Automation technology and trends in the construction materials industry

1 Development of the automation technology (in this case, using the example of the Siemens portfolio)

2 Greywacke quarry in Treis Karden

3 Operating plant components with mobile panels

4 Mobile panels can be integrated into the plant automation via industrial wireless networks (IWLAN)

5 Ultrasound technology allows non-contact level measurement of bulk solids

6 Factors influencing overall energy costs

7 Energy saving in cement plants with modern automation technology

Energy efficiency and environmental protection

The construction industry can take advantage of automated manufacturing processes and new technologies.

Nowadays, industrial automation technology is essential for the production of construction materials [1]. It is used in small-scale plants, for example in quarries, concrete and asphalt mixing plants, and complex cement plants. Automation technology can help reduce production costs and increase productivity in plants. Automation solutions help to make the manufacturing process safer and more efficient. The processes can be further optimized and the plant availability can be increased by means of suitable measuring technology and the associated control components.

If you look at industrial...