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3D PRINTING
WHERE ARE WE AT
WITH THIS INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION?
Next to industrial and digital revolutions, 3D printing is another technology changing the world. It
is an ultramodern manufacturing technique that can be found almost everywhere and not just
as tooling in factory settings.
W
hile today’s 3D printing carries some impressive
capabilities and is a widespread mode of
production used by manufacturers across nearly
every industry, it was not always like that. 3D printing has
come a long way since additive manufacturing technology
was introduced back in the 1980s. To understand this
futuristic method, it is helpful to understand the history of
3D printing, what have come before it, and where are we at
with this industrial revolution.
How it began
By K.A. Additive manufacturing started in the 1980s when Chuck
Gerardino. Hull invented a process called, stereolithography, now
known as 3D printing. He discovered the method, which used
UV lasers to create 3D objects layer by layer, after becoming
frustrated with the long production times of prototyping.
This sparked the next wave of manufacturing practices, and
in 1986, he successfully patented his invention, eventually
becoming the father of 3D printing. Thus, commercialized
availability of additive manufacturing and 3D printing for
manufacturers was born.
Endless innovation and development

Since the invention of the first 3D printing rolled into the
spotlight, it has been subject to rapid and endless innovation
and development. A niche technology, it has opened
possibilities for start-ups to present reasonably-priced 3D
printers, with major multinational corporations like HP and
GE entering the 3D printing space.
3D printing technology has offered various solutions to help

tackle the shortcomings that traditional manufacturing
methods have for decades. The global 3D printing market
is projected to grow from US$18.33 billion in 2022 to
US$83.90 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 24.3% in forecast
period, 2022-2029, exhibiting a CAGR of 24% during the
forecast period, reports Fortune Business Insights.
According to the market research firm, the rapidly increasing

digitalization, growing adoption of advanced technologies,
such as Industry 4.0, smart factories, robotics, machine
learning, and others fuel the demand for online 3D printing
for simulation purposes. These technologies increase the
chances of broader adoption and greater utilization of
this technology across industries, including aerospace,
automotive, healthcare among others.
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Materialise Magics 26 with CAD and mesh capabilities for 3D printing. Source: Materialise
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Significant 3D printing techniques today

We have witnessed the continued evolution of 3D printing
in the past year as it transitions from mostly prototyping to
widespread use in manufacturing at scale. The great paces
made on the technology front mean that today’s printers
can provide manufacturers with parts that are faster to
develop, more accurate, lower cost, and closer to the point
of application. Here are some of the important techniques
of 3D printing technology today:
Stereolithography (SLA): Stereolithography is an additive

manufacturing process using a vat of liquid UV-curable
photopolymer resin and a UV laser to build parts a layer at
a time.
Digital Light Processing (DLP): Digital Light Processing

displays the image of the 3D model onto the liquid polymer.
The exposed liquid polymer hardens and the build plate
moves down and the liquid polymer is once more exposed
to light. The process is repeated until the 3D model is
complete and the vat is drained of liquid, revealing the
solidified model.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS): Selective Laser Sintering is an

additive manufacturing technique that uses a high-power
laser (for example, a carbon dioxide laser) to fuse small
particles of plastics, metal (direct metal laser sintering),
ceramic or glass powders into a mass that has a desired
3-dimensional shape.
Inkjet Binder Jet: A binder jetting machine will distribute

a layer of powder onto a build platform. A liquid bonding
agent is applied through inkjet print heads bonding the
particles together. The build platform will be lowered and
the next layer of powder will be laid out on top. By repeating
the process of laying out powder and bonding, the parts are
built up in the powder bed.
Selective Deposition Lamination (SDL): SLD is a 3D printing

process using paper. The process involves layers of adhesive
coated paper (or plastics or metal laminates) that are Innovative 3D printing company to date
successively glued together with a heated roller and cut Every manufacturing company knows that having a vision
to shape with a laser cutter layer by layer. A roller with the before you have even started the process of prototyping is
material moves each new sheet of material over the last and where the treasure lay. When great concepts are combined
repeats the process until the object is completed. with technology, the possibilities can take form. Some
companies have succeeded connecting the competences of
Electronic Beam Melting (EBM): EBM is like laser melting, 3D printing to solve the 21st century’s most perilous issues.
but working with an electron beam instead of a laser. The IMARC Group released its top 3D printing companies in the
machine distributes a layer of metal powder onto a build world:
platform, which is melted by the electron beam. The build
platform is then lowered and the next layer of metal powder Stratasys Ltd is one of the top companies that are at the
will be coated on top. The process of coating powder and forefront of 3D printing technology. It caters to various end-
melting where needed is repeated and the parts are built use industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical
up layer by layer in the powder bed. start-up, as well as tech giants. It also provides decades of
knowledge, consulting, training, workflow management,
Fused Filament Fusion (FFF): FFF is an additive manufacturing and end-to-end support.
technology, it is now the most popular 3D printing process,
and in FFF a continuous filament of a thermoplastic material 3D Systems, Inc. has been leading the additive
is used. Through a moving, heated printer extruder head, manufacturing innovation since its inception. Its portfolio
molten material is forced out of the print head’s nozzle and includes hardware, software, and material solutions that
is deposited on the work piece layer by layer to form the span from plastics to metals, and is backed by industry-
desired Product. specific engineering expertise housed in the application
innovation group. It also offers a combination of solutions,
expertise, and innovation that helps users defy conventional
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Stratasys composite-ready 3D printers are designed

for manufacturers to supplement traditional
fabrication technologies with high-strength
composite 3D printing. Source: Stratasys
manufacturing limitations and maximize the value of custom finished product from a 3D CAD file using metal,
additive manufacturing. sand, or ceramic materials.
Materialise NV has combined the largest group of software Voxeljet AS is a global innovator and technology driver for
developers in the industry with one of the largest 3D advanced 3D printing systems and solutions in production
printing facilities in the world to enable new users for the environments. The company is equipped with state-of-the-
extraordinary potential that 3D printing offers. The company art binder jet components and seamlessly integrated into
has created a range of software solutions and 3D printing partially or fully automated production systems. It is also
services to form the backbone of the 3D printing industry. sustainably shifting the economic parameters and possible
applications of additive manufacturing in the industry.
EOS is a worldwide provider for industrial 3D printing
of metals and plastics. The company brings responsible Hewlett Packard (HP) Enterprise Company aims to create
manufacturing solutions via industrial 3D printing technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere
technology to manufacturers across the globe. Today, the across the globe. HP Personalization has partnered with 3D
company’s industrial 3D printing systems make it possible printing to make any idea, large or small, simple, or complex,
to respond quickly to the demands of volatile markets and a reality. Furthermore, HP MJF 3D printing technology can
address trends like the increasing customization of end unlock new possibilities that complement CNC, injection
products. moulding, as well as additive manufacturing, and powder-
based technologies.
ExOne has been the global leader in industrial 3D printing
systems company in the United States for more than SLM Solutions Group is one of the leading providers of
20 years. It uses Binder Jetting technology, an additive industrial metal 3D printing machines focused on metal
manufacturing process, to selectively join a binding agent additive manufacturing and multi-laser technology. They
with industrial-grade powder particles. It also created a find applications across end-use industries including,
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aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, healthcare,

tooling, and research.
EnvisionTEC offers a wide variety of 3D printing systems

with the ability to mass-produce polymer parts. ETEC
printers deliver parts with exceptional accuracy, superior
part properties, fine feature detail, and a smooth surface
finish. They also provide scale and cost that are competitive
with traditional manufacturing techniques like injection
moulding.
CleanGreen3D is an Irish company that bought the assets

and IP of the former Mcor Technologies Limited, an
innovative manufacturer of the world’s most affordable,
full-colour, and eco-friendly 3D printers. It makes use of
ordinary business letters and A4 papers as build material. Its
vision is to make 3D printing more accessible to everyone by
rendering durable, stable, and tactile models.
Optomec, Inc. offers production equipment and digital

solutions such as 3D printed metal, 3D printed electronics,
for the digital age. It aims to reduce lifecycle costs for
long-term asset management. The company also enables
customers to not only print full 3D parts but also add
materials onto existing 3D parts that were produced using
conventional manufacturing methods.
Groupe Gorge specializes in high technology and is imbued

with a strong entrepreneurial culture. It is one of the leading Various pipe fittings printed by Newport News Shipbuilding
players in its high-tech markets and operates around the using Certified CuNi30 material on 3D Systems’ Direct Metal
world in innovative and growth sectors such as drones, Printing hardware. Source: 3D Systems
robotics, engineering, and protection systems. Moreover,
the company is enabling major players to find routes to
successful production processes by providing 3D printers
and new premium materials.
Ultimaker is the market leader in desktop 3D printing that

has built an open and easy-to-use solution of 3D printers,
software, and materials. It is increasing business flexibility
and continuity by 3D printing parts with software trusted by
over 800,000 users. Their easy-to-use FFF desktop 3D printers
can save time and money while streamlining the workflow
and delivering the quality results that are expected.
Renishaw plc is a systems manufacturer and solutions

provider for additive manufacturing or 3D printing. It
is one of the leading manufacturers of advanced metal
additive manufacturing systems and an expert provider of
customer-tailored solutions. The company makes use of thin
layers of materials to create complex shapes, which cannot
be produced by “traditional” techniques such as casting,
forging, and machining.
Beijing Tiertime Technology Corp. Ltd strives to deliver

additive manufacturing solutions to a wide variety of fields,
such as science, mechanical engineering, industrial design,
low-volume manufacturing, and education. The company
is China’s first 3D printer manufacturer that launched the
nation’s entry into the additive manufacturing age with the
Inspire industrial line.
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XYZprinting, Inc. is one of the leading global providers of

comprehensive 3D printing solutions. The company offers
desktop 3D printing products and services and is venturing
into the industrial additive manufacturing arena. Moreover,
XYZprinting is backed by the world’s leading electronic
manufacturing conglomerate, New Kinpo Group, which
earns more than US$36 billion in revenues annually and has
more than 8,500 engineers in research and development
across four continents.
3D printing trends in 2023

With favourable balance sheets and a multitude of latest
offerings, 3D printing industry is expected to accelerate
adoption in manufacturing processes and make meaningful
advances in 2023 and beyond.
These are a few trends that are expected to dominate this

year:
Lower cost of 3D printing: One of the major trends in the

3D printing industry is the decreasing cost of 3D printing
technology. As 3D printing becomes more accessible,
prices are decreasing and the technology is becoming
Additive Minds Academy:
blended learning formats more affordable. This will make it easier for businesses and
individuals to utilize 3D printing technology and will offer a
new world of options.
Improved speed and quality: Speed and quality are two

of the most important aspects of 3D printing. It is becoming
faster and more accurate with new advancements coming
in. This will enable businesses to create better products
more quickly and efficiently and will lead to a greater level
of customization for consumers.
Increased use of materials: In the past, 3D printing was

limited to plastics and metals. However, as 3D printing
technology continues to evolve, an increased use of
materials, such as ceramics, polymers, and even food items
are likely to happen in the future. This will open a new world
of possibilities for 3D printing and will allow businesses to
create products that were not previously possible.
The development of multi-material 3D printing allows to

produce objects with multiple materials and properties. This
technology has the potential to greatly expand the range
of applications for 3D printing, including the production
of functional prototypes, customized medical devices, and
even consumer products.
There has also been a trend towards the development of

more advanced 3D printing technologies, for instance: 4D
printing and 5D printing. 4D printing involves the use of
materials that are capable of changing shape or properties
over time in response to external stimuli, such as heat or
moisture. 5D printing, on the other hand, involves the use
of multiple 3D printing techniques to create objects with
complex structures and functions. These technologies have
the potential to significantly expand the capabilities of 3D
printing and could lead to the development of new and
innovative products.
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Widespread adoption: As 3D printing becomes more “The second step is using tools and improve quality; but
affordable and accessible, it is expected to be adopted quality comes at a cost. Looking at certified manufacturing
by a larger portion of the population. This will open new in the medical or aeronautics industry for example, we see
prospects for individuals and companies to utilize 3D that up to 70 percent of the production cost is in quality
printing technology, as well as lead to new innovations in control. 3D printing continues to transform the factory
the industry. floor, as companies increasingly turn to the technology for
large-scale production. But to accelerate this adoption, the
A reduction in carbon emissions is to be expected, as industry will have to make extra efforts to reduce the cost of
parts now require less transportation. Parts can now also 3D printing,” Fred added.
be produced more sustainably as it is easier to customise
the materials and dimensions of a part, leading to waste Data security and data integrity: Data security is important
reduction. On that note, its on-demand production in any form of manufacturing whether traditional or smart in
capabilities will also ensure that one can only manufacture both cases as addressed by Fred Vancrae in his video about
parts that they need when they need them, resulting in the biggest 3D printing trends for 2023.
minimal parts wastage and excess.
“Companies share their unique designs with contractors
Shift from process automation to workflow automation: and suppliers and they want to know that their design data
The promise of large-scale industrial 3D printing requires remain secure. With 3D printing, manufacturers may want to
us to automate not only each individual process but also plan and scale up the production of their 3D printed parts
the flow between them. This is what we call workflow into thousands or even millions. They need to optimize and
automation. fine-tune their unique printing process to make it efficient,
reliable, and repeatable across multiple production sites.
Fred Vancrae, CEO of Materialise, explained, “We see the A smart production process ensures that all 3D printed
same requirement in a medical industry where workflow components have the same quality no matter where they
automation is needed to address the dramatic increase of are produced. Creating such a process is complex and time
customized 3D printed solutions. The good news is that the consuming but it allows companies to leap ahead of the
ability to meet this need is growing thanks to the creation competition. That is why in addition to data security and
of software platforms that allow manufacturers to define data integrity, the close and secure link between the design
their own unique 3D printing process. Several companies on one hand and the production parameters on the other
including Materialise now offer these solutions to customers hand is becoming top of mind for companies that embrace
allowing them to automate not just the individual 3D digital manufacturing,” he revealed.
printing processes but the entire 3D printing workflow from
order intake to delivery and everything in between.” Conclusion
The adoption of 3D printing technology reaches new
Smart distributed manufacturing: Smart distributed heights each year. Over the last thirty plus years, it has
manufacturing that is enabled by 3D printing when done become an integral part of the manufacturing industry.
in a strategic way can be a successful recipe, rather than an The future is bright for 3D printing technology in 2023, as
ad hoc response to problems with global supply chains, it will help companies scale up their operations into volume
Fred Vancrae emphasized. “3D printing enables design production and advance their overall utilization.
optimizations that provide weight performance, time saving
and supply chain benefits that are impossible to achieve
with traditional manufacturing methods. In many cases,
these benefits create cost advantages that impact the overall
end-to-end manufacturing costs from design to delivery. In
fact, the ability to reduce the overall manufacturing costs is
cited as the most important benefit of 3D printing but that
does not necessarily mean that the 3D printing process itself
is cost efficient. Increasing material and energy prices have
only driven up the costs even more,” he stressed.
“There are several factors that determine the cost of 3D

printing parts. This comprises of the materials required,
production time per part, and the type of printer. However,
there are two important ways to reduce this,” Fred pointed.
“The first step is by working more efficiently to increase
production capacity. Software plays a major role in this
by making it possible to optimize the build. We can also
tune the printing process to make it more efficient and
repeatable,” he indicated.
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The digital shift, together with the latest developments in 5G communication is stimulating a need for more
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“
The recent changes triggered by the digital shift and One of the questions that needs to be considered is “what is
how we communicate, are driving huge investments required in a data center?” Hardware like IT servers are both
in data centers. In fact the global data center market is obvious and essential, but that is not enough to keep data
expected to increase by around 8% over the next ten years centers running. There are three principal points that should
compared to 2020,” comments Hiroki Nishiyama. “If we only be considered when building data centers: sustainability,
focus on data center infrastructure management (DCIM), efficiency, and redundancy.
then the growth rate is even higher at 17.5%.” These figures
show that data center investments will continue to grow, Increasing energy efficiency for cooling IT servers
which means more data centers will be built globally, with Energy efficiency is a key aspect of running a data center as
more “digitally” managed operation systems being installed. they naturally consume a great amount of electricity. From
powering the essential IT servers 24-7, to providing backup
systems in the form of uninterrupted power supplies (UPS)
and last but not least, to cooling the facility. What is often
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heat. In-fact it can be a surprising amount of heat, which of

course is also wasted energy, but if left unchecked, will over
time contribute to a gradual degradation of the electrical
components, hastening the failure of the all-important
IT servers. This is why cooling is important, not only to be
executed in the most energy efficient way so as not to add
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One example to increase energy efficiency is the use of inverters for motors that drive pumps and fans in the air conditioning systems.
[Source: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan]
to the waste, but also to keep an optimum environment If cooling is so important, then another concern might come
to maintain the performance of the servers for as long as to mind: “What would happen if the device cooling system
possible. fails after some years?” Especially in the case of data centers,
equipment failure might become critical for continuous
Nishiyama adds more background, “To illustrate how much operation, especially for data centers that might be serving
heat is generated, let’s assume a server room contained financial transactions.
50 servers. Together they would generate around 17-18
kilowatts of heat per hour. Imagine that’s like having 15 “There are inverters that support built-in preventive
average heaters or a small furnace running continuously. But maintenance features, so this might be a solution,” suggests
that’s not all, there are also additional thermal effects from Nishiyama. If load characteristics are monitored in real-time,
the UPS, routers and switches, lighting as well as exposure degrading performance could be detected at an early stage.
from any windows which may be present. So overall a lot of Such preventive maintenance features enable operators to
heat is being generated and potentially stored.” Nishiyama notice abnormalities such as filter clogging or effects from
further notes, “Actually, on average electronics devices worn bearings, making maintenance easier to schedule in
like servers are running at 30-40 degrees Celsius, and the time and help reduce downtime.
common wisdom is to cool the data center to around 18-
25 degrees Celsius, which is a lot of continuous cooling. So, Visualizing the status of the data center to streamline
all this heat ironically needs more power consumption to operations
generate cooling. And that means electricity bills are just Considering the issue of maintenance, visualizing the status
getting bigger by the day, and that is why energy efficiency of the facilities can also help keep the data center running
is one of the highest priorities.” continuously and reduce the workload of maintenance
engineers through clear and effective communication of
There are lots of imaginative ways to reduce the heat in data the current status.
centers, from pioneering work to run data centers in the sea,
to taking more immediate steps of turning lights off, using “Advanced visualization can help monitor multiple
LEDs where necessary, reducing windows, and improving subsystems, for example electricity and lighting to air
the energy efficiency of air handling and conditioning conditioning and even disaster prevention systems,”
through the use of inverters on motors that drive pumps, Nishiyama explains. “A flexible SCADA system can
compressors and fans. “Let’s consider an air handling system. help support expanding operations through to the
Power consumption can be reduced by adjusting the implementation of redundant monitoring systems as the
amount of airflow by controlling the motor with a frequency need arises.”
inverter,” explains Nishiyama. “In fact, you often don’t need
to be an inverter specialist to set the special parameters Nishiyama adds, “With a SCADA system, such as GENESIS64
according to the application or load as many devices can for example, the real-time status of the data center can be
automatically streamline motor control with auto-tuning monitored through graphical displays of the data from
features.” various subsystems. Alarms can even be sent via email when
something goes wrong. And in the case of an equipment
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towers, air handling units for example have inverters list-up the potential causes in order of probability to make
fitted as standard, but if not, they can be relatively easy to troubleshooting tasks easier.”
retro-fit and can quickly contribute to minimizing power
consumption, leading to cost efficiency and sustainability. By further utilizing cloud services in combination with
SCADA systems, larger volumes of data can be processed,
potentially achieving integrated monitoring of multiple
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Preventive maintenance, often supported by features on inverters, can support early notification of potential abnormalities
such as equipment failure. [Source: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan]
The real-time status of the data center can be monitored through graphical displays of data from the various subsystems.
[Source: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan]
SCADA systems can be used to list-up potential fault causes in order of probability to make troubleshooting tasks easier -
this example is from a GENESIS64 solution. [Source: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan]
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Hiroki Nishiyama, global manager of data center marketing at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, explains about the
challenges facing the rising data center industry.
data centers. That becomes more important as the number different power source and installation location to maximize
of data centers being built around the world, from hyper- the “protection”. In such circumstances the main and
scale to micro data centers, is increasing. The use of Geo- standby PLCs should be linked by an optical fiber tracking
SCADA systems will enable remote monitoring from a cable to avoid problems from electrical noise, but also to
variety of terminals such as PCs, mobile devices, and smart have a reasonable distance apart and to reduce switching
glasses to help facilitate the monitoring and maintenance time between the two PLCs in case of emergencies.
of these locations.
“Using redundant PLCs really is a ‘goldilocks’ issue. You
Reducing risks through redundant systems should be careful when planning the location of the two
One of the other priorities for data centers is to keep the PLCs that they are not too far apart, but equally they should
facility running, no matter what happens. Redundancy is not be too close together either and definitely not placed in
therefore a very important focus, which not only applies to the same cabinet, or then it would defeat the purpose of the
the servers themselves, but also to the various operational redundant system,” Nishiyama emphasized. “It’s important
systems such as power supplies, cooling or security systems to target a high-speed system with a switching time of
since they are critical factors in maintaining the data center around 10 milliseconds or less to enable continuous control
environment. with high reliability.”
“The precise control and integration of HVAC systems to So, how do we build a reliable data center system?
maintain the humidity, temperature and other air-quality In this era where the demand for digital services is increasing,
factors that affect the data center environment, is often the pressure is also rising on providers to prevent downtimes
‘managed’ by programmable controllers (PLCs) due to their of such services even for a short time, which makes the data
rugged industrial specifications,” Nishiyama explains. “To centers availability a critical factor. In fact, today, if one of the
reduce risks, data centers typically install redundant cooling big “cloud” providers has an outage, even for just 30 minutes,
systems where a duplicate, standby PLC may be installed in it makes headline news around the world.
parallel to the main PLC. And in case something goes wrong
with the power source or even in emergency situations like “Since the demand for digital services is increasing and
fire in the equipment room, the control will be switched data centers are being built to meet that demand, it is
instantaneously from the main PLC to the standby PLC.” important to remember it’s not just about the IT, but also
how to manage your systems and make them redundant,
Redundant PLC systems not only make it possible to build a efficient, and sustainable,” Nishiyama explains. Taking small,
highly flexible air conditioning system, but can also be used practical steps, leveraging known technologies such as
to ensure the reliability of other critical equipment, such using inverters for increased energy efficiency in cooling
as chillers, that cannot be shut down during data center systems, visualizing the overall status of the data center to
operations. “Traditionally such redundant PLCs could be streamline operations, or above all, reducing risks through
very costly since they were built of many dedicated parts redundant systems are all achievable for minimum cost but
which in turn added to the maintenance burden due to their with maximum returns. Nishiyama concludes, “Working
specialist nature. However, more recently, high reliability with partners that have both know-how, experience and
PLC systems, such as Mitsubishi Electric’s MELSEC iQ-R above all an eco-system of products, solutions and partners
offer a hybrid solution where a single specialist redundant behind them is a great way to mitigate risks and manage
switching module can be added to a standard industrial costs in the long run.”
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PLC. This reduces the overall system cost and any impact on
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maintenance, but with no compromise on redundancy due Learn more about how Mitsubishi Electric can empower
to high quality and ruggedness of today’s PLC components,” your data center with advanced technology and solutions:
adds Nishiyama. https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/fa/sols/industry/
datacenter/index.html
For redundant PLC systems, it is also essential that the main
and standby PLCs are separated physically, meaning a
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EMERSON’S NEW ANALYTICS SOFTWARE

AUTOMATES UTILITIES MONITORING
AND REPORTING FOR CLEAN-IN-PLACE
APPLICATIONS
Technology replaces error-prone manual record keeping and monitors energy and utilities
parameters, improving efficiency and productivity.
E
merson announced the release of its new Clean In The CIP Utilities & Automated Reporting Analytics package
Place (CIP) Utilities and Automated Reporting Analytics combines Emerson’s deep application expertise and
package delivered via PACEdge™ and Movicon™ industry knowledge with advanced technology to convert
platforms on an industrial edge control device. The software process and utilities data into actionable insights for the
aids in digitally transforming manual and semi-automated food and beverage industries and other environments that
systems by optimizing utilities consumption, benchmarking use clean- and steam-in-place operations.
against known cycles and generating automated reports
that can be used to reduce energy consumption and Equipped with the data and analytics provided by the
improve productivity in a single system or throughout a software, plant managers, operators and maintenance
facility. personnel can view the information on a dashboard and
share the insights with sustainability officers and other
stakeholders to optimize their CIP cycles. The software
package can be customized and layered into an existing
system, or Emerson can provide a turn-key solution of
hardware, instrumentation, valves and analytics.
Central to food and beverage production, clean-in-place

systems clean and sanitize internal piping, tanks and
machines between product batches to help facilities meet
government regulations and guarantee product quality
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and safety. CIP skids that don’t have sensors and analytics
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software in place require manual reporting, which can be

time-consuming and susceptible to errors, especially when
data is transferred by hand into reports. These skids may also
run at unnecessarily long preset cycles and use more time
and resources than required for effective cleaning.
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The CIP Utilities & Automated Reporting Analytics allows plant managers, operators and maintenance personnel to
convert process and utilities data into actionable insights for industries and environments that use clean- and steam-
in-place operations.
Digitally transformed and optimized CIP processes, in The agnostic software is compatible with any CIP
comparison, only use the time, media, water, energy and equipment, which empowers manufacturers to control the
labor required for effective cleaning, significantly reducing digitization of their systems no matter what stage of the
waste and increasing production time. digital transformation journey they are in and to integrate
any or all Emerson components and customize the solution
“Food and beverage manufacturers typically spend about for their needs.
30% of utility costs on clean-in-place operations. They also
lose time between changeovers and spend between 20 to https://www.emerson.com
40 thousand dollars in labor costs for manual reporting,”
said Amit Patel, director digital transformation for discrete
and industrial at Emerson. “Emerson’s new CIP Utilities and
Automated Reporting Analytics software package collects
and analyzes data in real time and presents it as a report,
equipping plant managers, CIP operators, maintenance
personnel and sustainability officers with the actionable
insights to optimize wash cycle settings, including duration
and media use, for maximum efficiency and productivity.”
The CIP Utilities & Automated Reporting Analytics software

package can help CIP operators better understand and
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needs. Generated reports can be used to satisfy regulation

compliance, plan system maintenance, schedule downtime
and order media supplies, and deeper analytics can be
used to identify insights and trends that support predictive
maintenance schedules and facilitate standardization of CIP
processes across production facilities.
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EMERSON HAS SHOWCASED INTELLIGENT INDUSTRIAL

CONTROLS AND AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES AT SPS FAIR
2022 HELD IN NUREMBERG, GERMANY
The latest programmable automation controllers, SCADA/HMI software, smart pneumatics and
industrial internet of things (IIoT) solutions and electric actuator solutions were the product
highlights featured by Emerson.
T
his comprehensive range of powerful digital Product highlights displayed at the SPS Fair 2022
automation solutions has been designed to support
flexible manufacturing requirements and to provide Multimedia Monitoring Solution
insights that can help optimise machinery performance Emerson’s multimedia monitoring solutions can help
and production cycles, reduce energy consumption and optimise energy and utilities usage. The demonstration
minimise downtime. features a turnkey engineered solution, incorporating
an edge controller with integrated analytics, pneumatic
Sophisticated analytics, precise control valve system and power supply. Using open protocol
Emerson showed how its electric linear motion control communications to connect to a broad range of instruments
solutions provided original equipment manufacturers and sensors, data is aggregated and visualised to enable
(OEMs) and manufacturers greater flexibility and efficiency. monitoring, analysis and trending of compressed air, gas,
Integrated, scalable and precise control has been provided water, steam and energy consumptions. The multimedia
by Emerson PACMotion™ high-speed servo motion monitoring solution is ideally suited for automated
controllers. These operate Emerson’s new AVENTICS™ Series applications such as clean-in-place systems, which often
Servo Profile Advanced (SPRA) Electric Actuators, which offer consume over 30% of utilities. Accurate monitoring and
multiple screw technologies and a high level of precision and analytics enable the user to optimise consumption and to
repeatability. An IIoT gateway with analytics software offers save 30%-45% of media usage for a single clean-in-place
access to application performance and device condition skid. For more information, visit: Emerson.com/Sustainable-
information presented on a simple dashboard. This fully Automation
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accuracy, helping to lower engineering time and also enable AVENTICS Series SPRA Electric Rod-Style Linear
users to identify issues earlier, improving productivity and Actuator
lowering total cost of ownership. Emerson’s AVENTICS Series SPRA Electric Actuators are a new
line of precise and highly repeatable rod-style cylinders. The
SPRA actuators offer three screw technologies which include
a precision ball screw, which provides exceptional durability
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PACSystems RXi HMI: Machine Visualisation
PACSystems RXi Human-Machine Interface (HMI) is a
next-generation machine visualisation solution that
provides easy-to-use, smartphone-like graphical displays,
but without sacrificing rugged, industrial performance.
PACSystems RXi HMI is designed with projective capacitive
touchscreen technology that allows users to interact with
the visual display with multitouch capabilities like swipe,
pinch or zoom to move to the next screen or expand a
chart, enabling easy operation by a wide range of personnel
with varying levels of training and experience. PACSystems
RXi HMI is HTML5-ready, which allows users to collaborate
from anywhere, so that the operations, management and
maintenance teams can all view the same screen at the
same time, no matter their location. This immediate sharing
of information and access to expertise reduce maintenance
costs and improve productivity. In addition, faster access to
data-based operational insights helps to maximise overall
equipment effectiveness (OEE).
PACSystems RSTi-EP CPE200 Controller: Large PLC

Performance — Small Form Factor
The PACSystems RSTi-EP CPE200 compact controller
family delivers large programmable logic controller (PLC)
capability in a small, cost-effective form factor so machine
manufacturers do not have to sacrifice performance for
price. It provides security-by-design, open programming
and open communications built in, significantly reducing
cost and complexity for OEMs and end users. A range
of advanced features comes standard, such as OPC UA
communication over high-speed 1-Gb Ethernet and C
programming capabilities, plus the advantages of Emerson
and accuracy for applications that need optimal quality or support. In addition, it includes analytics and is IIoT-ready
throughput, a cost-effective lead screw option and roller in order to future-proof systems for new technologies or
screws for precision, speed and heavy loads. This versatile existing process equipment.
range of rod-style cylinders lets users configure electric
actuators to meet exacting application requirements, such For more information, visit: https://www.emerson.com/en-
as improved sustainability or efficiency, rather than settle for us/automation/control-and-safety-systems/pacsystems
standard approximation.
Emerson.com/AVENTICS Movicon.NExT: Optimising Flexibility in Automation

Software
Movicon.NExT™ industrial software platform offers the
PACSystems Intelligent Edge Control Technology most innovative and flexible software technology for
Emerson’s scalable PACSystems platform provides high- Windows/Linux HMI projects, SCADA supervisory systems
performance control, analytics and visualisation in discrete, and efficient MES analysis solutions that are essential to
hybrid and process applications. PACSystems edge Industry 4.0. Among Movicon.NExT modules, Movicon
controllers can operate as either an IIoT-enabled PLC or Pro.Lean™ provides performance data and analytics for
an advanced supervisory controller for manufacturing evaluations of OEE and Movicon Pro.Energy™ measures and
operations. In addition, Emerson’s powerful, compact tracks consumption, while the advanced Movicon NExT.AR
industrial computing and operator interfaces offer increased solves operational problems through visualisation tools
analytics and graphics capability for edge applications and that allow personnel to evaluate previously unreachable
reduced footprints. PACSystems edge solutions include true equipment. For maximum flexibility, Emerson also provides
edge controllers, edge computing devices and compact Movicon WebHMI, an HTML5-based visualisation tool that
controllers, and leverage Movicon.NExT, WebHMI, Connext can be used as a stand-alone HMI product running on
OPC UA server and the PACEdge platforms in optimised Windows or Linux operator panels, or as a Web Client for
software packages to provide powerful and flexible Movicon.NExT SCADA applications, as well as Connext™, an
connectivity and visualization, and a cloud-enabled toolset. industrial protocol gateway.
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For more information, visit https://www.emerson.com/en-

www.emerson.com/PACSystems-edge us/automation/control-and-safety-systems/movicon
www.emerson.com
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DELTA HAS PRESENTED VARIOUS HARDWARE AND

SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS FOR IIOT AT SPS NUREMBERG 2022
A wide range of smart, energy-efficient and highly integrated industrial automation hardware
and software solutions engineered for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications were
displayed at SPS Fair 2022.
T
he demonstration also included Delta’s new Software Pump Solutions with Delta’s Fan/Pump Vector Control
as a Service (SaaS) Digital Dashboard tool - DIACloud Drive CP2000
Digital Dashboard - which offers remote visualisation Delta demonstrated its Fan/Pump Vector Control
of cloud data for a broad range of applications; and a new Drive CP2000 in a simulated environment by showing the
IIoT function card for the PLC series to enable various IIoT different operational modes that are possible through its
applications. firmware, which enables the CP2000 to control up to eight
drives simultaneously. Delta also showed its latest new
IIoT Cloud-based Platform - DIACloud Digital multi-drive solution - the redundancy water supply solution,
Dashboard which is suitable for applications ranging from fire water
Delta has launched the latest evolution of its DIACloud systems to domestic water systems, power generation,
remote access: Digital Dashboard. This new Software industrial water treatment systems, sewage treatment
as a Service (SaaS) Digital Dashboard tool offers remote systems, agro culture and public facilities.
visualisation of cloud data. It makes all applications and
machines easily and securely accessible from the web, for Time of Flight Camera DMV-T
increased user flexibility and convenience. Users can now New high-speed Time of Flight Camera DMV-T from Delta
create a customised interface for their applications, as well for machine vision utilises a built-in processor sensor, which
as a real-time trend graph or history data monitoring, while delivers frame rates of up to 60 frames per second. The
the Digital Dashboard also features an alarm function for camera captures depth information by calculating phase
real time notifications. It is ideally suited to machine builders differences between the carrier frequency of the active
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and applications that require remote connectivity, such as light emitted by the camera, and the light reflected from the
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pump applications that have variable frequency drives. No object. This process enables it to acquire 3D information at
installation software is required, which also simplifies the very high speeds. Industries including agriculture, logistics,
whole set up. automatic guided vehicles and robotics can benefit from the
Time of Flight Camera DMV-T, as it is well protected to make
it suitable for a wide variety of challenging environments.
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Visitors to Delta’s stand also experienced its Barcode support for OPC UA, and offers increased connectivity with
Scanners. In addition to reading 1D/2D barcodes, they are SCADA systems and MQTT for sharing filed data with cloud
also capable of reading defective or damaged barcodes, applications. Meanwhile, the FTP server function provides
helping to boost productivity and efficiency. They are the ability to connect with IT related applications, such as file
already used in applications as diverse as electronics transfers between the PLC and a PC. Delta anticipates that
manufacturing and food packaging, as well as in logistic the AS series will play an important role in the evolution of
industry applications, ranging from communications to Industry 4.0, while improving efficiency in production and
production tracking. industrial environments.
Compact Modular CODESYS Motion Controller AX-3 “A lot of our customers are now investing in the IIoT,” said
Series Roetger Sander, deputy director of Delta’s Industrial
Delta’s motion controllers AX-3 series now offers five Automation Business Group for Europe, Middle East & Africa
new CPU models, which enables control of four to 64 (EMEA) region. “Open platform communications united
drives, offering a broad array of connectivity interfaces architecture (OPC UA) is a standard that many customers
from EtherCAT, Modbus TCP/RTU to Ethernet/IP and OPC have chosen to work with. We’re excited that the new
UA. Delta’s latest motion controller line up increases the products we’re bringing to SPS is meeting the open OPC UA
scalability of its motion control and PLC product portfolio, standard and can support a wide range of IIoT applications.”
offering customers more options to meet their demands
across a wide range of market segments. These range from www.delta-emea.com
packaging to woodworking, metalworking and material
handling. Delta continues to offer the PLCs AX-324N and
AX-300N, which are ideally suited to applications that don’t
require motion control features.
Compact Modular Mid-range PLC AS Series with New

IIoT Function Card
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the new AS-FFTP01 function card to enable various IIoT

applications to extend the capability of the applications
powered by Delta’s PLC AS300. The AS-FFTP01 IIoT function
card is compatible with a multitude of applications. It provides
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PUBLIC SAFETY
WORLD FIRST: SOS CASH & VALUE’S SECURITY GUARDS

REINFORCE THEIR MISSION’S SAFETY AND SECURITY BY
EQUIPPING THEMSELVES WITH WEARIN’S HIGH-TECH VEST
WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND BIOMETRIC SENSORS
Worn by SOS Cash & Value security guards, Wearin’s connected vest is equipped with sensors whose biometric and
environmental data are transmitted in real time to the monitoring center in Vernayaz in Valais.
“Following major strategic partnerships concluded early this year, the race was on to implement them
on the ground. We’re pleased that it’s in Switzerland, the country where our solution was designed, that
Wearin’ is applying its unique IoT and artificial intelligence technology at the service of the connected
human.” – Jonathan Brossard, Conextivity Group CEO.
S
ince the beginning of October, all the agents at The high-tech vest that SOS Cash & Value’s security
the security company SOS Cash & Value have been guards wear at all times during their mission throughout
equipped with the intelligent vest from Wearin’, Switzerland is equipped with environmental and biometric
the startup whose Internet of Things (IoT) technology is sensors connected to the monitoring center based at the
specifically designed to reinforce the safety and efficiency security company’s headquarters in Vernayaz (Valais). The
of its mission-critical teams on the ground. Wearin’ dashboard integrated into the center’s warning
system provides real-time information on the situation
on the ground. It continuously displays the data from the
sensors whose algorithms correlate biometry, movement,
acceleration and positioning in the vicinity and in the
armored vehicle, which is also equipped with a specific
sensor. An alarm is automatically triggered when the
system detects an abnormal situation such as a security
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guard falling over (Man Down detection), or the stress

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caused by an incident such as an attack on a vehicle. The

alert and communication system between the agents and
the monitoring center enables the SOS Cash & Value mission
leaders to decide on the actions and measures to secure and
intervene with the emergency services and police forces at
the scene of the incident.
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Wearin’ offers an end-to-end connectivity solution tailored to specific security and collaboration types and requirements in a series of modules
defined by its customer organizations’ engagement and monitoring centers.
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Pierre-Yves Glassey,
CEO SOS Cash & Value
Jonathan Brossard, CEO Conextivity Group (Wearin’ & Fischer Connectors).
“This personal equipment is revolutionizing the world of the operators in the engagement and monitoring centers.
private security”, explains Pierre-Yves Glassey, CEO of SOS Both platforms are modular and scalable. Our solution
Cash & Value. “It’s cutting-edge and provides an ingenious is designed to be adapted very easily and quickly to the
and reliable solution, tailored by Wearin’ to our company’s customer’s own needs and technological capabilities.”
specific needs, and based on our experience and standards
in security. This high-tech bulletproof vest provides a The SOS Cash & Value Security Manager notes the data
security guard with exceptional safety.” security guaranteed by the solution: “This is a crucial point
for the SOS Surveillance Group, to which SOS Cash & Value
The technology developed by Wearin’s R&D engineers in belongs. Our group wants to take the lead in reinforcing our
Morges (Vaud) was successfully tested on a European scale agents’ security, which is the priority. Since the encryption
in May 2022, during first-aid drills in the event of a major used by Wearin’ to encode our data is of the highest
disaster. It is intended for organizations whose staff is industrial standard, we are protected against any criminal
called upon to coordinate risky activities and interventions intent to decrypt them.”
on the ground, such as police forces, firefighters and first
responders, or lone workers in the logistics or construction Jonathan Brossard, CEO of Conextivity Group to which
sectors. Wearin’ belongs, is pleased to implement the solution as a
world first with a Swiss customer: “Three years almost to the
“Our IoT technology is unique on account of its ingenuity day after the creation of our startup, and following strategic
as well as its integrability and modularity,” specifies Alvaro partnerships concluded early this year with leading suppliers
Goncalves, Wearin’s Technical Director. “We implement it such as Airbus with its Secure Land Communications (SLC)
as a turnkey end-to-end solution, on two platforms that division, the race was on to implement the solution on the
communicate permanently with each other: on the one ground. We’re pleased that it’s in Switzerland, the country
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hand, the physical platform of the smart vest worn in the where our solution was designed, that Wearin’ is applying
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field by the customer’s staff and, on the other hand, the its unique IoT and artificial intelligence technology at the
digital platform that is easily integrated into the customer’s service of the connected human.”
monitoring system. The digital platform collects and
centralizes the data transmitted by the vests’ sensors. https://wearin.tech/
These data are processed by artificial intelligence and then
displayed via an application on a security dashboard used by
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ELECTRONICS
INNODISK DDR5 RDIMM POWERS SEMICONDUCTOR

AUTOMATIC OPTICAL INSPECTION
Innodisk, a global leader in industrial-grade storage and embedded peripherals is proud to

announce its solution to issues faced by Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) applications relating
to, and caused by the shortcomings of consumer DRAM.
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ith the recent launch of Innodisk AI, which provides architecture, and supports rigorous side-band ECC, which
a complete AI solution for industrial integrators, can handle AOI’s high-accuracy detection demands.
DDR5 series DRAM plays a key role for a variety
of applications, including Automated Optical Inspection High Temperatures
solutions. With the rise in demand for semiconductors, and The high-speed and high-precision inspection that AOI
the trend towards smaller and smaller processes, the need systems provide generates high amounts of heat at the
for automatic systems to detect semiconductor production DRAM level, and this can cause overall system temperatures
defects has grown significantly. AOI systems are now used to rise sharply. Innodisk’s DDR5 RDIMM solves these
at every step of the semiconductor manufacturing process, heat concerns via a two-pronged strategy, involving an
and their stability is paramount to production efficiency. integration of both hardware and software. Two thermal
sensors on the modules detect ambient temperatures, and
Modern AOI systems face three core issues that Innodisk’s two software tools: iCAP (Innodisk Cloud Administration
DDR5 RDIMM (registered memory) help to solve: memory Platform), and iSMART monitor temperatures and send
bandwidth, accuracy, and high temperatures. warning messages.
Memory Bandwidth Although memory technology is constantly being updated,

Due to the high memory bandwidth needed for training Innodisk’s observation of the industry’s current situation
models, AOI systems often struggle when lower capacity shows that customers’ demands for new technologies vary
modules are used. Innodisk’s DDR5 RDIMM solves this issue greatly. Therefore, Innodisk not only provides the most
with large capacities, including 32GB and 64GB modules. complete industrial-grade DDR5 and DDR4 products, but
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also legacy products such as DDR3, DDR2, DDR and SDRAM.

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Accuracy These memory modules will continue to be supplied with

Due to semiconductor processes going down to the stable pricing, original IC, and the same great longevity
nanometer level, the resolution requirement and accuracy support as all Innodisk products.
requirements for AOI systems has increased. Innodisk’s
DDR5 RDIMM features a new dual 40-bit sub-channel https://www.innodisk.com
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ELECTRONICS
FLAT PCBS TO MINIATURE IMPLANTABLE 3D-CIRCUITS
Hearing Device:
By integrating functions and the three-
dimensional routing of circuit tracks, the
design space for the electronics of hearing aids
can be optimally utilised.
The most remarkable aspect of technology is its constant development and improvement.
Slimmer laptops, smaller phones, and medical devices designed to be unobtrusive and barely
visible to the naked eye. Can I use 3D-Circuits to outperform the flat PCBs?.
A
s electronic devices continue to evolve and shrink, so Aesthetic demands
do their circuits and, ultimately, their components. We have come to expect our devices to be visually appealing
This development has raised the demand for and well-designed.
component miniaturization.
Portability
3D-Circuits or also called 3D-MID (three-dimensional We also want our devices to be lightweight and easy to carry.
mechatronic integrated devices) makes this possible.
It allows for more compact designs while enhancing Cost savings
functional density. While miniaturization can be costly initially, it allows for the
use of fewer materials, which can save money in the long
In this article, we take a closer look at 3D-MID technology, run.
what it is, its many benefits, its applications and a short
overview about HARTING as a full-service provider. Eco-friendly power consumption reductions
Smaller parts consume less energy which helps lower
The Miniaturization Revolution in Electronics operating costs, increase battery life, and promote greener
Smaller devices mean less environmental impact. A laptop, products.
for example, uses 80% less power than a desktop computer,
with a peak power consumption of 60 watts compared to Less heat dissipation
175 watts for desktops. This reduction in energy use is due Since smaller parts use less power, electronic devices
to miniaturization. generate less heat. This means bulky heatsinks or fans can
be removed, reducing weight, cost, power, and noise.
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Miniaturization has revolutionized many sectors, from

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medical and healthcare to automotive as well as industrial Almost every industry is moving towards functional
and consumer electronics. Here are a few drivers of this density, meaning that hardware components need to be
movement: interconnected and made smaller and smaller.
3D-MID is a way to fulfill those requirements by reducing

mass and optimizing space while allowing for those parts
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Component Carrier:
The 3D-MID component carrier is
an in-house HARTING development
which serves as a connecting
element between a printed
circuit board (PCB) and electronic
components (such as LEDs, ICs,
photo–diodes or sensors).
What Is 3D-MID? that combines electrical and mechanical functions allows

The term “mechatronics” was coined in 1969 by a senior for endless possibilities.
engineer of the Japanese firm Yaskawa. It is a combination
of the words “Mecha” (machines) and “Tronics” (electronics). The designers lay down their requirements along with
very specific measurements. The components are then
Since then, the definition has evolved. It is now used to constructed through injection moulding.
describe the abilities to use computers, electronics, and Injection moulding is when materials such as plastic are
mechanics to build more intelligent systems, such as robotic, heated and melted before being injected into a mould and
control, and electromechanical systems. cooled to achieve the desired shape. It is a process often
used by many industries because it enables the creation of
3D-MIDstands for “Three Dimensional Moulded parts with complex shapes quickly for mass production.
Interconnect Device” or “Three Dimensional Mechatronic
Integrated Devices.” These are mechatronic devices that Because injection moulding is so flexible, designers can use it
combine electronic and mechanical functionalities into a to construct virtually anything with the exact specifications.
single three-dimensional component. Before realising a mould, different forms of simulation can
be used to check if the parts fulfill the requirements and
HARTING’s 3D-Circuits technology allows the 3D-MID parts sample parts from rapid prototyping can be made.
or the injection-moulded thermoplastic part to be directly
integrated with electronic circuits and components, making Next comes laser activation through laser-direct structuring
them more compact and functionally dense. Imagine a (LDS), a procedure created by LPKF Laser & Electronics in
circuit board that is significantly smaller and composed of 1996. It is where a laser beam defines the conductive trace,
plastic rather than metal. etching the layout directly into the injection-moulded
plastic component.
Furthermore, injection-moulded circuit boards significantly
reduce the number of production processes, assembly The injection-moulded plastic will have special additives,
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times, individual components required, and therefore which laser beams can detect. The lasers then reveal areas
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lowering the production costs. where the conductor structures will eventually be placed.
How does 3D-MID technology work? In the chemical plating process, copper only lays down on
The flexibility of 3D-MID technology allows device designers the laser structured areas. This allows the engineers to create
to go where they need to. A three-dimensional component very precise electronic circuits.
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Antenna in Capsule:
This is a substitution for an endoscope. You basically swallow it like a pill
which makes way more comfortable than an endoscope.
3D-MID in Medical market

Mechatronics is a promising discipline that benefits multiple
industries, especially medical or healthcare.
Advancements in diagnostics and treatment have been

made possible because of the miniaturization of electronics
due to 3D-MID breakthroughs.
Imagine this: You need to have an endoscopy. Most

people find the idea and the experience of having a long,
thin tube with a small camera on the top go inside them
uncomfortable.
But what if you were able to avoid that? Using 3D-MID,

manufacturers can now design devices that are less invasive
and more comfortable for patients, particularly when it
After metallization in a copper bath, conductive traces form comes to monitoring and examining the patient from the
in the areas that have been activated and will allow for inside.
metals to adhere to it.
No longer is it necessary to insert a long endoscopic camera
Combining mechanical and electrical hardware makes down the throat. You can instead consume a non-invasive
designing and manufacturing electronic devices with capsule, similar to how you take your vitamins.
complex functionality easier and less expensive. It essentially This capsule contains a little endoscopic camera that
opens up a world of possibilities and possibly enormous transmits 360-degree pictures of your body to your doctor,
savings for manufacturers and consumers. allowing them to visualize your digestive tract without the
need for invasive procedures.
What are the benefits and uses of 3D-MID technology?
- Integration of mechanical and electrical function into one This is just one example of how technological advancements
component can make a previously uncomfortable situation more
- Better reliability and quality pleasant.
- The flexibility allows for unlimited design options
- Helps reduce both size and weight Mechatronics is also being used to create new types of
- Shortens assembly time and thus reduces manufacturing prosthetics, such as the Luke Arm, a mind-controlled arm
costs prosthesis that gives patients who’ve lost limbs the ability
to perform everyday tasks.
3D-MID Applications
Plastics and electronics come together in practically every 3D-MID technologies are also used to design smaller
piece of current and future technical equipment, from medical equipment such as hearing aids, implants, and
medical to automotive to consumer gadgets. surgical and dental devices. 3D-Circuits boards can be made
in any size while maintaining the same functionality and
3D-MID technology is often regarded as the gamechanger safety standards.
in several applications such as:
- Sensor devices and miniaturized electronic packaging Conclusion
- LED carriers and lighting modules The possibilities with 3D-MID are unlimited. As this
- Antennas and connectivity modules technology advances, we expect to see more organizations
incorporate them for their space-saving projects, thereby
Almost all industries can benefit from 3D-Circuits in reducing their assembly procedures and cutting costs.
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CO R P O R AT E
WATLOW® COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF EUROTHERM®
Watlow®, a designer and manufacturer of complete industrial thermal systems, is pleased to

announce that it has completed its acquisition of Eurotherm® from Schneider Electric Company®,
the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, on
October 31, 2022. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
E
urotherm is a premier provider of temperature,
power and process control, measurement and
data management equipment, systems, software
and services for global industrial markets. The company
employs about 650 people worldwide, with headquarters
in Worthing, U.K. and core manufacturing operations in
Ledziny, Poland.
Rob Gilmore, Watlow’s CEO, said, “We are excited about

Watlow and Eurotherm and all we will accomplish together.
This acquisition aligns with our vision of providing innovative
thermal products and technologies that help increase our
customers’ competitive advantage. The combination of
Watlow and Eurotherm products and technologies will
create new global opportunities for our collective customers
and allow us to focus our advanced thermal systems in
important areas.”
Watlow will establish Eurotherm’s sites in Worthing, U.K.

and Dardilly, France as Advanced Development Centers
for its electronics and controls product offering and plans
to invest in Eurotherm’s facility in Poland to become
Watlow’s Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Europe.
This additional capacity and capability also provide a path
to growth in other parts of the world including the Americas
and Asia.
https://www.watlow.com/
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M A C H I N E A N D TO O L S
SECO TOOL RECONDITIONING

SERVICE GROWS BY OVER 30%
AND CONTINUES TO INCREASE
As one of the fastest growing end mill and drill areas in the Seco Tools portfolio, the company’s solid-round
tool reconditioning service experienced an increase in use by over 30% in 2022.
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n addition to significant cost savings for customers, a Reconditioning versus regrinding
Seco reconditioned tool regains 85% to 95% of its original The regrinding process sharpens a tool’s cutting edges. Seco
performance compared to tools that are reground or reconditioning, on the other hand, brings round tools back to
resharpened. Without having to readjust parameters or a level close to their original condition in terms of properties
sacrifice performance, the reconditioned tool performance and performance. This level of quality is guaranteed by Seco,
lives up to today’s advanced machining strategies, for and today’s shops demand this assurance, especially when
example, in dynamic milling where only a small portion of considering process stability for automated and unmanned
a tool’s diameter is engaged in the cut. Manufacturers also operations.
boost their sustainability and help reduce emissions per part
as well as those needed to produce new solid round tools Benefits of the Seco process
from virgin raw materials. The same process used for new tool manufacturing is
applied when Seco reconditions a tool. This includes all
relevant grinding steps on the same type of machine with
the same programs, wheel types as well as the reapplication
of coatings that were applied when the tool was produced
new. Seco identifies the tool and its reconditioning program
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all the necessary micro and geometrical properties.
Plus, Seco reconditioning can be applied to the same

tool typically two or three times to significantly extend its
working life. Each of these reconditioning cycles, according
to Ruud Zanders, Global Reconditioning Lead at Seco Tools,
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are also done at a cost level of half to one-third of the price
of a new tool. “The savings,” he said, “are represented in a
simple way by the equation 1+3 = 2 (one new tool cost plus
three reconditions equates to the price of two new tools).”
Reconditioning contributes to a circular economy

Contributing to the circular economy’s three basic principles
(waste and pollution elimination, products and materials
circulation, and nature regeneration), the reconditioning
program by Seco Tools helps shops maximize the lifecycle
of round tools, keeps products in use longer and reduces the
impact on the environment. Tools can be reused through
reconditioning then finally be recycled.
www.secotools.com/reconditioning
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ENERGY CRISIS AND DIGITAL SMART GRIDS – CHANGING

TIMES IN THE ENERGY SECTOR
The two managing directors make a cooperation agreement (from left: Andreas Höfler, CEO of Fichtner IT Consulting GmbH
and Sascha Engel, CEO of Camille Bauer Metrawatt AG).
Camille Bauer Metrawatt and Fichtner IT Consulting offer a solution.
T
he term “smart grid” has been bandied about for Today, however, things appear quite different. Talk of a
years. Frequently mentioned in connection with smart grid within the narrow context of actual “digital grid
smart meters, it has been used so many times as a management” has now become far more meaningful.
buzzword without any real content to back it up, that it has Renewable energy forms (e.g. PV systems, battery storage,
become almost worn out before a global and meaningful wind turbines, etc.), the vast number of other energy
implementation could be realized. consuming technologies (e.g. hydrogen generation, large-
scale DC applications, heat pumps, etc.) as well as the often
advanced age of existing assets play a major role. Not only
that, distribution system operators, as well as consumers,
have to cope with skyrocketing energy prices and an energy
shortage. As a result, measures to improve energy efficiency
with an optimal CO2 balance are becoming increasingly
important. Thus, the focus on active grid management
and supply-secure grid operation is intensifying. A future-
oriented grid management system for the low-voltage
range distribution grid, to complement the possibly existing
medium-voltage grid management systems appears to be
essential.
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All this has prompted the two established companies,

Camille Bauer Metrawatt AG and Fichtner IT Consulting, to
join forces. High-quality and fundamental measurement
data are combined with intelligent digital grid management
to fit each application.
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Systemic design structure of measurement technology and digital
intelligence.
A scalable metrological compass with high-resolution zero-blind

technology
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The Smart Integration Modules generate a verified, digital image of the grid, enriched with relevant additional information.
Safeguarding grid stability and hence security of 222 years of combined expertise
supply Camille Bauer Metrawatt AG is a Swiss medium-sized
The concept developed by the two established companies company for the development and production of industrial
Camille Bauer Metrawatt and Fichtner IT Consulting defines measurement equipment. As such, Camille Bauer offers
a secure approach based on well-founded and market- customers application-oriented solutions for the high-
tested core components. It is based on the fundamental voltage monitoring and position sensoring markets.
definition of a smart grid as described, for example, by the This includes a deep understanding of the needs of the
Swiss Federal Energy Office. electrical energy generation, distribution of energy as well
as the industrial consumers. With its Swiss regard for highest
In short: it means to operate the existing grid digitally, and quality and its strong capacity for innovation Camille Bauer
thus astutely avoid costly extensions which require a lot of Metrawatt AG delivers measurable added value to its
expensive material (e.g. copper). In other words, a smart grid customers.
The path to digital grid management in four steps Fichtner IT Consulting GmbH is the IT competence centre of
Since the cooperation involves the use and combination the world-wide Fichtner Group. They specialize in advising
of proven and innovative technologies, it is advisable to on and implementing high-performance IT solutions for
proceed step by step. Both companies have a fundamentally technical networks, facilities and infrastructures. Fichtner
scalable approach to: combines industry expertise and process know-how
a) avoid overstretching the customer’s budget with up-to-date technological competence to deliver
b) generate productive benefits at an early stage innovative and cost-effective solutions for the success and
c) ensure further expansion in line with current needs. satisfaction of their customers. The acquisition, structuring
and linking as well as targeted preparation and presentation
Consequently, the two companies propose a project of information, including spatial referencing, are key to
implementation sequence in four steps: efficient and effective business processes. The concepts and
(1) Secure measurement at the low-voltage level to capture solutions of Fichtner IT Consulting ensure that companies
the reality in real-time through grid transparency. are optimally positioned for digitization.
(2) Generation of a complete digital image of the grid by
deriving the grid status and topology from existing What the two companies have in common is not only their
sources. complementary areas of technological expertise, but also
(3) Presentation of an interactive visualization of the their long track record of success. In 2022, Fichtner will
measured values at the measuring points and the celebrate its 100th anniversary, and Camille Bauer can look
resulting grid status in the grid diagram (grid cockpit). back on 122 years of activity. And both managing directors,
(4) Finalization of a topological end result with the provision Andreas Höfler of Fichtner IT Consulting and Sascha Engel
of analyses, forecasts and automatic procedures about of Camille Bauer Metrawatt, see this as a major advantage
further developments in the grid status. And this in an industry that focuses on security of supply. Long-term
available specifically for each department. resilience and years of experience are not incompatible with
innovative capability!
The benefit: significantly lower costs for hardware and
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and ultimately a greatly reduced workload, which can even

be totally eliminated wherever feasible.
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C I V I L W O R K - O F F - H I G H WAY
KOMATSU DELIVERS 2,000 “INTELLIGENT MACHINE

CONTROL” DOZERS AND EXCAVATORS IN EUROPE
MKL Salesman, Eamonn Delaney handing over the machine to Jake Nicholls of TRU Plant.
The 2,000th machine, a D71PXi-24 dozer was delivered to TRU Plant at Hillhead Fair.
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n June, at the Hillhead fair in the UK, the 2000th Komatsu The fully factory integrated iMC system has been proven
intelligent Machine Control (iMC) sale was delivered by over millions of customer operation hours and is supported
Marubeni Komatsu Ltd., the Komatsu Distributor for the by a network of highly experienced, Komatsu distributor
UK, to TRU Plant, a family business based in the South East Technology Solutions Experts (TSEs). These machine control
of England, and a member of the TRU7 Group. experts act as consultants in emerging technologies for
Komatsu customers, providing them with advice and
In Europe, the population of iMC machines now totals over support in maximising the value from their investment.
2,000 units, with more than 7 million customer operation
hours. Launched in 2013, Komatsu’s factory integrated Dan Smith, TSE at Marubeni Komatsu Ltd. said: “I’m very
intelligent Machine Control is a proven, easy to use system, proud on both selling this 2000th machine to TRU Plant
helping customers to deliver efficiencies every hour, every and also about the fact that we can collaborate with this
day. customer and assist them in all their support and data
needs”. He added: “We try to support the operators, the
Rob Macintyre, iMC product manager at Komatsu says, people in the office and indeed their clients on the job sites
“Feedback from operators across Europe is that Komatsu iMC to ensure the machines are working correctly and that they
features really complement their skill levels, allowing them get the most out of them as well.”
to focus on being more productive. A new operator can
quickly become an expert with iMC and deliver productivity, Jake Nicholls, Managing Director at TRU 7 said: “It’s so much
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efficiency and cost-saving gains. Feedback from customers about the relation and the communication, and this is in a
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tells us that it also makes highly experienced operators more good place with Komatsu. The backup is great. The intelligent
relaxed and focused, as they don’t have to worry about over- dozers just make our life easier because everything is all built
digging or over-cutting, because the iMC system removes in. You simply have the computer to plug in, and that’s it.”
that risk.”
www.komatsu.eu
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ELECTRIC VEHICLE
PCVUE SOLUTIONS: OPTIMIZATION AND CONTROL

OF NATIONWIDE EV CHARGING STATIONS
How PcVue supervises the charging stations of FIRALP e-vehicles fleet.
H
ow FIRALP, a French company of public works and According to a new report by specialized site EV-Volumes,
specialized sectors (Energy, Civil engineering, High global EV sales reached 6.75 million units in 2021, 108 %
voltage, etc.), monitors its charging stations using more than in 2020. This volume includes passenger vehicles,
advanced diagnostic features to increase availability and light trucks and light commercial vehicles. Moreover, the
optimize maintenance activities. number of electric vehicles on the road should reach at
least 145 million units by the end of the decade as per the
As sustainable mobility has become a priority for many International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates.
countries, notably in Europe where the parliament just voted
to end sales of petrol and diesel cars by 2035, e-vehicles have At FIRALP, the move to electric vehicles has been underway
grown into a booming market. for several years now. However, 2022 marks a decisive shift,
with more than 100 electric vehicles ordered and charging
stations already installed in the branches. The deployment
of dual-energy pods is also continuing, as is the order for a
dozen gas (CNG) trucks. This renewal meets environmental
expectations and anticipates the restriction of the most
polluting vehicles in low-emission mobility zones by 2025.
Managing mobility
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through its subsidiary EREC, has chosen PcVue Solutions for

the supervision of its charging stations.
EREC Technologies is a national specialist in process

management and has been a PcVue partner for over 20
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Mobile app for charging optimization.
years; it supports its customers in the maintenance and In the coming months, FIRALP will receive an order of more
operation of turnkey solutions in electricity and automation. than 100 electric vehicles to complete their fleet, thus
requiring the implementation of resource optimization
The project began in 2020 with the aim of managing tools. It is in this context that the innovative mobility
internally the hundred-22kW charging stations of FIRALP’s solutions offered by the PcVue platform were presented to
fifty branches, with an open and flexible solution. the FIRALP group.
The tests carried out during the lockdown, allowed Digitizing the Queue Ticket Machine: how PcVue makes
communication configuration with the charging stations of life easier for EV car drivers!
various manufacturers. OCPP was the selected protocol to The main problem that EV car drivers may encounter
monitor the stations for it ensures interoperability. concerns the cars remaining connected even after a full
charge, making the charging station inaccessible for other
The charging stations also rely on Load Management waiting vehicles.
Systems which required several firmware updates in order
to obtain the desired performance. To solve this challenge, PcVue Solutions offers a solution
that allows e-vehicles drivers to sign in with their cell phone
Several information are reported in the PcVue application: when they arrive at parking lots and to indicate the desired
power delivered by station during charging in time, end-of- charge rate. PcVue stores this information regarding the
charge event, alarms, start/stop of charging. In addition, 10 charge need and rate and when a charging station becomes
WebVue clients provide access to reports visualizations for available, the PcVue platform is able to notify the driver on
a better use of the stations. A BMS supervision of the head his mobile of the charging station to use.
office, the Château, is also coupled.
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branch has a portal to control it. The number of charging charging. A configurable time-out is also available if the
stations is currently sufficient for the number of e-vehicles, driver decides to finally not charge his vehicle, in that case
but the strong desire of the FIRALP group to expand PcVue move to the next charging request available in its
their fleet of e-vehicles may make access to the stations ticket queue.
increasingly difficult.
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The mobile application dedicated to vehicle charging “Our objective is to control the energy of our buildings,
stations is realized without a single line of code thanks to whether it comes from the panels or from the ENEDIS
PcVue’s bot functionality. It allows the creation of a mobile network, an expertise mastered by our subsidiary EREC.
graphic interface adapted to the client’s needs, both These actions should reduce the footprint of our buildings
functional and graphic. by 10%” emphasizes François Chapel, real estate manager
at FIRALP.
In the FIRALP context, it will be possible for the driver
receiving the charging authorization on his mobile to In addition to self-consumption, the next high tension site
transfer it to a third person in case of unavailability, or simply in Meyzieu, near Lyon will experiment with energy storage
to postpone it. using recycled batteries. It will be the first site to be built
with low-carbon asphalt. A composition based on Landes
These mobile and intelligent solutions allow the three pinesap will also be tested.
parties involved: vehicles, charging stations and drivers, a
perfect match between availability, charging and time. In 2021, FIRALP has carried out a full carbon assessment
to calculate the direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
Adopted by all the employees, “Absolutely no one wants to generated by the Group’s activity. After the time of
go back to thermal vehicles”, says Jerome Dorne, head of measurement, 2022 will be a time for experimentation and
studies and execution, about 40 new charging stations of action.
various powers and from various manufacturers, as well as a
hundred electric vehicles have been ordered by FIRALP. To carry out this low-carbon approach, the Group has
One of main ambition is to have a solution ensuring MOC relied on the firm Oksigen. Following the assessment, 4
(Maintenance in Operational Condition) that is to say an priority actions were defined to act on the carbon footprint
obligation of maintenance contract for each installation of (concrete, recycling, alternative energies and carbon
a charging station. calculator) and working groups were set up. The goal is to
In the near future, EREC would also like to become an reduce their CO2 emissions by 10% by 2025 and by 20% by
installer for several other customers. 2030.
Towards even greater energy efficiency The project in figures

Finally, the energy performance of FIRALP’s assets has - About one hundred 22kW terminals
always been the subject of innovation: the Montereau-sur- - About 50 agencies
le-Jard site, south of Paris, is already covered with 600 m2 of - About 40 new charging stations of various powers and
photovoltaic panels managed by the Departmental Energy from multiple manufacturers by 2023
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Syndicate. The next new buildings will also be equipped with - A hundred vehicles ordered in 2022
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them. The Group plans to go one-step further by recovering - A smart mobile application to optimize charging
solar energy for its own consumption. The principle is to use
the energy produced by the panels of its truck shelters to www.evchargingcontrol.com
power the heating and air conditioning of buildings or to
charge electric vehicle terminals. https://www.pcvuesolutions.com
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CO R P O R AT E
SIC MARKING GROUP PURSUES ITS INTERNATIONAL

DEVELOPMENT WITH THE ACQUISITION OF SIVART IN SPAIN
SIC Marking Group is pleased to announce that SIVART SL became SIC Marking SL as of October
1st 2022.
S
ivart SL has been founded 20 years ago in Barcelona, Karina PUNDIK and Joaquim CREUS (owners of SIVART SL)
Spain, starting as a specialist of traceability and vision added “This acquisition makes perfect sense for SIVART
software solutions. Throughout the years, Sivart and its employees. Indeed SIVART reached a point where it
enlarged its offer and has become a priviledged partner of needed the support and the strength of a global company
SIC Marking Group, distributing its marking and traceability like SIC Marking Group to better serve both its local and
products in Spain. global customers to pursue its development. We are
therefore very happy this has happened for our team.”
SIC Marking Group Managing Director Jean-Manuel
PAUCHET commented “SIC Marking Group had the SIC Marking Group would like as well to take this
willigness to extend its global footprint in Spain for some announcement opportunity to congratulate Guillem CREUS
time given Spain potential in the industries we are serving. for his appointment as General Manager of SIC Marking
When we contemplated our different alternatives SIVART SL and would like to thank Karina and Joaquim for their
acquisition stepped out as our prefered option based on our astonishing work over the last 20 years.
long time partnership with them. We are therefore thrilled to
welcome in our group such an experienced team of marking www.sic-marking.co.uk
and traceability experts and we look forward to working
closer with them to build our development plan in Spain.”
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HANDLING
EUROCHAIN VX VARIO, THE ELECTRIC CHAIN HOIST

WITH SPEED VARIATION
Internal view of the EUROCHAIN VX VARIO hoist with its variable speed drive.
EUROCHAIN VX VARIO, the electric chain hoist with speed variation from Verlinde, lifts loads from 125 to
2500 kg. It benefits from all the technical advantages of the EUROCHAIN VX range in addition to features
associated with speed control: increased productivity and service life.
T
he new EUROCHAIN VX Vario electric chain hoist from Longer equipment life
Verlinde is a product from the EUROCHAIN VX range. Continuous speed control reduces mechanical shocks
This new generation of hoists, which can be adapted through smoother starts and stops. Reducing the number
to each specific need, is based on innovative technology and level of shocks to bridge, jib or structural components
with a pioneering design, new materials and operating significantly increases the life of the structure.
concepts. The lifting speed of the EUROCHAIN VX VARIO
models is continuously adjustable thanks to the drive In addition, continuous speed control allows the electric
control, which provides many advantages. brake to be used first during deceleration before the
mechanical brake is applied. Using the mechanical brake
Increased productivity only as a holding brake (“parking” brake) increases its service
Continuous speed control provides smooth starts, quick life.
accelerations and smoother stops to optimise load-handling
operations. The ESR system makes it possible to adjust the Uncompromising safety
lifting speed of the acceleration and deceleration ramps in The EUROCHAIN VX VARIO hoist incorporates an electronic
accordance with the load, up to twice as fast with lighter load sensor to prevent overloading and slippage control
loads. This threshold-free variation of the lifting movements with torque limiter. The hoist is equipped with a 50% active
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flexibility of use. Having a minimum speed of 0.15 m/min

to 0.65 m/min depending on the version, with EUROCHAIN www.verlinde.com
VX VARIO, even the least experienced operators can handle
loads without risk of damage. The continuous speed control
also offers greater productivity.
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THERMOMANAGEMENT
FUNDAMENTAL THERMOELECTRIC TECHNOLOGY PATENT

GRANTED TO DTP THERMOELECTRICS
First-of-its-kind system enables a new class of solid-state thermal management systems that is
currently only possible with bulkier, mechanical alternatives.
D
TP Thermoelectrics has been awarded a patent that “Our technology has been partially enabled by recent
opens the door for solid-state deep cooling thermal advances in semiconductor material manufacturing,” says
management. The patent is based on theoretical Dr. Douglas Crane, Chief Technology Officer. “Using both
and analytical models that have been validated through modifications to available thermoelectric materials and
the fabrication and characterization of thermoelectric advanced manufacturing technology, we can generate
devices that use Distributed Transport Properties (DTP) precise performance outputs. By starting with our higher
thermoelectric materials. efficiency thermoelectric systems and controlling the
relationship between power density and COP that DTP
Sample tests, using standard protocols, demonstrate technology enables, we can tailor performance to specific
significant increases in maximum cooling temperature, applications.”
efficiency (COP) and cooling power, confirming that
DTP devices can cool to lower temperatures, improving The patent for “Thermoelectric Systems Employing
performance and functionality. Until now, these capabilities Distributed Transport Properties to Increase Cooling and
were only possible using much larger and heavier Heating Performance” (number 11,421,919 by the United
mechanical cooling systems. States Patent and Trademark Office) covers DTP technology
and its ability to increase cooling and heating performance
“There is no better performing thermoelectric material in solid-state heat pumps. Details of the patent are found
system than what we have fabricated with our DTP here.
technology,” says Dr. Lon E. Bell, President and CEO. “This
mass-producible, proprietary technology increases cooling https://dtpthermoelectrics.com
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other thermoelectric devices. DTP technology has the

potential to improve cooling and thermal management
system performance and cost effectiveness in Lidar, infrared
sensors, electronics, cold chain storage, medical devices,
battery thermal management and vision systems.”
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