Flow computer.

Designed specifically to meet the needs of the liquid hydrocarbon and gas measurement markets worldwide.

The highly versatile SFC3000 flow computer from Ex-i Flow Measurement Ltd,. is capable of measuring the flow rate of liquid hydrocarbons, water and petrochemical gasses as well as making CO2 emission measurements for pollution monitoring and control.

Connected to turbine meters the SCF3000 provides accurate measuring of gas flow in networks simplifying billing for suppliers and can be used to monitor network flow load to ensure reliability of supply and maintain energy supply security. the SCF3000 is flexible measuring system which can be configured to meet a wide range of applications and may be operated in a stand-alone single stream flow measurement system or as part of a highly complex multi-stream system. Simple firmware updates ensure the SCF3000 meets the latest measuring standards.

The SFC3000 can operate in a number of ways, such as a standalone flow computer, a supervisory device or as a component of a complex system. Ex~I Flow offer a private labelling service for the SCF3000 for the convenience of Systems Integrators. Featuring a touch screen VGA display and extensive processing capabilities combined with simple to use controls and unique operating software, The SFC3000 can function as a complete station supervisor integrated into a flow computer housing.

The SFC3000 flow computer is the hub of a flow measurement system and requires a number of peripheral components to take measurements. In its simplest form, a flow measurement system will consist of: An SFC3000 flow computer with 1 I/O option board

• A flow meter (turbine, ultrasonic, differential pressure or Coriolis)
• A pressure sensor (HART or 4-20mA)
• A temperature sensor (Hart, 4-20mA or PT100 Platinum Resistance Thermometer).

Note: pressure and temperature sensors are not needed with a Coriolis flow meter, and additional pressure sensors are required for a differential pressure meter.

Turbine, ultrasonic and Coriolis flow meters can be connected using a pulse input, either as a single or dual pulse train. Alternatively, ultrasonic and Coriolis flow meters can be connected via the RS232/485 serial port available on each of the IO option boards. Additional functionality can be added to a basic system including optional I/O boards. With the addition of a communication board data can be obtained from a gas chromatograph or other sources via the serial or ethernet ports. Flow measurement data can also be passed to other systems, such printers or DCS, via the communication board ports. Logged data can be stored internally or in an optional SD card. A density measurement cell can be connected to a pulse or 4-20mA input.

SFC3000 flow computer key features:

• Measurement conforming to AGA, ISO, API standards of dry and wet natural gas, hydrocarbon liquids, other gases e.g. nitrogen, other liquids e.g. water.
• NMi Certificates to: WELMEC 7.2 and 8.8, OIML R117, MID 2014/32/EU
• Standard Features: standalone flow computing function, flow computing combined with supervisory function, up to 2 G-byte additional memory for Alarm, Audit and Data Logging, optional SD card required.
• Meter types: pulse generating flow meters, most common ultrasonic flow meters, dp transmitters with orifice or venturi measurements.
• Configurable Display: system diagrams, Trending and graphical displays, Language options, Interfaces to most types of metering equipment and all popular GC’s, Easy Installation and interfacing
• Supervisory Features, Alarm/Event/Data Logging and Recording, Printer Report Generation, System Diagram Display, Network Communication, Station Controller Functions, Valve Control and Remote Operation.
• Maintenance Functions: stream summation, pid/sampler functions, flow computer specification.

The SFC3000 is packaged in an industry Standard Half Width 3U High 19” rack construction suitable for panel or chassis mount. It can accommodate up to 6 user plug-in cards and up to five measurement streams in the same chassis. Operating temperature ranges; PRT Inputs, -10°C to 55°C (15°F to 130°F), Hart® and 4-20mA Inputs -25°C to 55°C (-15°F to 130°F). Operating humidity to 90% non-condensing and meets environmental classes M2/E2.

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Enabling high-bit-rate mode.

The CAN in Automation association (CiA) has released the CiA 604-4 high-bit-rate mode specification for CAN FD light. CAN FD light is a commander/responder communication system specified in an annex of the ISO 11898-1:2024. Using CAN SIC (signal improvement capability) transceivers and the new mode, bit rates up to 8 Mbit/s are possible.

The commander node has always the communication initiative. Responder nodes only communicate on request. This means, no arbitration is necessary. Precise and expensive peripheral circuitry is not necessary. CAN FD light is intended to be used for price-sensitive applications, including LED (light emitting diode) rear lights in passenger cars. In general, CAN FD light is suitable for networks, comprising many simple sensors or actuators. The data link layer protocol frame format complies with normal CAN FD, featuring 64-byte data fields. In respect to the physical transmission, robustness and EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) performance are the same as in traditional CAN networks.

“CAN FD light will be also suitable for 48-V powered vehicles,” said Holger Zeltwanger, CiA Managing Director, “when related CAN transceivers are available.” Currently, CiA members work on a 48-V CAN transceiver specification.

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Is your temperature sensor failing in extreme cryogenic conditions?

IST AG (part of the Endress+Hauser Group) has introduced its latest innovation: the iST Cryo-Sensor, engineered to deliver reliable and accurate performance in the most demanding low temperature environments. At temperatures approaching 15 K, temperature sensors encounter fundamental limitations such as reduced sensitivity, strong non-linearity, thermomechanical stress, and long-term instability, all of which can significantly affect measurement accuracy and reliability.

However, the iST Cryo-Sensor provides excellent signal stability, a favourable cost-to-performance ratio, and reliable measurement performance across a wide temperature range from 15 K to 473 K.

The iST Cryo-Sensor is based on thin-film sensing technology optimized for cryogenic operation, ensuring stable, reproducible, and reliable measurement performance under extreme low-temperature conditions.

It is designed for use in applications requiring precise temperature monitoring, including scientific research, medical technology, and cryogenic systems such as liquefied gas storage or transportation.

Key Features:

• Resistance: 1000 Ω
• Temperature Range: −258 °C to +200 °C
• Tolerance: IEC60751 F0.15 from −200 °C to +200 °C;  ±3 K from −258 °C to −200 °C (batch-calibrated);  ±0.2 K from −258 °C to −200 °C (individually calibrated)
• Technology: Thin-film platinum RTD

Application Focus:
Liquid hydrogen (LH₂) systems, cryogenic process monitoring and control, scientific research and laboratory instrumentation, medical and life science cryogenic applications, aerospace and space applications, industrial gas handling, low temperature material testing and characterization

Depending on specific application requirements, iST offers both cost-effective standard solutions and individually calibrated sensors. If you are interested in testing this sensor, please download the datasheet or contact iST for samples.

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See also: Innovation in sensors benefits from expansion. (30/5/2019)

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IIoT Platform.

Wireless asset monitoring solution helps digitise inspection points, reduce manual rounds and improve operational decision-making.

The Emerson Synchros™ Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform has been released. This is a new suite of technologies that expands asset health visibility and improves maintenance decisions through a flexible wireless architecture designed for rapid deployment across existing facilities.

Across many operations, maintaining and tracking assets still depend on periodic manual rounds due to cost and logistical issues. This often leaves gaps where developing issues can go undetected. The Emerson Synchros platform addresses this challenge by providing a more practical and scalable approach to continuous monitoring. Maintenance and operations teams can now digitise inspection points and extend visibility using a flexible wireless architecture built on WirelessHART® technology.

Built for critical process industries – including chemical, oil and gas, power, life sciences and water/wastewater – the Emerson Synchros platform enables organisations to start with high-value monitoring applications and then expand over time using a common platform that works with existing infrastructure.

“Teams have long faced a trade-off between visibility and the cost of instrumenting assets,” said Andrew Kravitz, vice president, cross-portfolio technology and innovation at Emerson. “Synchros devices address these issues by providing end users with a fit-for-purpose method to digitise inspection programmes, expand visibility at scale, and move from periodic checks to continuous insight to drive more efficient and reliable operations.”

The initial release includes the Rosemount™ Synchros Temperature Monitor and the Rosemount Synchros Wireless Repeater, which together provide scalable wireless monitoring capability. The temperature monitor digitises previously manual measurements, while the repeater extends network coverage to enable broader deployment without additional infrastructure.

As the platform evolves, Emerson will introduce additional devices and connectivity options, empowering end users to expand monitoring programmes and advance digital transformation initiatives. New devices will provide measurement for more process parameters, such as pressure and others. Additional connectivity options will accommodate a wider range of applications, such as those with assets distributed across a wide geographical area, like water/wastewater systems and the power grid.

The Rosemount Synchros Temperature Monitor is designed to gather surface and ambient temperature data that can reveal abnormal conditions across assets such as pumps, heat exchangers, rotating equipment, steam systems and heat tracing systems, helping teams investigate issues sooner and make more informed maintenance decisions.

Designed for real-world industrial environments, the Emerson Synchros platform supports deployment in hazardous locations and demanding conditions. Its rugged design and simplified installation features allow organisations to deploy and scale with confidence, while reducing training costs and maintenance complexity.

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Addressing Edge Ai applications.

A new LAN portfolio combines compact form factors, wide-temperature support, and high-speed Ethernet performance for embedded and space-constrained Ai systems.

Innodisk has launched its High-Speed 10GbE LAN Series, a portfolio of LAN modules built to address the growing networking demands of edge Ai applications. As edge Ai applications increasingly rely on real-time data exchange between sensors, edge servers, and endpoints, network connectivity has become a critical foundation for system performance. The series comes in both M.2 and PCIe form factors, delivering high-throughput, low-latency connectivity with DPDK, PTP, and SR-IOV, enabling efficient processing for data-intensive workloads in space-constrained environments.

Unleash full-speed networking.
As edge Ai adoption accelerates, traditional 1GbE connectivity is increasingly unable to support real-time data processing, high-resolution video streaming, and multi-sensor integration. Innodisk’s 10GbE LAN Series tackles these challenges with low-latency connectivity powered by Intel E610/X710 Ethernet controllers, and supports DPDK 25.07/DPDK 16.11, PTP, and SR-IOV to accelerate packet processing, ensuring time synchronization, and improving resource utilization in virtualized environments. This enables consistent, high-performance networking across edge Ai applications, including inference, AGV and AMR coordination, smart factory vision, and NVR surveillance.

Versatile design, rapid deployment.
The series is available in M.2 2242, M.2 2280, and PCIe low-profile form factors, making it easy to integrate into a wide range of embedded systems without major redesign. Its daughterboard architecture, paired with high-speed shielding cables, enables flexible installation and upgrades in space-constrained environments while reducing integration complexity and accelerating time-to-market.

Selected models also support wide-temperature operation from -40°C to 85°C, ensuring stable performance in demanding conditions, such as outdoor deployments and factory automation.

Innodisk expands the boundaries of M.2 networking with multiple industry-first designs. Its EGPL-T203, dual-port 10GbE LAN module with wide-temperature support, is the first of its kind in an M.2 form factor rated for -40°C to 85°C Ta, enabling reliable deployment in harsh environments. The series also introduces EGPL-T2F1, the first M.2-based SFP+ LAN module, recognized with the Embedded World 2026 Best in Show Award, supporting both optical and direct-attached copper SFP+ modules for high-speed fiber connectivity.

Alongside these innovations, additional models, including EGPL-T103, ELPL-T101, and ELPL-T201, complete the lineup, offering flexible configurations to address deployment needs. As edge Ai continues to evolve, the need for faster, adaptable networking is becoming essential. Innodisk’s High-Speed 10GbE LAN Series brings together performance, compact form factors, and deployment flexibility, making it easier to build efficient, high-speed systems at the edge.

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DIN Rail industrial power supplies.

Tailored for high-power automation, the premium DIN Pro Series from Delta, offers a comprehensive power range from 120W to 960W. It also delivers superior thermal performance, with operating temperatures up to 80°C while maintaining full-load output at 60°C. With these robust features, the DIN Pro Series is ideal for Cooling Distribution Units (CDU) in AI thermal management, semiconductor equipment, collaborative robots (cobots), and EV charging stations. Meanwhile, the DIN Eco Series offers a cost-effective, high-performance solution with340–575 Vac three-phase input for modern smart factories and green energy facilities. Notably, its 3ENA models support input voltages up to 600 Vac, ensuring stable operation in industrial environments with frequent power fluctuations, as well as in remote sites with unstable grid conditions.

Mr. Tim Chen, General Manager of Delta Standard Power Supply Business Unit, commented, “By leveraging our core expertise in the standard power supply sector, Delta has developed a comprehensive, well- structured product portfolio that addresses the diverse needs of today’s evolving industrial market. The launch of these two new DIN rail power supply series represents a ‘dual-track’ strategy, fulfilling market demand for both power stability and compact design. Moving forward, we remain committed to driving industry standards with our advancements in high power density, miniaturization, and digital control technology, reinforcing Delta’s leadership in the global standard power supply market.”

Leveraging its expertise in core power electronics technologies, Delta continues to drive innovation and digital transformation in smart manufacturing and emerging industries, delivering comprehensive power solutions in response to the demanding challenges of industrial environments and diverse infrastructure applications.

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Motor control and power connection capabilities in cabinet.

Integrates motor control components, improves diagnostics and simplifies control panel design.

New capabilities of Rockwell's EtherNet/IP™ In-cabinet Solution, expanding support for additional motor control and protection devices has been announced. The update enables manufacturers to connect more components inside the control panel, simplify wiring and gain deeper diagnostic insight, without redesigning their existing architecture.

As manufacturers work to increase productivity and reduce downtime, they often face challenges related to limited data access and complex panel installations. The EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution addresses these issues by streamlining communication between devices inside the panel, improving real-time data availability and making it easier to install, scale and maintain motor control systems over time.

The expanded release adds a supplemental power tap and extends EtherNet/IP connectivity to additional motor control components, including 140ME Motor Protective Switching Devices and E100 Electronic Overload Relays through a 100-E Contactor communication module. These enhancements help manufacturers build smarter, more connected control panels while improving diagnostics and overall system visibility.

"The EtherNet/IP In‑cabin­et Solution continues to transform how customers design and deploy control panels," said Kelly Passineau, product manager at Rockwell Automation. "With the addition of a supplemental power tap­ and connections for additional panel components, we're giving them even more ways to reduce installation time, improve diagnostics and build intelligent, data- driven systems with less complexity." 

Key benefits of this new release include:

• Supplemental power tap: Helps maintain stable performance as device counts increase, reducing the need for oversized power supplies or additional interposing relays and enabling scalable motor control architectures.
• Expanded smart motor control capabilities: Extends EtherNet/IP communication to 140ME Motor Protective Switching Devices and E100 Electronic Overload Relays using a 100-E Contactor communication module.
• Faster installation: In certain case studies, EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution has been shown to reduce wiring time by up to 80% compared to traditional hard-wired installations when implemented according to recommended standards.
• Optimized space: Compact components allow more devices to fit within the same footprint, helping reduce overall panel size.
• Improved data access: Real-time communication between devices boosts productivity and supports smarter decision making. With expanded connectivity across more components, users gain access to more data and meaningful insights.
• Scalability: Easily adapts to future networking needs without major redesigns or infrastructure changes.

"The EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution isn't just a product—it's a growing portfolio designed to evolve alongside your system," said Jimmy Alvarez, director of Portfolio and Business Management at Rockwell Automation. "This release is the next step on our roadmap that includes expanding support for additional panel components, deeper data access and richer diagnostic capabilities that enhance visibility and performance over time. As your operational needs change, the solution is built to scale with you, offering a flexible, long-term path toward smarter, connected in-cabinet architectures."

This release adds a supplemental power tap and expands connectivity to additional motor control and protection devices, including 140ME Motor Protective Switching Devices and E100 Electronic Overload Relays.

This portfolio is designed for panel builders, manufacturers and OEMs looking to streamline industrial networking, simplify in-panel wiring and gain better diagnostics from their control panels with more connected devices.

The EtherNet/IP In-cabinet Solution reduces wiring time and complexity, improves access to real‑time data and allows manufacturers to scale systems without major redesign.

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@ROKAutomation #PAuto #Ethernet

Embedded vision and imaging for mobility.

Solectrix and EVONOMY Group, a leader in Technical and Commercial services for Electrification, Autonomous Technologies, Connectivity, and Software — have announced a strategic partnership to feature Solectrix’s solutions within EVONOMY’s Ecosystem. At the center of this collaboration is the SXVPU (Smart eXtensible Vision Processing Unit), a rugged, high-performance platform designed to handle the most demanding multi-camera and AI-driven imaging applications. By joining the EVONOMY Ecosystem, Solectrix will provide global OEMs and system integrators with scalable, low-latency vision solutions tailored for the harsh environments of industrial and off-highway machinery.

“By partnering with EVONOMY, we gain a strong local partner who opens doors and provides valuable industry access while presenting our SXVPU platform to OEMs and integrators,” says Andreas Rottmair, CSO at Solectrix GmbH.

Solectrix distinguishes itself as a premier one-stop partner, offering vertically integrated support across the entire product lifecycle — from initial Proof of Concept and R&D to hardware/software design and industrial-grade manufacturing. By integrating the SXVPU into the EVONOMY Ecosystem, Solectrix brings a powerful Edge AI and vision processing platform to software-defined off-highway vehicles. Optimized for real-time processing of multi-camera and sensor data, the SXVPU enables advanced perception, object detection, and viewing applications with low latency, high efficiency, and reliable 24/7 operation in harsh environments.

Additionally, the SXVPU provides OEMs with the ability to implement customized AI-driven vehicle functions while maintaining robust cybersecurity and secure OTA update capabilities. This combination enables future-ready automation and intelligent vehicle architectures without compromising reliability or system integration efficiency.

"Solectrix sees North America as a key growth market for embedded vision in industrial and mobile machinery," said Andreas Rottmair. "By partnering with EVONOMY, we gain a strong local partner who opens doors and provides valuable industry access while presenting our SXVPU platform to OEMs and integrators who need rugged, low-latency multi-camera processing for demanding real-world applications." 

"The addition of Solectrix to our Ecosystem significantly strengthens our ability to support OEMs in the transition toward autonomous and software-defined platforms," said Anthony R. Giesey, SVP and Head of Engineering at EVONOMY Group. "Solectrix’s end-to-end expertise in high-end imaging and their SXVPU platform provide the sensory and processing capabilities necessary for the complex perception tasks our customers face in the off-highway and mobility sectors."

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@UnnGmbh @PresseBox #Solectrix #evonomy #Vision 

Connectors in high-vibration.

The expansion of Samtec's SMPM cable-to-board Precision RF connector family to include small-form-factor threaded cable-to-board mated sets has been announced. Featuring a threaded SMPM MIL-STD-348 interface with retractable threaded coupling nut, these new connector assemblies are available immediately in volume and are well suited for use in high-vibration environments such as aerospace and harsh communication applications.

High-vibration environments can exceed the retention capabilities of traditional push-on RF interconnects. Designed with enhanced mechanical strength that provides a secure, robust connection, Samtec’s threaded SMPM cable-to-board mated connector sets include the RF047-A and RF086 millimeter-wave, low-loss cable assembly families handling up to 67 GHz as well as SMPMT threaded, SMPM millimeter-wave board-mount plugs available up to 60 GHz.

Key Features:

• Full detent or smooth bore for varying retention forces
• Excellent electrical performance (SMPMT connector VSWR 1.35:1 typical from 26.5 to 40 GHz)
• Low-loss flexible millimeter wave cable: .047” or .086” cable types
• Mixed technology board termination provides resistance to mechanical stress and supports high frequency

End 2 options: Samtec offers a wide variety of end options for blending application-specific customization with the simplicity and lead-time efficiencies of standard off-the-shelf solutions. SMPM cable-to-board Precision RF connectors are in stock directly from Samtec. Their Sudden Service® initiative makes designing-in a product easy by offering free 3D model downloads and product samples while also ensuring prints, product specifications, and test reports are readily available on their site. RF047-A cable assembly and SMPMT threaded plugs are part of the Samtec Reserve™ program with 1-day shipment.

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First step toward digitalisation for life science.

Körber have announced its additional MES (Manufacturing Execution System) solution PAS-X Neo which is specifically designed to enable small and mid sized pharmaceutical companies and sites to digitalise shop floor operations quickly, effectively, and with a clear path for future growth. With this additional MES product, the first version of which will be available in November 2026, the company extends its existing PAS-X portfolio with for example PAS-X MES, PAS-X Savvy or AI solutions and enables an easy entry into PAS-X and the Körber Ecosystem to life science manufacturers that want to start small and scale as their business grows.

Many pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers still rely on paper based or fragmented shop floor processes. This leads to manual errors, inefficiencies, and increased compliance risk. At the same time, limited internal IT, validation, and MES capacities make digitalisation projects difficult to start and hard to sustain.

The PAS-X Neo is a purpose built MES for small and mid sized companies and sites designed to address these challenges. It builds on a lean, standardised, cloud native architecture with essential GMP functionality, enabling cost-efficient operations, low IT complexity, and regulatory compliance. The solution is designed for fast implementation and provides a right sized entry point into PAS-X and the Körber Ecosystem.

“We will deliver a world-leading MES platform that makes enterprise-grade innovation accessible to small and mid-sized pharmaceutical manufacturers and sites, empowering them to operate digital, connected and regulatory-compliant from day one. By bringing together cloud-native architecture, AI-powered tooling, and deep domain expertise across MES and line-level operations, we are shaping the next era of pharmaceutical manufacturing and expanding our leadership in the fast-growing Tier-2 and Tier-3 market,” says Oliver Weber, EVP Software, Körber Business Area Pharma.

“Digitalization in pharma must not be an all or nothing decision,” adds Pierrick Lebigre, Vice President Product, Software, Körber Business Area Pharma. “With our new PAS-X Neo, we bring the proven quality, compliance, and reliability of our flagship product PAS X MES into a right sized, cloud native solution. This gives manufacturers a simple, secure and future-proof first step into MES based operations.”

Customers benefit from fast time to value. The goal is to implement the software within less than two months using standardised templates, minimal configuration effort, and AI support. Pharma grade compliance is built in from day one, including ALCOA+, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, audit trails, and electronic signatures. The SaaS delivery model reduces effort and total cost of ownership. No local infrastructure is required, and pre-validated building blocks reduce the validation effort. The solution complements Körber’s flagship PAS-X MES and in future will provide benefits in terms of interoperability between MES systems across different sites, as well as a clearly defined upgrade path.

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Quality assurance beyond visual inspection.

Quality assurance should not depend on chance, eyesight, or end-of-line discovery.

On a high-speed food and beverage line, small errors rarely stay small across the wider production environment. A slightly underfilled tray. A seal that doesn’t fully bond. A trace of product caught where it shouldn’t be.

Individually, they seem minor. But multiplied across thousands of units per hour, they turn into waste, rework, complaints and sometimes recalls. And when that happens, it’s not just the business that feels it. Production teams face pressure. Quality managers answer difficult questions. Consumers lose trust.

Many manufacturers still rely heavily on visual inspection to catch these issues. The reality is simple. What you can see is not always what is happening.

The real risk on the filling line
Filling and sealing are deceptively complex stages as speeds are high, materials vary, and environmental conditions can shift throughout the day. Even minor temperature inconsistencies at the seal point can affect integrity.

Manual inspection and standard vision systems have their place, but have limits; sampling means some packs are never checked. Operators rotate. Fatigue sets in. Opaque or multilayer packaging hides defects that traditional cameras cannot easily detect.

Weak or contaminated seals compromise shelf life and, in the worst cases, food safety, highlighting the importance of seal integrity monitoring.

When an issue escapes the line, the consequences move fast. Production stops, stock is quarantined, and teams work late to contain the damage. But it doesn’t end at the factory gates; products may be pulled from shelves, customers inconvenienced, and in serious cases, consumers put at risk. The financial cost is visible, and the human cost is felt.

Quality control without blind spots
Thermal imaging adds a different layer of control. Instead of relying on surface appearance, it measures heat distribution as seals are formed and products move through the line.

The Flir A70 Smart Sensor captures detailed thermal patterns at production speed. Variations in temperature highlight underfills, trapped product in the seal area and inconsistent sealing pressure, even through opaque or printed packaging.

This is not sampling. It is continuous, 100 per cent in-line inspection. Every pack. Every cycle. No sampling gaps. Defects can be rejected immediately, before they progress further downstream or leave the facility, reducing surprises.

From checking to controlling
When thermal inspection is integrated into existing control systems, quality shifts from reactive checking to process control.

Data feeds directly into the plant’s existing platforms, creating a clear, auditable record and supporting HACCP and BRCGS requirements. Edge processing ensures decisions happen instantly, without slowing the line.

For operations teams, the impact is practical and measurable:

• Less product giveaway
• Fewer seal-related rejects
• Reduced rework and downtime
• Stronger compliance documentation
• Greater confidence during audits

Most importantly, it reduces the stress that comes with uncertainty. When operations teams can see exactly what is happening at the seal point, they make decisions earlier and have confidence that the process is under control.

Protecting more than product
In food and beverage manufacturing, quality failures are not just technical events. They affect people, putting reputation at risk and undermining consumer confidence.

Filling Line and Seal Inspection using thermal imaging closes a critical gap. It verifies fill levels and seal integrity on every unit without adding manual workload or slowing production.

Because quality assurance should not depend on chance, eyesight, or end-of-line discovery, it should be built into the process, protecting product, performance and, most importantly, people.

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Accelerating enterprise-scale intelligence.

Next-generation industrial data fabric, providing foundation for highly integrated industrial data platform.

Major advancements to the AspenTech Inmation™ OT Data Fabric have been annoinced by Emerson, establishing it as the foundational enterprise-scale intelligence layer for the AspenTech Inmation Data Platform. The enhanced Inmation OT Data Fabric creates a modern industrial data backbone designed to scale with customers as their digital needs evolve, supporting advanced analytics, AI capabilities and the development of an enterprise operations platform that connects data, context and decision-making across the organisation.

With an always‑on foundation to unify operational technology data, the Inmation OT Data Fabric makes it easier to connect systems, apply consistent context and governance, and deliver trusted, real‑time information wherever it is needed. Running across edge, on‑premise and cloud environments, the data fabric enables industrial companies to standardise how data is managed and shared across the enterprise.

The next-generation data fabric serves as the essential building block of an AI-ready and deeply integrated Inmation Data Platform designed to support a growing suite of modules for virtualisation, workflow engines, applications, private clouds and more. Scalable across legacy and modern environments, the Inmation Data Platform will transform operations without disruption and unlock enterprise-wide visibility, agility and decision intelligence.

“The AspenTech Inmation OT Data Fabric is at the core of how we unify and contextualise industrial data, and its new capabilities significantly strengthen that foundation,” said Claudio Fayad, chief technology officer at Emerson’s Aspen Technology business. “By making the data fabric more scalable, flexible and enterprise-ready, we’ve created the technical underpinning required of our Inmation Data Platform to support analytics, AI‑driven workflows and increasingly autonomous operations over time.”

The latest release of AspenTech Inmation OT Data Fabric simplifies how industrial data environments are deployed, scaled and secured. A new distributed node‑based architecture replaces rigid components with a modular foundation that delivers consistent behaviour across sites while reducing operational complexity. This design enables customers to expand from individual plants to global deployments using a common operating model with centralised security, governance and lifecycle management.

The enhanced data fabric also delivers greater flexibility and scale across distributed industrial environments, enabling end-to-end edge to cloud deployment with consistent operation on Windows and Linux platforms, including lightweight edge systems.

Improvements in hierarchical data modelling, performance and distributed computing allow the fabric to scale horizontally as data volumes and organisational complexity grow. Combined with an embedded web‑based interface and APIs, these capabilities provide a reliable, real‑time foundation for analytics, AI‑enabled workflows and enterprise intelligence initiatives across the customer’s OT infrastructure and the AspenTech Inmation industrial data platform.

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Critical infrastructure facing delays?

Ireland's consulting engineers discuss barriers to infracture and other projects in Ireland.

The Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI) has welcomed the Government’s Critical Infrastructure Bill but warned that without fundamental reform of procurement and delivery systems, delays to major housing, transport and energy projects will continue. Speaking at the Engineering Ireland’s Future conference at Croke Park recently, new ACEI President Ciarán McGovern said that while the Bill is a positive step toward accelerating the delivery of essential infrastructure projects, it must be matched by wider reform of how infrastructure is planned and delivered.

Ciarán McGovern

McGovern said a more collaborative approach is needed between contracting authorities and the architectural, engineering and construction sectors if Ireland is to deliver its planned €275 billion on roads, schools, hospitals, water and energy grid and homes by 2030.

“The Government’s commitment to the National Development Plan and the scale of planned investment require a fundamental reset in how the public sector bodies collaborate and share risk with the construction and engineering sectors.
We have some of the world’s leading consultancies operating in Ireland, alongside strong domestic expertise. But the current system has become adversarial and legalistic, which undermines better outcomes for the State.
Regarding the Critical Infrastructure Bill, the improved coordination and faster decision-making across public bodies should help reduce delays and provide greater certainty for project delivery across energy, transport and water sectors. It is important that implementation is matched by adequate resourcing and efficient procurement processes, while maintaining robust regulatory and environmental standards.”

Jack Chambers TD

Jack Chambers T.D., Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation also addressed the conference. He provided an update on progress under the Government’s Accelerating Infrastructure Report.

“The government is committing historical investment, combined with unprecedented system reform, to deliver on the promises set out in the National Development Plan and Programme for Government. As we look towards a new era, consulting engineers will be at the heart of infrastructure delivery in the State and I look forward to working with the industry to ensure we deliver for the people of Ireland.”

International keynote speaker Professor Bent Flyvbjerg, a leading authority on megaproject delivery, will also address the event, focusing on international lessons in infrastructure reform and project performance.

Shane Dempsey, Director General at the Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland also spoke, "As Ireland embarks on a decade of transformative infrastructure projects, we must recognise that investing properly in the design phase is the best insurance policy we have against delays, disputes and decision paralysis that beset projects. Infrastructure projects don't go wrong, they start wrong. Whether it's a mega-project like Metro, or a home renovation, the more investment in time and resources into the design phase is the key indicator of success for project outcomes.
If the accelerating infrastructure report is followed through, then critical infrastructure projects that our society and economy prioritise, will get the go-ahead in months rather than decades. This should reduce the pressure to quickly get a hole in the ground to prevent further delays whilst allowing more time for proper project planning and design.
The Government need to now view engineering design as an investment rather than a service, as it reduces the scope creep, delays and disputes that often beset large scale projects."

The conference brought industry leaders, policymakers and international experts to examine how engineering could shape Ireland’s future in housing delivery, infrastructure development and climate adaptation.

It explored whether infrastructure delivery is accelerating at a rate that could match demand, the role of Irish consulting engineers in the global economy, and the barriers currently impacting project delivery. It also examines major challenges facing the sector, including the engineering talent shortage, the growing use of digital and AI-driven solutions, and the need to build more resilient and sustainable infrastructure.

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Camera for high‑speed industrial inspection.

Kaleido™ is a groundbreaking short‑wave infrared (SWIR) hyperspectral camera from Teledyne DALSA. Engineered to overcome the integration and performance barriers of industrial sorting, Kaleido targets critical applications in recycling, food safety, pharmaceuticals, and waste management. By significantly advancing material discrimination and increasing throughput, Kaleido redefines the cost-to-performance ratio for hyperspectral inspection.

Fully designed and vertically manufactured by Teledyne and encompassing the sensor, spectrograph, and interface, Kaleido delivers up to 1,280 pixel spatial resolution with line rates exceeding 2.3 kHz. This high-speed capability allows for the inspection of higher volumes in less time without sacrificing spectral precision.

“Kaleido represents a paradigm shift in how we leverage the collective power of Teledyne’s global ecosystem. It is a pinnacle of vertical integration, combining deep sensor physics, advanced optical design, and world-class system engineering,” said Sadiq Panjwani, COO, Teledyne Vision Solutions / Senior EVP and General Manager, Machine Vision Cameras Group. "By centralizing our breadth of capabilities, we have dismantled the traditional barriers to hyperspectral deployment: complexity and cost. We aren't just launching a camera. We are providing a scalable solution that fundamentally improves global outcomes by ensuring food safety, driving cleaner manufacturing, and enabling more responsible resource management. This is the future of industrial intelligence."

Kaleido simplifies the user experience with built‑in spectral band selection and spectrograph‑based aberration correction, ensuring consistent calibration across units throughout the full operating temperature range. These innovations reduce system complexity and accelerate time-to-market for machine builders. Additionally, Teledyne has integrated proven features from its award‑winning line scan families, such as metadata tagging and multiple regions of interest (ROI), ensuring that only the most relevant data is delivered to the processing engine for maximum efficiency.

The camera utilises a 10 GigE interface fully compliant with GigE Vision® and GenICam® standards. Optimised for high responsivity, the Kaleido sensor maintains strong signal integrity even in low‑light conditions, allowing for the effective use of modern, energy-efficient SWIR LED lighting. With flexible lens options and a robust global partner network, Kaleido is built for rapid scaling.

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New AWG function accelerates automated testing processes.

Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWGs) are essential tools to generate nearly any possible waveform. Spectrum Instrumentation, a leading provider of more than 70 high-performance AWG products for all kinds of industries, now presents an additional AWG mode for automated testing environments. The new "Sequence Restart Mode" expands the long list of functions, firmware options and software tools to make the AWGs even more versatile. Driven by direct customer demand, Spectrum quickly developed and delivered the new feature as a support task, and provides it now to all customers free of charge.

The already existing "Sequence Mode" provides a straightforward method for generating long-duration signals by looping and linking waveform segments of varying lengths. This capability allows complex waveform chains to be connected seamlessly, creating an almost unlimited stream of test signals. With the addition of the new "Sequence Restart Mode", Spectrum Instrumentation AWGs deliver even greater flexibility. The new mode allows an automatic and ultra-precise restart of the full sequence of looped and linked waveforms upon receiving a trigger event. The trigger-to-output time is always fixed, thus allowing automated test processes to begin anew whenever conditions require, reducing test times and improving overall measurement efficiency.

Driven by customer demand.
The new "Sequence Restart Mode" is a great example of how Spectrum Instrumentation reacts quickly to customers’ requests. The original demand for this mode came from Dr. Johannes Rahm, scientist at the PTB in Germany (Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt/Metrology Institute of the Federal Republic of Germany). His team is responsible for maintaining the legal time in Germany using atomic clocks (cesium fountain clocks).

Commenting on the new Sequence Restart mode, Dr. Rahm said: "For the AWG cards from Spectrum that I use, I needed a special version of the sequence mode to generate RF frequencies. These frequencies are used to manipulate the laser frequencies employed for cooling the atoms and for fluorescence spectroscopy. Spectrum's engineers responded quickly to my request, my tests were successful, and the new mode works exactly as I envisioned."

These situations benefit everyone: while the customer receives a tailored solution for his needs through the Spectrum support, all other users of these instruments gain from an expanding pool of modes and functions.

The new feature is available free of charge for all Spectrum Instrumentation AWGs of the 65xx and 66xx series just through the installation of the latest drivers. Designed for computer-controlled operation, these instruments utilize a unified software toolkit that simplifies system integration and future upgrades. Software support is available for Windows and Linux, with programming examples provided for Python, MATLAB, C++, and LabVIEW, as well as a high-level Python API. All Spectrum products are supported by lifetime technical assistance, delivered directly by Spectrum Instrumentation’s engineering team, along with free software and firmware updates

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On-site oil analysis.

AMETEK Spectro Scientific has announced the launch of TruVu 360™ Fluid IQ, an advanced analytics and intelligence solution designed to transform how maintenance teams understand oil health and anticipate equipment needs.

On-site oil analysis is essential for keeping critical assets running reliably. However, traditional approaches often rely on delayed lab results, fixed sampling intervals and test data viewed in isolation. These constraints can obscure emerging issues and make it difficult to predict when change is coming.

This addresses these challenges by making on-site oil analysis smarter and more forward-thinking.

As an optional, licensed capability available within the TruVu 360™ Enterprise Fluid Intelligence platform, TruVu 360™ Fluid IQ combines on-site test results with historical data and advanced analytics in a secure cloud environment. The system compares each sample against a broad base of historical and comparable data to identify patterns that reveal oil performance, degradation trends and remaining service life.

“Maintenance teams need clearer insight,” said Robert Wopperer, DVP of Sales and Business Development, at AMETEK Spectro Scientific. “TruVu 360™ Fluid IQ is a truly exciting breakthrough, leveraging advanced analytics and intelligence to estimate the remaining useful life of fluids. Helping teams moving from reactive decision-making to forward-looking strategies to optimize maintenance planning.”

Beta users highlighted how TruVu 360™ Fluid IQ brings forecasting, oil health history, and recommendations together in a highly visual format, making it easier to interpret current conditions, communicate insights during routine reviews, and support more truly predictive, condition based maintenance planning.

By identifying relationships and trends across chemistry, wear metals, physical properties and service history, TruVu 360™ Fluid IQ delivers a genuine 360-degree view of oil and equipment health. This holistic intelligence supports predictive servicing, earlier detection of degradation and smarter sampling decisions, helping organisations reduce unnecessary maintenance, avoid premature oil changes and minimise unplanned downtime.

The platform also connects oil analysis insights across sites, supporting a more transparent and collaborative workflow. Findings can be shared easily, ensuring the right information reaches the right people and enabling faster, more confident decision-making.

TruVu 360™ Fluid IQ is available now as an optional, licensed capability within TruVu 360™ Enterprise Fluid Intelligence platform for Cloud users. A localised version is coming soon for Pro users.

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New drug discovery & development head.

The appointment of Henning Steinhagen as Chief Executive Officer has been announced by Symeres, the leading transatlantic CRDMO for drug discovery and development. This marks a key transition as the company scales its operations and broadens its market reach.

Dr Henning Steinhagen

Dr. Steinhagen succeeds Guillaume Jetten, who has served as CEO and played a key role in strengthening the company’s operational and scientific foundations during a period of growth and transformation.

The appointment marks a planned transition in leadership structure to continue to build on the company’s success. A combination of organic growth and targeted acquisitions has led Symeres to evolve into a fully integrated transatlantic partner, bringing together more than 500 scientists across nine global sites with decades of multidisciplinary expertise in chemistry, biology, ADME-tox and CMC. Dr Steinhagen has a strong scientific background and commercial experience to drive positive business impact for Symeres in its next phase of growth.

Building on this foundation, Dr. Steinhagen will focus on advancing Symeres’ vision of being a crucial partner from discovery through development with its “One Symeres” integrated platform that serves strategic partnerships across biotech and pharma. His scientific background also aligns with the company’s widely recognised scientific expertise.

As a seasoned CEO, board director and R&D executive, Dr. Steinhagen brings more than 25 years of experience across pharma, biotech and the CRO/CDMO sector. He joins from Lario Therapeutics, where he served as CEO and co-founder, as well as Venture Partner at Epidarex Capital. His previous positions include President R&D at Aptuit, where he was a key member of the leadership team responsible for the company’s growth and successful sale to Evotec AG in 2017. Prior to that he acted as SVP and Head of Global Drug Discovery at Grünenthal and held senior roles at Sanofi-Aventis and Bayer Pharma.

Henning Steinhagen holds a PhD in Chemistry and earned an executive MBA degree from the IMD in Lausanne in 2018.

“I was drawn to Symeres because of its unique capabilities and legacy in delivering and supporting biopharma from inception to IND,” said Dr. Steinhagen. “The team brings together deep scientific depth and a way of working that is genuinely collaborative and responsive.”

He added: “With strong foundations in place, the opportunity ahead is to fully realize and unlock the power of integrated services across chemistry and biology. The goal is to create best-in-class solutions to rapidly advance even the most challenging programs for the benefit of our customers and ultimately patients.”

“Recently, we have made strong progress in bringing together our teams, capabilities and culture into one organization,” said Guillaume Jetten. “We are now seeing clear validation from our customers, who value the continuity, scientific depth and collaborative approach we offer. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved and confident that Dr. Steinhagen will build on this momentum and lead Symeres through its next phase of growth.”

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Supporting Texas' energy needs.

Expanded collaboration with state’s largest electric delivery company focuses on future-proofing the grid, supporting safe and reliable energy delivery

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC (Oncor) has selected AspenTech Digital Grid Management (DGM) solutions to optimise real-time grid operations and strengthen its digital foundation to safely and reliably deliver energy to a growing number of Texas customers and continue to support the state’s economic growth.

“Innovation is essential to how Oncor prepares for the evolving energy needs of a rapidly growing Texas,” said Malia Hodges, senior vice president and chief information officer at Oncor. “We are investing in advanced operational technologies that enable greater visibility, faster response and long‑term resilience across our system. Emerson’s commitment to innovation aligns closely with our strategy as we enhance grid resiliency and continue to support Texas’s growth and increasing energy demands.”

Oncor is expanding its multi-year relationship with Emerson through its recent selection of the AspenTech OSI Advanced Distribution Management System™ (ADMS) to improve visibility and automation of Oncor’s distribution grid and gain advanced capabilities to scale outage management and workforce coordination.

Oncor has also selected AspenTech Cimphony Network Model Management™ for its transmission environment to enhance Oncor’s grid data modelling, validation and synchronisation, including data exchanges and interoperability between Oncor and Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). 

 “Emerson and Oncor have a strong history of collaboration,” said Stuart Harris, general manager, digital grid management at Emerson’s Aspen Technology business. “Oncor is at the forefront of applying advanced technology and work processes to modernise its grid. Our digital grid management solutions will help enable Oncor’s approach, positioning Oncor to support Texas’s growth and increasing energy demand while enhancing grid resiliency.”

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The right industrial Ethernet switch.

Antaira Technologies, a global leader in industrial networking solutions, presents this engineering guide to help plant managers, systems integrators, and OT engineers specify, deploy, and operate industrial Ethernet switches with confidence.

When a network failure means halted production or compromised safety, "good enough" connectivity is not an option. Industrial Ethernet switches keep critical networking infrastructure online across environments that would destroy commercial hardware in days.

Ten Capabilities that define an industrial Ethernet Switch.

01. Interconnectivity of Devices and Networks - At its core, an industrial Ethernet switch bridges every device on the plant floor — PLCs, sensors, cameras, HMIs — into a unified, communicating network. Multi-port architectures support simultaneous connections at scale, and managed variants enable remote configuration so operators can monitor and adjust without stepping foot on the floor.

02. Long-Distance Operation - Where commercial switches top out at 100 meters, fiber-optic-enabled industrial switches extend connectivity to several miles. Remote assets, outlying substations, and geographically distributed facilities can be unified into a single manageable network without signal degradation or repeater chains.

03. Noise Immunity and EMI Resistance - Variable-frequency drives, motors, and high-voltage lines generate electromagnetic interference that corrupts data on copper runs. Industrial switches feature hardened EMI shielding and support fiber optic cabling, an inherently immune medium, ensuring clean, error-free data transmission in the noisiest environments.

04. Extreme Temperature Operation - Standard commercial hardware fails below 0°C or above 50°C. Antaira industrial switches operate reliably across -10°C to 70°C standard ranges, with extended-temperature models rated from -40°C to 75°C, engineered for foundries, cold-storage logistics, outdoor substations, and arctic deployments alike.

05. Corrosion Protection - Chemical plants, wastewater treatment facilities, and marine installations expose equipment to corrosive agents that eat through standard enclosures. Antaira switches are available with IPC-A-610-compliant conformal coating, sealing internal circuitry against moisture, salt fog, and chemical exposure before corrosion can cause downtime.

06. Vibration and Shock Resistance - Heavy machinery, compressors, and transportation platforms generate constant mechanical stress. Antaira switches are designed to MIL-STD vibration and shock specifications, with DIN-rail mountings and solid-state construction that maintain secure connections and uninterrupted data flow in high-vibration environments.

07. IP-Rated Rugged Housing - Dust ingress and moisture infiltration destroy unprotected electronics. Industrial switches are housed in hardened metal enclosures rated to IP30, IP40, or IP67 depending on the application, keeping internal components clean and dry whether deployed in a dusty quarry, a humid greenhouse, or an outdoor junction box.

08. Power over Ethernet (PoE) Capability - PoE-capable switches deliver both data and power over a single Ethernet cable, eliminating separate power runs to IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP phones, and smart sensors. The result: faster deployment, reduced cabling costs, and centralised power management with per-port control from the switch.

09. Unmanaged Switches: Plug-and-Play Simplicity - For straightforward point-to-point connectivity where traffic management is not required, unmanaged industrial switches offer immediate, zero-configuration operation. Cost-effective and field-proven, they are the right tool for isolated machine networks, legacy equipment integration, and budget-conscious deployments that still demand industrial-grade durability.

10. Managed Switches: Full Network Control - Managed industrial Ethernet switches deliver VLAN segmentation, QoS prioritisation, SNMP monitoring, RSTP/ring redundancy, and remote CLI or web-GUI configuration. Purpose-built for complex OT architectures, they allow engineers to isolate traffic, enforce security policies, and achieve sub-50ms network recovery, all from a central console.

Industrial Ethernet switches are not a commodity — they are load-bearing infrastructure.

Specifying the wrong switch for your environment means corrosion, thermal failure, signal loss, and unplanned downtime. Antaira Technologies engineers every product in its switching portfolio to exceed the demands of the world's harshest industrial environments, from oil refineries to offshore platforms to smart-factory automation cells.

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Compact controller integrates visualisation and SCADA.

The Digi Z45 Industrial Controller from Digi International for remote monitoring, edge automation and industrial connectivityhas been added to the portfolio of Bressner Technology. This is a compact and rugged solution for industrial automation, communication and remote management applications. The controller combines PLC-like control functions, SCADA-style visualization and secure data communication in one integrated system.

The web-based Automation Control application enables monitoring and control processes to be configured directly on the controller. Its no-code toolset allows users to quickly implement alarm settings, reports and control logic without conventional programming. As a result, sensor and process data can be processed at the edge and integrated more quickly into existing automation or SCADA environments.

A key focus is remote monitoring and centralized management via Digi Axess. The platform provides insight into network, platform and application data, supports individually configurable dashboards, reports and alarms, and enables notifications via email or SMS. In addition, the Digi Axess app allows mobile management of devices and assets.

For industrial applications, the Digi Z45 offers numerous interfaces and protocols. These include analog and digital inputs and outputs, Modbus RTU and TCP, 10/100 Ethernet, RS-232, RS-485, USB, as well as cellular connectivity via LTE with 3G fallback. Dual-SIM failover and automatic carrier provisioning increase availability in distributed or hard-to-access installations.

The controller supports an input voltage of 9 to 24 VDC, operates in a temperature range from -30 °C to 70 °C and features a compact enclosure with a weight of around 0.29 kg. For demanding environments, an RMS version with a rugged NEMA enclosure and IP65/IP66 ratings is also available.

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Pan European component distribution agreement.

Anglia Components has signed a Pan European authorised distribution agreement with Same Sky, the established manufacturer of an ever-expanding range of product technologies, including audio, interconnect, motion and control, relay, sensor, switch, and thermal management solutions. Same Sky was formerly known as CUI Devices.

Commented David Pearson, Anglia’s technical director: “This partnership significantly enhances our audio portfolio and expands the breadth of innovative technologies we can offer. Same Sky also brings a rapidly developing range of interconnect solutions and an extensive selection of thermal management products, including Fans and Peltier devices. We are looking forward to bringing these innovative components to our UK and EU customer base through our online platform.”

For Same Sky, EMEA Sales Director Neil Whittington added: “We value Anglia’s blend of modern e‑commerce capability and traditional people-centric service. Anglia is renowned for carrying a broad and deep inventory, which is particularly important to the many SMEs that make up a large portion of our European customer base”

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Complementary robotics, control, and software capabilities partnership.

Collaboration to accelerate advanced industrial automation across high-growth manufacturing sectors. 

A strategic collaboration agreement has been signed by Comau and Omron Robotics (Omron) aimed at accelerating the adoption and deployment of advanced industrial automation solutions for manufacturers worldwide. The collaboration will focus on high-growth sectors including electronics, semiconductors, medical manufacturing and light industrial intralogistics – markets that continue to see strong demand for flexible, easily deployable automation.

The partnership responds to rising customer needs for scalable and adaptable automation solutions that integrate seamlessly into both existing production lines and next-generation manufacturing environments. By leveraging the complementary portfolios, technological capabilities, and business models of both companies, the agreement enables a broader and more accessible offering for global customers.

Looking ahead, both companies view this partnership as a platform for future joint initiatives. Together, the companies aim to unlock new levels of operational efficiency, flexibility, and performance for their customers by integrating robotics hardware, advanced control technologies, and software-driven automation tailored to diverse manufacturing environments around the world.

“This initiative is fully aligned with our strategy to expand Comau’s solution portfolio through high-impact partnerships,” said Pietro Gorlier, CEO of Comau. “Omron is an ideal partner, sharing our vision of open innovation and customer-centric value creation. By combining Comau’s robotics expertise with Omron’s complementary technologies and software capabilities, we enable the delivery of solutions that are easier to deploy, highly adaptable, and future-ready. This collaboration also strengthens Comau’s presence in high-growth sectors and new geographies, helping customers effectively manage increasing industrial complexity through reliable, safe, and scalable automation.”

“Through this collaboration, we are bringing together two complementary portfolios with a shared focus on customer success,” said Olivier Welker, CEO of Omron Robotics. “By aligning our expertise in robotics, applications, advanced control, and intelligent automation technologies, we can help manufacturers respond faster to changing market demands. Together, this new collaboration will allow us to deliver more flexible, connected, and sustainable production systems that support long-term growth for our customers.”

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Industrial Ai platform.

Enables customers to act faster, develop more informed strategies, improve operational reliability.

The AspenTech AVA™ AI platform, just introduced by Emerson, is specifically designed for industrial companies to accelerate Ai adoption across the enterprise for measurable business impact. Offering agentic, domain-aware Ai capabilities, AVA delivers the agility, efficiency and autonomy companies need to respond faster to operating conditions, continuously improve performance using trusted domain context, and act with greater confidence through Ai-assisted recommendations embedded directly in operations.

While Ai technologies continue to evolve rapidly, industrial organisations require practical ways to apply them safely and effectively in real operating conditions. AVA embeds decades of Emerson industrial expertise and first-principles models directly into its operational skills and workflows while leveraging large language models. In doing so, AVA enables companies to deploy the power of generative Ai as a trusted operational capability and to build an enterprise operations platform that connects data, context and decision‑making across the organisation.

“AVA provides a practical way to accelerate AI adoption to deliver repeatable, scalable operational impact,” said Claudio Fayad, chief technology officer at Emerson’s Aspen Technology business. “By orchestrating AI across operations, AVA enables teams to act faster, develop more informed strategies and improve reliability – without disrupting proven processes. This is how we help customers accelerate their AI capabilities and enterprise operations platform journey.”

Designed to be data‑source agnostic and built upon existing automation infrastructure, AVA leverages the AspenTech Inmation™ Data Platform that organises and contextualises fragmented OT data across cloud, edge and on‑premise environments. The Inmation Data Platform ensures AVA has reliable, real‑time visibility into operations, while the company’s proven first‑principles models and decades of industrial expertise provide the intelligence needed to interpret conditions, evaluate options and support better decisions in real operating environments.

Beyond improving operational decision-making, AVA supports the next generation of digital-native professionals stepping into operation roles, providing consistent, expert-informed guidance. By embedding Ai-assisted decision support directly into operational workflows, AVA delivers a more intuitive, responsive and autonomous user experience that aligns with how today’s workforce expects to interact with technology, while ensuring reliable execution across the enterprise at scale.

AVA is available with four high‑value operational optimisation and decision‑support advisors. To help industrial companies explore how AVA’s agentic workflows can be applied within their own operating environments, Emerson offers AspenTech.ai, a web-based interactive experience where industry professionals can engage directly with AVA, examine Ai‑assisted decision‑support use cases, and access Emerson’s AspenTech solution resources relevant to their operations.

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Digital anti-coating pH/ORP sensor.

Maximises sensor life while simplifying Modbus* integration and speeding device changeout.

The new Rosemount™ 396A Anti-Coating pH Sensor for measuring pH and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) in dirty, abrasive, and high-solids applications has been launched. The device includes a robust anti-coating reference design and Modbus* digital output, minimising sensor maintenance and ensuring a steady pH/ORP signal even when the sensor is coated.

“In high-solids applications, teams need pH and ORP measurements they can trust without constant sensor maintenance,” said Rachel Jang, global product manager, liquid analysis, Emerson. “The Rosemount 396A combines an anti-coating design with digital connectivity to simplify installation and speed up sensor changeout in challenging service situations.”

The digital Rosemount 396A is a drop-in replacement for legacy Rosemount 396P and 396PVP anti-coating sensors, enabling customers to transition to digital technology without changing existing installations or accessories.

It is particularly ideal for difficult processes in chemical manufacturing, oil and gas refining, water and wastewater, and pulp and paper operations where coating and fouling can affect the reliability of pH and ORP measurements.

With digital Modbus* protocol output, the Rosemount 396A supports simplified installation and setup with compatible Rosemount liquid analysis transmitters. Calibration data is stored in the sensor for bench calibration and replacement without field recalibration—helping to reduce commissioning time and service effort.

The Rosemount 396A is rated IP67 and IP68 for protection against water and dust ingress, including submersion, for wet and washdown environments. It includes a through-wall reference junction with increased surface area at the junction for fouling applications.

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* Modbus is a registered trademark of Schneider Electric USA, Inc.

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