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After the augmented reality app (AR) from Germany-based pump manufacturer Lewa attracted lots of attention at the ACHEMA 2018 and Hannover Messe 2019 trade shows, the range of applications is now being expanded.

Voith’s asset and workforce management software OnCare.Asset is now available for the hydropower industry. The app-based software solution enables customers to efficiently track and store their asset and workforce data.

Siemens is extending the functionality of the proven Sinamics IOP-2 for Sinamics G series converters to include the FW V2.3 SP1 firmware update.

Armstrong Fluid Technology’s has announced the availability of an innovative new capability on Pump Manager, an Active Performance Management Service, that can detect and alert building managers about impending pump cavitation.

When it comes to designing automation solutions for specific applications, virtually no two assignments are the same. This is why Bürkert Fluid Control Systems not only supports its customers by developing and manufacturing individual components, but puts them in the centre – especially when it comes to bespoke system solutions for a specific application.

The latest update to the Bitzer software enables the selection of performance data for even more components in the product range of the specialist for refrigeration and air conditioning technology. Bitzer thereby offers users a reliable tool for selecting suitable components for their systems.

The industry technology, MasterflexLive Cloud-enabled pumps, brings the Internet of Things (IoT) to pump applications, providing pump operators with the ability to remotely control and monitor pumps via the Internet — without the need to be onsite. This feature has now been enhanced with 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11 compliance, so that robust security, data control, and electronic records is possible with a low-cost subscription.

The technology group Wärtsilä announces the launch of Wärtsilä Online, a totally new web-based customer platform aimed at providing a state-of-the-art support service that allows customers to better manage their installed assets. The new platform replaces the company’s current customer portal, Wärtsilä Online Services, which has been supporting customer installations since 2014.

Positioning itself as a solutions provider, Wilo not only offers digital products themselves, but also takes a digital approach to the choice, management, commissioning and monitoring of the pumps – as well as the associated service before, during and after installation.

International technology group Andritz will be presenting its new all-in-one, Internet-based Human-Machine Interface and its comprehensive portfolio of digital products and solutions – offered under the technology brand name Metris.