Practical case: replacement of central control of a galvanizing plant

Rotocoat specializes in the hot-dip galvanizing and powder coating of steel. The central control of the factory was due for renewal. Control of the taps, the acid and galvanizing baths and the recipes will no longer be controlled by PLCs in the future, but by industrial PCs and software. In the lecture by Herman Klaver from IJssel Technology and Alwin van Binsbergen from Sick Learn why this direction was chosen, how the implementation proceeds and what the benefits are.

In this lecture on the replacement of the central control of this factory, the speakers also look at the long-term benefits of choosing software. In addition to practical cases, the program of the Machinebouw event 2019 offers a variety of lectures on (innovative) technologies that can help the machine builder in his practice. Below you will find a selection from the lecture program.

Your machine no longer just produces products

The machines that leave your door are optimized to produce a product as well and efficiently as possible. But in addition to the products, a machine produces much more: data. But how do you get this product “data” out of your machine? How do you send this data back to continue optimizing? Peter Hjølund from Secomea provides an explanation of various aspects involved. The speaker gives a lecture at the invitation of one of the exhibitors of the Machinebouw event: Isotron Systems.

Machine Learning: the “big picture”

In the lecture of Maarten Vaandrager from JB Systems, on behalf of Batenburg Mechatronics, you will get an overview of the past ten years and a look ahead to the next ten years of developments related to machine learning. How do you get started as a machine builder?

Cooling the control cabinet: essential for undisturbed production

Heat is the biggest enemy of electronics and also of a control cabinet. This can seriously hinder undisturbed production. We will delve deeper into the alternatives for controlling the temperature in control cabinets. This involves much more than the simple addition of dissipated power. What cooling techniques are there and which are suitable for which applications?

In addition, new environmental regulations will come into effect in 2020, which will mean that some techniques will no longer be allowed to be used. With this presentation, Peter Kanter of Seifert Systems at the request of Elincom electronics a solid foundation to prevent downtime and production losses due to heat.

Robot Bin-Pick application with 3D scanner

When you are working on robotic applications combined with a camera, your obvious challenge is often the integration of the entire system. Questions such as: How do I get enough contrast? What accuracy do you need? How do you avoid collision of the robot with your environment? How do you ensure a seamless interface between the camera and the robot?

If these challenges sound familiar to you, join this lecture Harm Hanekamp on behalf of Stemmer ImagingHe discusses the various 3D technologies with their possibilities and pitfalls.

Bionic concepts as an example for technology

In the animal world, there is plenty of grabbing. Think of the tentacles of an octopus, the tongue of a chameleon, the beak of a crow or our own hand. It is therefore logical that nature is used as inspiration when developing industrial grippers. In this lecture by Henrico van Zuilen on behalf of Festo you will see inspiring examples and innovations that you can project onto your own handling system. At the exhibition stand you can also try out the different techniques and enter into discussions with Festo experts.

Inform yourself about the latest technological possibilities and visit the above lectures at the Machine Construction event 2019. As a machine builder, industrial end user or system integrator, you can register free of charge for a visit.