
Control platform-independent use
The 'Plant iT Batch Orchestration System (BOS)' from Proleit is a solution for companies in the process industry that can be used independently of the control platform and brings the IT/OT world together.
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The 'Plant iT Batch Orchestration System (BOS)' from Proleit is a solution for companies in the process industry that can be used independently of the control platform and brings the IT/OT world together.

The Hima Group, which specializes in safety-related automation solutions, has acquired the British system integrator Sella Controls as of 1 February 2023. Representatives of both companies signed the agreement on January 31 in Manchester, UK.

With the RBD-S+, Groschopp offers a servo controller with a wide range of functions that can replace a PLC in many applications.

Yokogawa Electric has launched OpreX Asset Health Insights. This cloud-based asset monitoring service collects, processes and aggregates operating data from distributed assets.
Can a PLC be distributed to fog or cloud computers anywhere in the network and used as a smart service via a pay-per-use billing model? The implementation of the technology in a corresponding product is in progress.

Automation24 is expanding its product portfolio for process and factory automation. Safety technology can now also be found on automation24.de.

Jumo has put together its automation portfolio on one wall: Sensors for various measured variables, two automation systems, software for process control and visualization as well as a cloud solution, supplemented by engineering services.

Stöber has added further Profinet functions to the 'SC6' and 'SI6' drive controller series.

The multifunctional Merotron controller from Jumo has a customizable device menu for user-friendly integration into a wide range of applications.
Digital twin for process plants
A digital twin that reliably predicts the status of process systems is the aim of the TwinGuide research project. The aim is to expand the capabilities of the digital twin.