HMI and Operator Interfaces
Fully equipped PC for harsh environments
The Panel PC 725 by B and R Industrial Automation is robust, well-protected HMI solution » more
Industrial Networks
Panelboard awarded patent for breaker coordination, touchsafe capabilities
ABB received a patent for its ProLine Panelboard, noted for having complete breaker coordination and touchsafe capabilities. » more
Motors and Drives
Top Control Engineering articles, September 2011
HMI, safety system bypass, control engineering technologies save the world, using smartphones as a HART handheld, video on plant performance, direct drive for wind turbines, industrial Ethernet,... » more
Robotic educational package for schools: Robot, controller, software
ABB Robotics' package includes the IRB 120, the company's smallest robot, the IRC5 Compact Controller, and 50 licenses for RobotStudio. » more
PLCs and PACs
IMTS innovations: 6-axis servo system, micro CNC, robotic cell, machine sensors, easier programming, large servos
Diverse product introductions, targeting greater machine tool efficiency, accuracy, speed, and ease of use included 6-axis servo system, micro CNC, robotic cell, machine sensors, easier programming,... » more
Robotics, motion control, PLC on one PC platform
Beckhoff Automation TwinCAT Kinematic Transformation software extends TwinCAT's standard machine sequencing and motion control capability to Delta- and SCARA-type robot mechanisms. » more
Sensors
Technology Update: Low-power designs for automation
Microchip Technology provides microcontrollers with low-power capabilities, Powercast harvests energy to power wireless sensors, and STMicroelectronics demonstrates a chip for a smart power design to... » more
Photoelectric sensor line adds 18mm rectangular plastic DC models
AutomationDirect's photoelectric sensor offering now includes 18mm rectangular plastic DC models. The IP67 rated sensors, available in 12 models, feature an 18mm diameter threaded lens and M12... » more
Process Instrumentation
Temperature sensor is reliable, economical, noncontact
The IR-USB infrared temperature sensor from Omega Engineering provides a reliable and economical method for most noncontact temperature monitoring applications. » more
Beijer Electronics acquires part of Korenix Technology Co., Ltd
Beijer Electronics has acquired a minority share in Korenix Technology Co., Ltd, forming a strategic alliance for broader product range and stronger sales. » more
Beijer Electronics has acquired a minority share in Korenix Technology Co., Ltd, forming a strategic alliance for broader product range and stronger sales. » more
Fully equipped PC for harsh environmentsThe Panel PC 725 by B and R Industrial Automation is robust, well-protected HMI solution » more
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Industrial Networks
Panelboard awarded patent for breaker coordination, touchsafe capabilitiesABB received a patent for its ProLine Panelboard, noted for having complete breaker coordination and touchsafe capabilities. » more
Communicating wirelessly with CAN networks
CiA has been developing new methods for improving communication through remote and wireless technologies. » more
CiA has been developing new methods for improving communication through remote and wireless technologies. » more
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Motors and Drives
Top Control Engineering articles, September 2011HMI, safety system bypass, control engineering technologies save the world, using smartphones as a HART handheld, video on plant performance, direct drive for wind turbines, industrial Ethernet,... » more
Robotic educational package for schools: Robot, controller, softwareABB Robotics' package includes the IRB 120, the company's smallest robot, the IRC5 Compact Controller, and 50 licenses for RobotStudio. » more
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PLCs and PACs
IMTS innovations: 6-axis servo system, micro CNC, robotic cell, machine sensors, easier programming, large servosDiverse product introductions, targeting greater machine tool efficiency, accuracy, speed, and ease of use included 6-axis servo system, micro CNC, robotic cell, machine sensors, easier programming,... » more
Robotics, motion control, PLC on one PC platform Beckhoff Automation TwinCAT Kinematic Transformation software extends TwinCAT's standard machine sequencing and motion control capability to Delta- and SCARA-type robot mechanisms. » more
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Sensors
Technology Update: Low-power designs for automationMicrochip Technology provides microcontrollers with low-power capabilities, Powercast harvests energy to power wireless sensors, and STMicroelectronics demonstrates a chip for a smart power design to... » more
Photoelectric sensor line adds 18mm rectangular plastic DC modelsAutomationDirect's photoelectric sensor offering now includes 18mm rectangular plastic DC models. The IP67 rated sensors, available in 12 models, feature an 18mm diameter threaded lens and M12... » more
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Process Instrumentation
Temperature sensor is reliable, economical, noncontactThe IR-USB infrared temperature sensor from Omega Engineering provides a reliable and economical method for most noncontact temperature monitoring applications. » more
Terminal block series for DCS marshalling applications
Weidmuller’s WMF 2.5 terminal block series simplifies wiring, reduces cabinet space, increases functionality, and expands wire routing and signal distribution capabilities. » more
Weidmuller’s WMF 2.5 terminal block series simplifies wiring, reduces cabinet space, increases functionality, and expands wire routing and signal distribution capabilities. » more
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