PROCESS: Issue 8/25, Publishing Date 18.11.2025 with Special Decentralized Automation (PLC)

PROCESS 008/2025

Publishing Date: 18.11.25
Ad Close: 24.10.25
Print copy deadline: 30.10.25

Circulation: 24,100 copies

Special: Decentralized Automation

Decentralized automation opens up exciting opportunities for operators in the process industry to increase flexibility and efficiency in production. At the same time, however, it also presents some challenges. How do you master the integration into existing infrastructures and deal with security aspects? In the special, discover practical solutions and innovative approaches that optimize your processes and strengthen your competitiveness.

specialist topics

• Plant construction/engineering: engineering software, CAD systems, CAE systems, simulation, large-scale plant construction
  
• Automation/MSR technology: drive technology, frequency converters, gearboxes, couplings, digitalization, Industry 4.0, AI, MSR technology, sensor technology, process analytics, weighing technology, process control technology, operations control technology, communication, interface technology, connection technology, HMI, operation & monitoring
  
• Explosion protection/safety technology: fire protection, explosion protection, pressure relief Hazardous goods handling, safety & security, gas warning systems, occupational safety, protective equipment, protective clothing
  
• Food/beverage technology: systems, equipment and components in hygienic design, industrial hygiene, IT, software, automation, robotics, food process engineering, material handling
  
• Special: Decentralized automation: Modularization of systems, Modular automation, MTP, Flexible production, Intelligent components, Decentralized control technology, Fieldbus systems, IO-Link
  
• Flow technology: pumps, valves, fittings, actuators, positioners, sealing technology, vacuum technology
  
• Process engineering: filter technology, separation technology, comminution, atomization, storage, filling, emptying, mixing, stirring, kneading, agglomeration, bulk material handling, conveying technology, dosing technology