For many liquid and gas control applications, device integration to the main PLC through a single fieldbus reduces costs and can also be an opportunity to expand control capability. Greg Wainhouse of Bürkert explains how to optimise process control integration. The trend towards commonality (more...)

Patient fluid processing in particular has contributed to the development in precision fluid pumping. Application requirements determine the type of pumping system required, which must be combined with a matched motion control system. Gerard Bush of Inmoco explains the technology involved with (more...)

The cost-down pressures inherent in all process industries mean that plant operators are consistently required to improve efficiency, while ensuring repeatable product quality. Moreover, these objectives have to be achieved within the required environment of high hygiene standards, where reliable (more...)