reserve to be quickly checked.

3C series: for any operating range.
The Leuze 3C seriex provides a sensor solution that is also suitable for distances of less than two meters. The ODT3C diffuse sensor is therefore ideal for operating ranges up to 150 millimeters – perfect for packaging processes, for example.


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Thursday 14 March 2024

Temperature measurement solutions in metal mining and processing.

Advanced solutions for metal ore extraction

AMETEK Land provides advanced solutions to meet the intricate demands of ore extraction applications. Precise furnace temperature measurements using instruments such as AMETEK Land’s thermal imagers are essential to support safety, effective process efficiency and superior product quality in platinum and nickel ore extraction.

Non-contact infra-red thermal imagers provide critical temperature data which is used to produce consistent, high-quality products and inspect the condition and integrity of high-value assets, without putting operators at risk.

Madeleine Lake, Global Industry Manager - Energy & Minerals, said: “Metal ore extraction requires advanced process control and precise furnace temperature measurements for a superior end product. Our accurate, non-contact solutions deliver this and more, including emissions and safety monitoring in the mineral plant.”

For a continuous and clear view through heavy smoke and hot furnace atmospheres, the MWIR-Borescope-640 is a highly accurate radiometric infrared imaging camera with spectral filtering for continuous temperature measurement and furnace profiling applications. 

The NIR-Borescope-656 is a high-resolution short wavelength full radiometric infrared borescope imaging camera designed to produce continuous live high-definition thermal images. Measuring temperatures in the range of 600-1800C, it is suitable for a wide range of continuous process monitoring and control applications, providing high-resolution images and temperature readings in large furnaces.

Benefits of using the NIR-B-656 include optimised furnace temperatures leading to energy savings, increased efficiency and reduced emissions.


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Wednesday 13 March 2024

State-of-the-art temperature transmitter with drift detection.

Challenging environments require reliable temperature transmitters. 

The new model T38 digital temperature transmitter from WIKA enables extremely flexible and stable temperature measurement. The instrument offers a maximum of sensor connection combinations and a new type of drift detection. Head-mounted and rail-mounted versions are available in SIL and various Ex versions.

The temperature transmitter, fully developed in accordance with IEC 61508, is designed for general application. With it, users can monitor their processes more efficiently. In addition to a large number of standard sensor characteristic curves, WIKA's newly-developed True Drift Detection is implemented in the T38. This function immediately signals any deviation of the measured value from the characteristic curve.

The T38 has six sensor connection terminals that can be configured as required, giving users the greatest possible scope for combinations. With the head-mounted transmitter, specially designed trapezoidal terminals with a very large clamping area and access from the outside simplify the connection of sensors and the current loop.

All variants of the new transmitter can be programmed using the HART® protocol with a large number of open configuration tools. The T38 can also be parameterised quickly and easily via the USB interface using the PU-548 programming unit and WIKAsoft-TT software.


• WIKA products are marketed in Ireland through Instrument Technology.

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Plug-and-play robotics for Turkey.

Movu Robotics has announced Morel Robotics as its premier integrator in Turkey. This collaboration aims to revolutionize the country's automation landscape by bringing accessible and cutting-edge robotic technologies to businesses across various sectors.

Movu aims to redefine the future of automation with its seamless plug-and-play solutions to drive efficiency, productivity, and safety in industries worldwide. Through this partnership, Movu Robotics will leverage Morel Robotics' extensive expertise and market presence in Turkey to introduce its advanced robotic solutions to businesses seeking to optimize their operations.

Movu escala bin shuttle, Movu atlas pallet shuttle and Movu ifollow autonomous mobile robot (AMR) will be installed in Morel Robotics' showroom as a demo center for the clients. The installation will include 4000 pallet positions, 19000 tots and 8 ifollow robots. The demo center will showcase how to upgrade warehouses with Movu's accessible automation.

"Morel Robotics brings a lot of experience and a deep understanding of the Turkish market," said Stefan Pieters, Co-CEO at Movu Robotics. "Their commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver easier, modular and flexible solutions that empower businesses to thrive in an increasingly automated world."

"We are excited to partner with Movu Robotics to bring accessible plug-and-play automation to our clients in Turkey," said Hakan Aksoy, co-founder at Morel Robotics. "Together, we aim to drive technological innovation and empower businesses to achieve operational excellence via automation," added Emir Altaras, another co-founder at Morel Robotics.

With Movu's state-of-the-art robotic solutions and Morel Robotics' robust integration capabilities, businesses in Turkey can expect unparalleled opportunities to enhance their operations, streamline processes, and achieve greater competitiveness in the global market.

This partnership underscores Movu Robotics' commitment to expanding its global footprint and delivering impactful solutions to businesses worldwide. Both companies are determined to redefine the future of automation in Turkey, setting new standards for efficiency, productivity, and innovation.


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