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all Editions - Siemens | Printed: 11/24/2009
all Editions - Siemens | Printed: 11/24/2009
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
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Applying model-based advanced control strategies for process optimization is a prerequisite for better exploiting plant potential. Advanced Process Control (APC) helps customers in many industries with dedicated applications better control their processes. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
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The Ziemann production engineering company optimizes the brewing process and tests new components at its new pilot plant, a complete brewery on a small scale. The pilot plant is automated with Braumat PCS 7 and uses integrated technology from the Totally Integrated Automation line. One of the components used is the new Sitrans P300 pressure transducer, developed especially for the food and beverage industry. Ziemann tested the suitability of the transmitter for the brewing industry. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
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Siemens has collaborated with several partners to develop a solution for the comprehensive monitoring of blood donations that is based on radio-frequency identification (RFID). In addition to making transfusions safer in the future by identifying blood via radio chips – virtually eliminating the possibility of mix-ups – the system is also equipped with a temperature sensor that enables continuous monitoring of the cooling chain. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
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As partners to the pharmaceutical industry, we are living in exciting times. New regulations, new technologies, new products – all provide our customers with many new opportunities. However, there are also new challenges. Increasing R&D costs as well as greater competition in a globalized market require courage – the courage to rethink and take innovative approaches in development, production, and distribution. Reason enough to make our work in the pharmaceutical industry the focus of this issue of Process News. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
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The GSK Biologicals facility in Dresden is one of the company’s key plants for flu vaccine production. When GSK Biologicals decided in 2005 to double the production capacity in Dresden to 60 million doses per year, the project had to be completed in record time to meet the deadline for the 2008/2009 flu season. Experienced partners and a solution based on proven systems and products from Siemens helped GSK Biologicals complete the modernization on schedule. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
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Growing with the customer – Siemens has committed itself to this motto for its customers in the pharmaceutical industry, and for years it has continued to develop its portfolio of pharmaceutical products, systems, and solutions. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
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Seizing market opportunities in the vaccine business requires a strong company, not only to finance research and development but also to support time- and capital-intensive investments in new facilities. Moreover, vaccine production requires robust, fully controllable processes. According to Marc Sohet, his company views innovation as the key to solving these challenges – together with innovative and reliable partners. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
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In just three weeks, Siemens installed and commissioned a new process control system at the liquids and creams plant of Janssen Pharmaceutica in Beerse, Belgium. Detailed preparation and an experienced project team were the decisive factors in completing this challenging project – and the entire validation and qualification of the new system – in this tight time frame. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
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The production process at Südzucker AG in Rain am Lech, Germany, runs around the clock during the sugar campaign from September to December because the sugar beets must be processed as quickly as possible to achieve the highest possible sugar yield. “All systems must work perfectly,” explains Günter Leinfelder, chief electrician at Südzucker in Rain, “and that includes the preparation of the water used for unloading and cleaning the beets.” Efficient motor management, achieved with Simocode, has recently been ensuring availability in this process section. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
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A new EU directive (MID Directive), which came into effect at the end of October 2006, aims at simplifying the free trade of process instrumentation devices in Europe. It internationalizes and eases the approvals procedures by reducing the number of approvals required. Each process instrumentation device requires only one certification to allow it to be used Europe-wide. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
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Siemens has expanded its product portfolio in the field of process instrumentation. New flowmeters as well as a new level measurement transmitter, weighing instrument, and temperature transmitter open up new areas of application, function well in difficult process conditions, and provide additional automation options. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
| Kodak’s Graphic Communications Group (GCG) is one of the three market leaders for offset printing plates; its strengths lie especially in the manufacture of modern “computer to plate” (CTP) printing plates. Kodak’s customers are primarily large printers and publishing companies. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
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With Simatic PCS 7 Lab, Siemens has developed a control system solution that effectively supports development in process engineering laboratories. Automatic routines and uncomplicated engineering make it easier to conduct experiments quickly and reproducibly. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
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Siemens is using its considerable experience in the application of Process Analytical Technology (PAT) in industries such as food and beverages and the chemical industry to help accelerate change in pharmaceutical manufacturing. With the launch of the Sipat software suite, Siemens is applying its expertise to assist pharmaceutical companies in their implementation of PAT. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
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Operational safety is a central function of process instrumentation and automation in the chemical industry. These systems must also simultaneously guarantee continuous operation of the plant. Siemens supports its customers in fulfilling both of these requirements by providing a comprehensive range of integrated solutions for process safety. One example of this support is the Partial Stroke Test for valves. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
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Since the Univar depot at Wellingborough in the UK was commissioned in 1988, process equipment such as the hydrostatic level system had become obsolete and needed replacing. The hydrostatic transmitters, inserted at the bottoms of the tanks, were difficult to install and had to be removed for regular calibration. Because they were in direct contact with corrosive chemicals, they needed frequent cleaning and replacement. Each time, this required emptying the tank, causing downtime of up to two days. Noncontacting level devices from Siemens solved this problem. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
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A leading pharmaceutical company has chosen Siemens Water Technologies to supply a turnkey USP (United States Pharmacopoeia) purified water system upgrade for its biotechnology laboratory in Puerto Rico. The US $1.1 million project will begin operation in April 2007. more |
ProcessNews, Edition 02/07
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Processes in the food industry operate with a high degree of automation. Consequently, even the outer packaging of foods must be labeled according to certain specifications. No EAN (European Article Number) codes may be used, for example, on outer packaging because these could cause problems in customers’ goods management systems. Outer packaging at Zentis in Aachen, Germany, is therefore identified by data matrix codes (DMCs) that are read quickly, automatically, and reliably by vision sensors. more |
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