Industrial Networks
Dual Ethernet expansion card isolate machine level network
Red Lion’s Xcenet dual Ethernet expansion card for the Data Station Plus and Modular Controller series products allows operators to isolate machine level network traffic from the enterprise level... » more
Mechatronics: PLM, Mechatronics
Product lifecycle management enables the mechatronic design philosophy. » more
Cover story: Integrating Disparate Control Systems
Advancements in open systems and network technologies are showing vendors and manufacturers alike that ‘playing nice on the same wire’ can build bridges among once-isolated islands of automation and... » more
Multiple flavors of Ethernet
The evolution and proliferation of Ethernet has smoothed the path to integrating the automation space, enabling open protocols such as OPC to function optimally. This is part of a Control Engineering... » more
Diagnostic gateway serves advanced diagnostic modules
The FieldConnex Diagnostic Gateway helps provide deep insight into fieldbus physical layer directly from the control room. » more
WLAN adapter for industrial applications
Beckhoff Automation’s CU8890 WLAN controller enables cost-effective wireless integration of industrial PCs. » more
High-current panel feed-through terminal blocks feature multiple mounting and connection options
Phoenix Contact’s high-current panel feed-through terminal blocks offer multiple mounting and connection options. » more
Rugged, compact, fast Ethernet switches
Advantech launches new rugged, compact, and fast Ethernet switches which focus on machine and factory automation applications. » more
Inside Machines: Crane Moves with IEEE 802.11n wireless
With the range of motion of industrial gantry cranes (in some cases over a kilometer), wireless Ethernet allows connectivity with moving equipment, avoiding the safety hazards and risk of moving... » more
Electrostatic precipitator integrates pulse power supply system
The electrostatic precipitator by FLSmidth integrates the newest Coromax pulse power supply system, an advanced high voltage system. » more
Digital isolators for hazardous area applications
Weidmuller’s new high density digital isolators for hazardous locations include modules to convert and isolate digital signals. » more
Leaders Under 40, Control Engineering class of 2010
Meet the next generation of manufacturing automation and controls leaders. Control Engineering highlights 19 young professionals from around the globe who are making their marks in everything from... » more
Industrial Ethernet group publishes safety development package
EtherCAT Technology Group's Safety Development Package for Automation Vendors aims to offer a easy way for automation suppliers to implement safety over EtherCAT Ethernet protocol. » more
EtherCAT Technology Group's Safety Development Package for Automation Vendors aims to offer a easy way for automation suppliers to implement safety over EtherCAT Ethernet protocol. » more
Dual Ethernet expansion card isolate machine level networkRed Lion’s Xcenet dual Ethernet expansion card for the Data Station Plus and Modular Controller series products allows operators to isolate machine level network traffic from the enterprise level... » more
Mechatronics: PLM, MechatronicsProduct lifecycle management enables the mechatronic design philosophy. » more
Cover story: Integrating Disparate Control SystemsAdvancements in open systems and network technologies are showing vendors and manufacturers alike that ‘playing nice on the same wire’ can build bridges among once-isolated islands of automation and... » more
Multiple flavors of EthernetThe evolution and proliferation of Ethernet has smoothed the path to integrating the automation space, enabling open protocols such as OPC to function optimally. This is part of a Control Engineering... » more
OPC: The next generation
Open connectivity through open standards began as a way for suppliers to achieve interoperability from factory floor devices to first-tier visualization applications. This is part of a Control... » more
Open connectivity through open standards began as a way for suppliers to achieve interoperability from factory floor devices to first-tier visualization applications. This is part of a Control... » more
Diagnostic gateway serves advanced diagnostic modulesThe FieldConnex Diagnostic Gateway helps provide deep insight into fieldbus physical layer directly from the control room. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, November 2010
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during November 2010 included new motor technology, the Engineers’ Choice Award nomination and voting page, patent help, acquisition news, and Leaders... » more
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during November 2010 included new motor technology, the Engineers’ Choice Award nomination and voting page, patent help, acquisition news, and Leaders... » more
WLAN adapter for industrial applicationsBeckhoff Automation’s CU8890 WLAN controller enables cost-effective wireless integration of industrial PCs. » more
High-current panel feed-through terminal blocks feature multiple mounting and connection optionsPhoenix Contact’s high-current panel feed-through terminal blocks offer multiple mounting and connection options. » more
OPC servers provide connectivity for wind turbines
MatrikonOPC’s green and renewable energy offering expands with interface between Vestas wind turbine controllers and electric utilities. » more
MatrikonOPC’s green and renewable energy offering expands with interface between Vestas wind turbine controllers and electric utilities. » more
Service robots special interest group established
CAN in Automation established the CANopen SIG for service robots, standardizing the mapping of the RTC specification to CANopen network technology. » more
CAN in Automation established the CANopen SIG for service robots, standardizing the mapping of the RTC specification to CANopen network technology. » more
Rugged, compact, fast Ethernet switchesAdvantech launches new rugged, compact, and fast Ethernet switches which focus on machine and factory automation applications. » more
Upgrades to circuit breaker combination starters
Schneider Electric has upgraded its range of Square D Circuit Breaker Combination Starters to include energy efficient, longer lasting LED pilot lights, enhanced door seals, and PowerPact eMCP... » more
Schneider Electric has upgraded its range of Square D Circuit Breaker Combination Starters to include energy efficient, longer lasting LED pilot lights, enhanced door seals, and PowerPact eMCP... » more
Inside Machines: Crane Moves with IEEE 802.11n wirelessWith the range of motion of industrial gantry cranes (in some cases over a kilometer), wireless Ethernet allows connectivity with moving equipment, avoiding the safety hazards and risk of moving... » more
Electrostatic precipitator integrates pulse power supply systemThe electrostatic precipitator by FLSmidth integrates the newest Coromax pulse power supply system, an advanced high voltage system. » more
Digital isolators for hazardous area applicationsWeidmuller’s new high density digital isolators for hazardous locations include modules to convert and isolate digital signals. » more
First advanced field diagnostics fieldbus devices announced
Fieldbus Foundation has released the first group of devices registered under its new advanced diagnostics technology. » more
Fieldbus Foundation has released the first group of devices registered under its new advanced diagnostics technology. » more
Leaders Under 40, Control Engineering class of 2010Meet the next generation of manufacturing automation and controls leaders. Control Engineering highlights 19 young professionals from around the globe who are making their marks in everything from... » more
Pepperl+Fuchs president to lead Fieldbus Foundation board
Dr. Gunther Kegel, succeeds John Berra of Emerson Process Management, who is retiring after serving 16 years in his foundation leadership post. » more
Dr. Gunther Kegel, succeeds John Berra of Emerson Process Management, who is retiring after serving 16 years in his foundation leadership post. » more
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