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IO-link analog plugs for limited analog signal systems
Balluff’s IO-Link Analog Plugs, with an enclosure rating of IP 67, are connected directly to the sensor and convert analog signals into IO-Link signals – ideal choice for systems with limited... » more
Variable speed drives
Schneider Electric announces Altivar 32, variable speed drive, which provides high degree of performance, connectivity. » more
Back to Basics: How gain scheduling works
Gain scheduling facilitates process control when the gains and the time constants vary with the current value of the process variable. Gain scheduling is particularly appropriate for processes that... » more
Post live sensor outputs, via widgets, online
SensedIn, from Cores Electronic, posts live sensors, represented by widgets, on the Internet of things to share data between users. » more
Safety light curtains, limit switches for industrial machine safety
AutomationDirect now offers machine safety devices for use in industrial applications. Two series of safety light curtains are designed for human protection and machine safety where risks cannot be... » more
Back to Basics: Finding, measuring the right product attributes
Tutorial: What characteristics of a product are most important, and how do you measure them? A recent Ask Control Engineering blog question dealt with finding a sensor that would be able to tell if... » more
Creating your own cellular network
If you want to use cellular communication for remote I/O and devices, does that mean signing up with a commercial carrier? » more
Software tool for planning, validation, documentation needs
DesignMATE is a complete user-friendly software tool for planning, validation and documentation of Foundation fieldbus H1 segments. » more
PLC with built-in HMI operator panel
The Vision1040 from Unitronics is a PLC with a built-in HMI Operator Panel with nine programmable function keys. » more
Spindle motors for heavy-duty machine tool, motion control applications
Siemens Industry’s 1PH8 family of high-performance induction motor drives and servomotors provide dynamic response, smooth operation and low vibration levels » more
Motion controller provides complete control, monitoring
New controller extends advanced control, monitoring and communications functionality to 1 and 1.5 axis applications. » more
Automation Integrator Guide, 2011 articles
The Automation Integrator Guide 2011 articles included with December 2010 print and digital edition of Control Engineering and Plant Engineering are linked in this table of contents, with a... » more
Think Again: Time for automation system integration
Gain efficiency through tighter control system integration. Ensure you're doing all you can to work effectively with system integrators. » more
Custom direct drive motors
Applimotion offers direct drive motor systems using frameless motor kits. Motor assemblies can be created using low profile ULT, high output UTH, out-runner UTO motors and newly introduced UTS... » more
Motors deliver more efficiency than NEMA Premium
The NovaTorque Premium Plus+ motors offer higher efficiency and smaller size at a price competitive to current NEMA Premium induction motors. » more
New integrated brushless motor-drives
Dunkermotoren’s family of high performance modular brushless permanent magnet motors are driven by integrated servo motor drives » more
Brushless servo motors get new controller
Quicksilver Controls’ SilverSterling OEM line of drives designed for NEMA 11, 17, and 23 frame brushless servo motors, dc brush motors, voice coil actuators. » more
IO-link analog plugs for limited analog signal systemsBalluff’s IO-Link Analog Plugs, with an enclosure rating of IP 67, are connected directly to the sensor and convert analog signals into IO-Link signals – ideal choice for systems with limited... » more
Variable speed drives Schneider Electric announces Altivar 32, variable speed drive, which provides high degree of performance, connectivity. » more
Back to Basics: How gain scheduling worksGain scheduling facilitates process control when the gains and the time constants vary with the current value of the process variable. Gain scheduling is particularly appropriate for processes that... » more
Post live sensor outputs, via widgets, onlineSensedIn, from Cores Electronic, posts live sensors, represented by widgets, on the Internet of things to share data between users. » more
Safety light curtains, limit switches for industrial machine safetyAutomationDirect now offers machine safety devices for use in industrial applications. Two series of safety light curtains are designed for human protection and machine safety where risks cannot be... » more
Back to Basics: Finding, measuring the right product attributesTutorial: What characteristics of a product are most important, and how do you measure them? A recent Ask Control Engineering blog question dealt with finding a sensor that would be able to tell if... » more
Motion software upgrade analyzes, optimizes motion control systems
The Motion Analyzer 5.000 is part of a set of Rockwell Automation mechatronic design tools intended to provide mechanical, electrical and controls engineers the ability to collaborate to digitally... » more
The Motion Analyzer 5.000 is part of a set of Rockwell Automation mechatronic design tools intended to provide mechanical, electrical and controls engineers the ability to collaborate to digitally... » more
Terminal blocks, interconnects earn 100 kA short circuit current rating
Select Wago Corporation Through-Panel and Chassis-Mount Terminal blocks and Interconnect devices have earned a 100 kA (short circuit current rating (SCCR) rating with appropriate fuses. » more
Select Wago Corporation Through-Panel and Chassis-Mount Terminal blocks and Interconnect devices have earned a 100 kA (short circuit current rating (SCCR) rating with appropriate fuses. » more
Plastics manufacturing group praises tax relief, job creation law
SPI, U.S. plastics industry praises Senate, House, and President Obama on Bipartisan Legislation that is hoped to boost investment, the economy and job creation - Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance... » more
SPI, U.S. plastics industry praises Senate, House, and President Obama on Bipartisan Legislation that is hoped to boost investment, the economy and job creation - Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance... » more
Specification defines expanded structure for interfacing remote I/O over HSE network
The Foundation High Speed Ethernet Remote I/O preliminary specification from the Fieldbus Foundation defines the first in a series of interoperable gateways to bring I/O back to plant automation... » more
The Foundation High Speed Ethernet Remote I/O preliminary specification from the Fieldbus Foundation defines the first in a series of interoperable gateways to bring I/O back to plant automation... » more
Machine Safety blog: UL offers functional safety certification
UL is offering functional safety certification, and the Control Engineering Machine Control blog has additional comments about functional safety certification, with a place to leave your views and... » more
UL is offering functional safety certification, and the Control Engineering Machine Control blog has additional comments about functional safety certification, with a place to leave your views and... » more
Creating your own cellular networkIf you want to use cellular communication for remote I/O and devices, does that mean signing up with a commercial carrier? » more
Software tool for planning, validation, documentation needsDesignMATE is a complete user-friendly software tool for planning, validation and documentation of Foundation fieldbus H1 segments. » more
PLC with built-in HMI operator panelThe Vision1040 from Unitronics is a PLC with a built-in HMI Operator Panel with nine programmable function keys. » more
Spindle motors for heavy-duty machine tool, motion control applicationsSiemens Industry’s 1PH8 family of high-performance induction motor drives and servomotors provide dynamic response, smooth operation and low vibration levels » more
Motion controller provides complete control, monitoringNew controller extends advanced control, monitoring and communications functionality to 1 and 1.5 axis applications. » more
Successful Plant-to-Enterprise conference, Germany
MESA International’s European edition of the successful Plant-to-Enterprise conferences took place in Düsseldorf, Germany. 120 attendees from 17 countries attended the event where the elections for... » more
MESA International’s European edition of the successful Plant-to-Enterprise conferences took place in Düsseldorf, Germany. 120 attendees from 17 countries attended the event where the elections for... » more
Automation Integrator Guide, 2011 articlesThe Automation Integrator Guide 2011 articles included with December 2010 print and digital edition of Control Engineering and Plant Engineering are linked in this table of contents, with a... » more
Think Again: Time for automation system integrationGain efficiency through tighter control system integration. Ensure you're doing all you can to work effectively with system integrators. » more
Custom direct drive motorsApplimotion offers direct drive motor systems using frameless motor kits. Motor assemblies can be created using low profile ULT, high output UTH, out-runner UTO motors and newly introduced UTS... » more
Motors deliver more efficiency than NEMA PremiumThe NovaTorque Premium Plus+ motors offer higher efficiency and smaller size at a price competitive to current NEMA Premium induction motors. » more
New integrated brushless motor-drivesDunkermotoren’s family of high performance modular brushless permanent magnet motors are driven by integrated servo motor drives » more
Brushless servo motors get new controllerQuicksilver Controls’ SilverSterling OEM line of drives designed for NEMA 11, 17, and 23 frame brushless servo motors, dc brush motors, voice coil actuators. » more
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