In practice

Laboratories on the way to end-to-end automation

Question among laboratory automation experts: What would you automate first in the laboratory if you had only a small budget available? Answer: I would start where you can achieve the greatest success quickly. That is in replacing simple and time-consuming manual tasks in pipetting and dispensing with powerful automation solutions. This gives well-trained lab technicians more time for creative and more important activities.

In practice

Simplicity as a starting point for electrification

Koppert is a machine builder focusing on machinery for agriculture and horticulture. The company started in 1983 with sowing machines but has since designed solutions for the complete processing of various products. For example, from harvesting and bunching machines to machines for weighing and packaging products in buckets or cups. The entire process - from design and manufacture to installation and service - is carried out in-house.

In practice

How does an air preparation unit work?

In this journal we explained that an air supply in a pneumatic system is necessary to maintain the compressed air quality and to control the machine centrally. This is extends the life of the components and optimises the operation of the machine in terms of reliability, availability, efficiency (energy consumption), safety and accuracy. Find out what components that are required to achieve this.