How to Calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness: A Practical Guide
WEBAug 2, 2013 · As a result the line yielded 150 minutes of perfect running at quality and at rate. Theoretically we could make 480 x 60 = 28,800 bottles. At the end there were 9,000 bottles that were saleable, so the Overall Equipment Effectiveness was 31.25%. 9,000 ÷28,800 = 31.25% OEE. Availability (62.5%) x Performance (66.7%) …
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WEBFeb 10, 2023 · Automation World covers news and trends around industrial automation software and hardware for professionals in the discrete and batch/hybrid manufacturing industries.
Motion Industries, Inc. | Automation World
WEBNov 7, 2023 · Product Summary. Motion offers a wide array of electrical and industrial automation components as well as mechanical power transmission products; hose, belting, and gaskets; hydraulic and pneumatic components; process pumps; industrial and safety products; seals and accessories; and material handling products and solutions.
Will the Future of MES and SCADA Be More Closely Mixed?
WEBAug 3, 2021 · As the missions of MES and SCADA merge around device data acquisition, visualization, and overlapping functionality, it raises the possibility for convergence. But there are reasons why a wholesale consolidation of MES and SCADA systems doesn’t make much sense. Viewing the systems through …
Automated Valve Choice Considerations | Automation World
WEBAug 25, 2022 · Automated Valve Choice Considerations. Aug. 25, 2022. Learn about the most commonly available automated valve types, how to determine valve sizing, and the different actuator options for process control valves. David Greenfield, editor in chief. Photo courtesy of Emerson. Like so many of the core technologies integral to automated industrial ...
Understanding Ethernet Speed and Determinism - Automation …
WEBNov 10, 2011 · Modbus, being half-duplex, is highly deterministic; but, being serial, it is quite slow, with data transmission rates as rates as low as 300 baud (and typically 2.4Kbaud). With Ethernet, the rate of communication (the speed) is much faster, but the time span (the determinism) in which a response is expected is unpredictable.
Manufacturing Trends and Technologies in the Automotive Industry
WEBAug. 5, 2021. The automotive industry is meeting the challenge to design and manufacture the next generation of EVs by embracing emerging technologies to make radical changes to its manufacturing processes. Dick Slansky. Dick Slansky, Senior Analyst, ARC Advisory Group. Automakers began to reinvent themselves as digital companies a few years ...
Honeywell Process Solutions - Automation World
WEBNov 9, 2023 · Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) helps industrial customers around the world operate reliable, efficient, and more profitable facilities through leading technologies, digitalization, and comprehensive lifecycle services.. Honeywell is a pioneer in automation control, instrumentation and services for the oil and gas, refining, energy, pulp and paper, industrial power generation, chemicals and ...
Power Factor and Its Impact on Energy Use | Automation World
WEBJan 13, 2015 · David Greenfield joined Automation World in June 2011.Bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and media experience to his position, David’s contributions can be found in AW’s print and online editions and custom projects.Earlier in his career, David was Editorial Director of Design News at UBM Electronics, and prior to joining UBM, he was Editorial Director of Control Engineering at Reed ...
Driving Functional Safety in Motor Drives - Automation World
WEBMay 21, 2010 · With the advent of IEC 61800-5-2, times have changed, in terms of functional safety and motor drives. “This is a functional safety standard for components,” explains Maier. “It is derived from IEC 61508—the standard that drives the functional safety of machinery in the United States and Europe—and it is a standard that should ease the ...