Sensors, Software & Systems
TE Connectivity, Pepperl+Fuchs and Software AG
Present Solution for Cost-Effective Connection
of Legacy Systems to the Cloud for Industry 4.0
Applications
TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity
and sensors, is working with Pepperl+Fuchs and
Software AG on solutions to optimize interlinked
manufacturing processes. The three companies
are also working on smart status monitoring and
maintenance.
The collaborative project, which has the umbrella
title Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), was demonstrated for the first time
at this year’s CeBIT in March. The companies showed how machine uptime
and productivity can be increased significantly with easy-to-retrofit hardware
components and a business platform with special analysis tools.
This means that even older systems can be connected to IT systems and
modernized in line with Industry 4.0, without any major investment.
Tel: +49 6154 607 1740
www.te.com
Virtually saving money,
time and lives. Audi’s use
of Virtual Prototyping
The automotive world is changing, from automated
production lines to tighter safety and emissions
legislation. But perhaps the most significant change in the industry is the move
towards Virtual Reality - automotive industry’s new best friend. Virtual Reality allows
engineers to get inside a car before it is built, gaining a much better idea of how it
will be used by their customers, and allowing manufacturers to ultimately save both
money and time by building a better performing, safer car.
During product development, computer-aided design (CAD), computer-automated
design (CAutoD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) software helps engineers
quickly explore the performance of thousands of design alternatives without investing
the time and money required to build physical prototypes.
Since 2009, engineers at Audi have been using ESI’s IC.IDO solution at their Ingolstadt
and Neckarsulm plants to run virtual simulation so they can anticipate and solve
process related issues before the first car comes on the production line.
www.esi-group.com
Sensor-Technik UK Ltd.
Mobile Controllers and Measurement Technologies
A08 Pressure Sensor
Sensor-Technik UK Pressure Sensors
Delivering An Integrated Solution
> Measuring up to 3,000 bar
> Sensor & Measuring Systems
> Versatile, low failure rates
> Controllers & HMIs
> Thin-film, ceramic or silicon available
> Complete Engineering Lifecycle
NGS2 Inclination/Gyrosensor
M01 Pressure Sensor
L03 Pressure Sensor
> Varied media compatibility
> Measuring Range ±180°
> Off-highway vehicles
> Food Industry
> 0-1000 Bar Range
> CANopen Output Signal
> 0-800 Bar Range
> 0-20 bar range
www.sensor-technik.co.uk
[email protected]
Sensor-Technik UK
Unit 21M, Bedford Heights, Bedford, MK41 7PH
Tel: 01234 270770 | Fax: 01234 348803
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