Test & measuring devices are ensuring continuous manufacturing processes

By OEM Update Editorial June 9, 2022 6:31 pm

Devices on the shop floor are gaining more processing power due to reduction in layers of automation brought by bringing PLCs & computers together.

Latest trends and innovation are impacting the automation industry 

Maximising the ROI on the machinery has always been the priority of industry owners besides improving quality and cutting costs. This has been the major driving factor for the growth of automation industry. So many trends can be outlined which were responsible for stunning growth in automation & data gathering. The IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) technology has progressed a lot of over time, due to shrinking package sizes for sensors and its increasing data acquisition capability. Connective flexibility is offered in terms of wireless, Ethernet & Bluetooth.

 

Devices on the shop floor are gaining more processing power due to reduction in layers of automation brought by bringing PLCs & computers together. This has caused the decision making to be brought to the shop floor. Automation in the test and measurement industry is currently being used to increase the life of the machinery. Data logging and monitoring devices are used to fully automate manufacturing processes, ensuring timely inspections and improve quality of products. 

 

Product and service offerings for industrial/ manufacturing

 Testo offers a range of devices for refrigeration, air-conditioning, and environmental technology, for emission- and flue gas analysis, as well as for measuring indoor air quality. Our most innovative products are measuring device for cooking oil quality measurement, thermographic cameras, cloud-based monitoring system for measured data, and devices which can be controlled via smartphone, like the Smart Probes for all HVAC applications. Thermal imagers are used in various industries depending on the application. From monitoring hot spots in transmission lines and on photovoltaic cells, they are also used to check the thermal topography in moving parts on the assembly line, like gears, flywheels, etc. It is also possible to monitor the performance of tools and ensure they do not overheat during operation. This helps in taking preventive measures for maintenance of the machinery to arrest breakdowns and down-time in industries.

Testo Electrical Instruments are very distinct and unique in their features. They are excellent instruments to inspect the electrical components and circuit failure threats. Along with that they ensure longevity and efficiency of various power electronic components that control and regulate the flow of electrical energy. Testo’s flue gas analysers are also widely used in furnaces, chimneys, and all other applications where monitoring of exhaust gases with NO2, CO2, CO, etc is required. Temperature measurements at radiators; flue gas parameter and pressure measurements at burners; CO measurements in the ambient air can be conducted using one single device.

 

Instruments manufactured for calibration and data monitoring

 For data monitoring, data loggers and advanced monitoring systems are used for equipment as well as environment monitoring. They record parameters like pressure, temperature, humidity, etc. Testo data loggers cover a wide range of applications right from production, warehouse, storage to transport & logistics of crucial goods. Testo also has an established stateof-the-art NABL accredited service & calibration LAB in accordance with the standard ISO/IEC 17025: 2017, that takes care of the after sales support locally from Pune. Testo service & calibration facility is highly cost effective as it delivers international standards very conveniently within a week’s time. Instruments of any brand/ make can be calibrated and serviced locally maintaining necessary standards. For calibration, testo has advanced calibrators with accredited parameters including Humidity, Pressure, Absolute Pressure, Contact Type Temperature, Non-Contact Type Temperature (InfraRed Thermometer, Thermal Imager). In fact, ours is the First and Only Lab in India to get NABL Accreditation for Dew Point Temperature as well.

 

Manufacturing with Industry 4.0/ 5.0 to optimize production? 

Industry 4.0, to a great extent, deals with smart operational framework and consists of automated set ups and equipment. With increasing inclination on IoT, cloud storage, machine learning and smart technology, there is a complete transition of processes. Operations carried out in manufacturing are now much advanced, intuitive, seamless and the industry is sure to witness the next level growth. Additionally, the existing systems are getting digitized and smart technology & IIoT has become very relevant within the industry. The new phase of industrial revolution has experienced this disrupt on storage, machine learning and smart technology, there is a complete transition of processes. Operations carried out in manufacturing are now much advanced, intuitive, seamless and the industry is sure to witness the next level growth. Additionally, the existing systems are getting digitized and smart technology & IIoT has become very relevant within the industry. The new phase of industrial revolution has experienced this disrupt on a very broad spectrum from manufacturing to service sector. The industrial operations are now self-governed where the processes can communicate within themselves and take corrective actions in case there is any deviation. This helps in reducing the downtime of the operation. Data storage and analysis becomes super easy with the inclusion of smart techniques, which also helps in higher efficiency. Need for increased efficiency and growing energy concerns have become more pivotal than ever. Same goes for the T&M division too where the products have evolved to cope up with the new technologies. The measuring instruments are now more intuitive, self-governed and could be easily integrated with various operations. Advanced methods are being adopted in the sector right from the product development to manufacturing of the T&M equipment. These new products are now being used for trouble shooting, predictive maintenance and are also capable of generating alarms and reminders without any human intervention. 

 

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