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How can motor management solutions contribute to a climate-positive world?

May 23, 2025

Core Challenges and Opportunities Modern industrial enterprises face pressure from governments, society and investors for sustainable development and need to achieve green operations. As the main source of energy consumption in factories (accounting for 60%-95% of electricity consumption), optimizing the efficiency of motors can directly reduce carbon emissions and improve operational sustainability. Solution: Altivar variable speed drives and integrated motor management Schneider Electric's Altivar variable speed drives and EcoStruxure motor management design significantly improve energy efficiency through digitalization and automation technologies. Drives sold from 2018 to 2021 are expected to reduce 140 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions for customers. Key benefits include: 30% reduction in energy consumption (Altivar Process Drives) 20% increase in motor availability and 4 times faster recovery from unplanned downtime 40% reduction in design time and 50% reduction in downtime Transparency tool: Energy saving calculator instantly evaluates CO₂ emission reduction and ROI Green Certification and Circular Economy Green Premium™ label: ensures that products comply with environmental regulations (such as RoHS, REACh), and provides material composition, carbon footprint and circularity data. Three focus areas: Resource and CO₂ efficiency: optimize energy use throughout the life cycle. Circular performance: extend asset life and reduce total cost of ownership through IoT services. Health and compliance: actively replace hazardous substances and exceed regulatory requirements. Sustainable development mission Schneider Electric's core goal is to help customers reduce carbon emissions efficiently. Through professional technology and solutions, it helps the industrial sector achieve safe, reliable and sustainable energy and process management.

How can infrared imaging solve industrial temperature issues?

May 14, 2025

Infrared temperature measurement technology is increasingly being used in the industrial field, especially in high temperature environments and inaccessible scenes, where non-contact temperature measurement becomes the key. Fluke Process Instruments' 3i Smart LT and 3i Plus infrared thermometers have become reliable tools for industrial temperature measurement with their excellent performance, especially in industries such as metallurgy, petrochemicals, and heat treatment. The accurate temperature measurement function, safety, and ease of use of these two instruments help users improve production efficiency and ensure operational safety. Summary of the application of infrared thermal imaging technology in the industrial field 1. Iron and steel metallurgical industry Blast furnace ironmaking: accurately measure temperature, optimize blast and coal injection, and improve molten iron efficiency and quality. Converter steelmaking: real-time monitoring of molten steel temperature, control of oxygen blowing, and optimization of steel purity and performance. Continuous casting process: scan the surface temperature of the ingot, adjust the cooling water volume, reduce defects, and improve the quality of the ingot. Rolling process: monitor the temperature of the rolled piece, optimize the rolling parameters, ensure dimensional accuracy and reduce roller wear. Core role: improve production efficiency and product quality, reduce energy consumption and defects. 2. Glass manufacturing industry Raw material melting: monitor the furnace temperature, optimize combustion and raw material input, reduce energy consumption and improve the quality of glass liquid. Molding process: measure the temperature of the glass liquid flow, adjust the molding parameters, and reduce bubbles and uneven thickness. Annealing treatment: continuously monitor the temperature, optimize the annealing procedure, release internal stress, and extend the life of the product. Quality inspection: analyze the surface temperature distribution, detect potential problems, and improve the production process. Core role: improve the yield rate, optimize energy consumption, and ensure product stability. 3. Automobile manufacturing industry Engine manufacturing: record mold and casting temperature, optimize casting and quenching process, and improve reliability. Parts heat treatment: monitor the temperature of the heating furnace, ensure the hardness gradient, and extend the life of the parts. Automotive electronics manufacturing: accurately measure the temperature of the solder joints, ensure welding quality, and reduce circuit failures. Coating process: monitor the drying temperature to ensure uniform heating and avoid coating defects. Core role: improve the performance of parts and the quality of the whole vehicle, and ensure process stability. Infrared thermal imaging technology achieves the following goals in industrial production through real-time and accurate tempera...

Can TRICONEX’s TMR Technology Redefine Industrial Safety Standards?

April 28, 2025

As the world's leading fault-tolerant safety control system, the TRICONEX system has irreplaceable advantages in the field of critical industrial safety due to its triple modular redundancy (TMR) architecture and comprehensive diagnostic capabilities. The following is a systematic summary of its technical features and industry applications: 1. Core Technology Advantages Triple Redundancy Design (TMR) Controller: Three independent channels execute programs in parallel, and fault tolerance is achieved through hardware voting devices (digital quantity) or median selection (analog quantity). Single point failure does not affect system operation. I/O module: Supports hot swapping, and single channel failure can maintain operation for 1500 hours (in compliance with TUV AK6 level standard). Communication: Redundancy protocol (MODBUS/Ethernet) ensures data transmission reliability. High availability and reliability Availability rate reaches 99.9998%, supporting 3/2/1 main processor downgrade operation. Online maintenance capability: Faulty modules can be replaced with power on without downtime. Advanced diagnostic technology Covers real-time diagnosis of hardware such as FPGA and HDLC, and fault data is stored in NVRAM. Sensor/actuator status monitoring to prevent false tripping. Standardized development platform TRISTATION 1131: Complies with IEC 61131-3 standard, supports graphical programming (such as FBD, LD), and integrates debugging and document generation functions. 2. Key Industry Application Scenarios ESD emergency stop system Solve the problem of relay misoperation. Triple voting reduces false shutdowns. Seamlessly integrate DCS real-time monitoring. Boiler protection system Integrated flame monitoring and interlock control. Improve response speed and safety level. Optimize combustion efficiency. Turbine Control Unified anti-surge and speed control. Hot standby module ensures continuous operation. Fast closed-loop regulation. Fire and Gas Monitoring (F&G) Centralized management of gas detection. Intelligent diagnosis reduces false alarms. Quick incident response. Offshore Platform Anti-corrosion sealing design. Adapt to high salt spray environment. Ensure emergency shutdown reliability. 3. Differentiated Competitiveness Hardware-level fault tolerance: Patented voting technology solves signal conflicts and is superior to dual redundant systems. Flexible expansion: Supports distributed I/O and can expand multiple systems to form a large safety network. Full life cycle support: Closed-loop management from configuration (TRISTATION) to maintenance (TSAA tool chain). 4. Typical user benefits Reduce risk: TMR architecture meets SIL3 level requirements and avoids catastrophic accidents caused by single point failures. Reduce downtime losses: Online maintenance capabilities can save millions of dollars in unplanned downtime costs each year. Simplify engineering: A single programming interface reduces personnel training c...

[SWAN ELECTRIC] Labor Day Holiday 2025 Announcement

April 24, 2025

To Our Global Partners & Clients, In observance of International Labor Day 2025, our offices will be closed from May 1st (Thursday) to May 5th (Monday). Business operations will resume as usual on Tuesday, May 6th. Key Notes for Your Convenience: We remain reachable! Feel free to send inquiries to lizzie@swanautomation.com—they will be processed in order after the holiday. Urgent requests? Call us +8615327455845 for escalated support. Order deadlines: To avoid delays, confirm orders by April 28th. Wishing you a productive May! Best regards, Your supplier of PLC and DCS Modules---SEAN TEAM E: lizzie@swanautomation.com M: +86 15327455845 Rockwell-AB ¦ ABB ¦ Triconex ¦ Siemens ¦ ICS Triplex¦ Yaskawa ¦ Pilz ¦ Schneider ¦ Mitsubishi ¦ Honeywell ¦ GE Fanuc ¦ Sick ¦ Bently ¦Beckhoff¦ Omron ¦ Delta ¦ P+F ¦ Foxboro ¦Pilz ¦ B&R ¦Bachmann¦ Cisco¦MOXA¦B&R¦IFM......

MOXA team is actively responding to tariff turmoil and its impact on industrial automation technology

April 22, 2025

The Trump administration's recent erratic tariff policy has put manufacturing companies in a state of uncertainty. Although the mutual tariff measures announced on April 2, 2025 have been suspended for 90 days for countries other than China, the 10% global tariff (except Canada and Mexico) has not been lifted, and the tariff on China has soared to 145%. All PLCs made in the United States are facing increased tariffs, and some Rockwell models, all Bently products, and some Honeywell products will have price increases. This uncertainty may drag down overall economic growth, highlighting the profound impact of trade policy fluctuations on the real economy. As a leading company in the field of industrial communications and automation, Eddie Lee, Vice President of Global Marketing at Moxa, said that the company will always focus on the interests of partners and customers, and is actively responding to potential impacts through multi-dimensional measures: Proactive deployment Relying on the world's top supply chain team, a comprehensive assessment of tariff policies has been launched, including optimization and adjustment of cost structure, pricing strategy and logistics timeliness, in an effort to minimize the impact of market fluctuations. Transparent collaboration Maintain close communication with partners and customers, and have candid conversations on issues such as possible pricing adjustments, additional fees, and delivery cycle changes to ensure information symmetry and collaborative decision-making. Resilient supply chain With a deep understanding of the global supply chain ecosystem, Moxa will continue to explore diversified solutions, strengthen risk resistance, and provide customers with stable and reliable services.

Siemens SIMATIC S7-200: Intelligent control expert for small automation equipment

April 14, 2025

Siemens SIMATIC S7-200 SMART series PLC is a cost-effective control solution designed for small and medium-sized automation equipment. The product adopts an innovative signal board expansion design. While maintaining a compact size (standard 35mm rail installation), it supports up to 7 expansion modules and can be expanded to a maximum of 168 I/O points. Equipped with Siemens dedicated high-speed processor, the basic instruction execution time is only 0.15μs, and 3-way 100KHz high-speed pulse output is integrated, which can perfectly meet the precision motion control needs of packaging, textile and other industries. In terms of industrial interconnection, S7-200 SMART performs well: integrated dual PROFINET interface, support for Modbus TCP/RTU and other industrial protocols; built-in Web server and SD card slot for remote monitoring and program updates. Its wide operating temperature range of -25℃~60℃ ensures stable operation in harsh environments, providing a reliable "industrial brain" for equipment. This series of PLCs is deeply integrated with the Siemens Automation Ecosystem: seamlessly connected to the SMART LINE touch screen, perfectly adapted to the V90 servo and V20 inverter, and provides a one-stop solution from control, drive to human-machine interaction. STEP7-Micro/WIN SMART programming software has built-in rich application libraries and debugging tools, which greatly improves development efficiency and shortens the time to market for equipment. With its compact design, excellent performance and complete ecological support, S7-200 SMART has become the preferred controller for small automation equipment, widely used in packaging machinery, textile equipment, HVAC and other fields, helping enterprises achieve intelligent upgrades.

Office Closure Announcement for Tomb Sweeping Day Holiday

April 01, 2025

Dear Customers and Partners, In celebration of the traditional Qingming Festival, our office will be closed from April 4th to April 6th, 2025. Normal business operations will resume on Monday, April 7th, 2025. During this period, order processing and customer support responses may be slightly delayed. For urgent inquiries, please email lizzie@swanautomation.com and we will assist you as soon as possible after recovery. Thank you for your understanding and wish you a happy weekend in advance. . Sincerely, SWAN TEAM

【Industry News】ABB 2025 Competition Kicks Off: Smart Manufacturing for the Future

March 28, 2025

As the global manufacturing industry accelerates its intelligent transformation, the 2025 ABB Cup Intelligent Technology Innovation Competition was officially launched recently. This competition is co-organized by the Chinese Automation Society and ABB (China) Co., Ltd., focusing on the integration of "artificial intelligence + high-end manufacturing" technology, and building a breakthrough technology training ground for global engineers and scientific research teams. Directly hit the core track of Industry 4.0 This competition has four practical competition questions, deeply integrating ABB's hard-core product systems such as high-efficiency motors, inverters, PLCs and industrial robots, requiring participants to use cutting-edge technologies such as AI algorithms, digital twins, and machine vision to solve real pain points in scenarios such as smart factories and green manufacturing. A special "virtual-real linkage robot programming" competition was added, and the ABB Ability™ industrial cloud platform interface was opened for the first time to promote the seamless connection between virtual simulation and physical production. Twenty-year technology incubation platform upgraded again As one of the oldest events in the global industrial automation field, the ABB Cup Competition has cultivated more than 30,000 professional and technical talents and incubated 672 patent technologies. This year's competition has received special support from the Swiss Embassy in China. The winning team will have direct access to ABB's global R&D network and receive targeted technical guidance from the expert think tank of the Chinese Automation Society. Using competition as a medium to build an industrial ecosystem "We are witnessing the key transition of industrial AI from concept verification to large-scale commercial use." ABB China CTO said, "All the topics of this competition are derived from the real needs of ABB's global customers, and excellent solutions will directly enter the commercial evaluation process." It is worth noting that the competition has set up a cross-border collaboration award for the first time to encourage Chinese and foreign teams to jointly develop intelligent manufacturing systems that meet ISO international standards. Participation value multiplication plan From now until December 31, 2024, corporate and university teams can submit plans through the official website of the competition. In addition to the total prize pool of over one million, all shortlisted works will receive priority procurement rights from ABB's supply chain and have the opportunity to enter the national intelligent manufacturing demonstration production line for achievement transformation. With the outbreak of new technologies such as industrial metaverse and generative AI, this year's ABB Cup competition has become an important indicator for observing the evolution trend of global intelligent manufacturing. For foreign trade companies, this is not...