PLCs and PACs
Inside Machines: Automated measuring system
New control system for an automated measuring system testing improves communications and saves space. » more
Control Engineering August 2011 Digital Edition
Did you see the Control Engineering digital edition for August 2011? In addition to the monthly North American print edition, CFE Media offers a digital edition, with... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, July 2011
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during July 2011 included videos on improving plant performance and cyber security, salary survey, direct-drive wind turbines, and advancing... » more
Process temperature controllers
AutomationDirect's 24 V DC powered controllers are designed with flexibility and simplicity in mind. » more
Ethernet for PC-based machine control blow-molding retrofit
Silvercom Solutions retrofit increases blow-molding machine throughput by 20% and reduces raw materials use by over 5% for plastic parts manufacturer. PC-based controls and an Ethernet protocol... » more
Safety controllers updated with configuration software
Omron STI's G9SP programmable safety controllers have been updated and are now compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems and a free demo version can also be downloaded. » more
Product Exclusive: Controller combines logic and motion
Lenze Compact 3200 C L-Force Controller combines logic and motion. It is engineered for precision robotics and packaging automation applications, using EtherCAT Ethernet protocol. » more
CNC system platform provides tool management in one interface
Siemens presents multi-tasking, together with enhanced performance and improved operability in its Sinumerik 840D sl CNC. » more
Frequency output current transducers released
NK Technologies' current transducers are designed as an input to high-speed counter and intended for use when analog inputs aren't available, the company said. » more
Ultra-compact Industrial PC with RAID System
Control cabinet PC from Beckhoff features high data security and high-performance with space-saving design. Video: Roland van Mark explains capabilities of industrial PCs, and how to use multi-core... » more
Safety relays for machine safety applications
Idec HR1S safety relays are designed for machine safety applications and have instantaneous and time delay safety outputs, company said. » more
PACs for motion add IEC 61131-3, PLCopen programming
Yaskawa expands MotionWorks IEC programmable automation controllers (PACs) for motion control to allow programming with IEC 61131-3 and PLCopen standards, the company said. » more
Technology repair services lab opens
Intelligrated's new lab in Cincinnati, Ohio, offers product repair services and a hands-on technical support environment for electronics and computers, with hands-on access to VFDs, PLCs, and other... » more
Control platform receives major upgrade
Yokogawa releases new Centum VP 5, aims at improving the use of plant information and reducing lifecycle costs with simplified engineering. » more
Compact multicore controller uses Intel Core i7 processor
National Instruments cRIO-908x system is NI's first multicore CompactRIO with an Intel Core i7 Processor. Also announced at NIWeek are the smallest NI single-board RIO Devices. These products expand... » more
System design and programming software helps integrate hardware: 25th anniversary
National Instruments LabVIEW 2011 delivers new levels of productivity, hardware integration, new engineering-specific software libraries, and ability to interact with nearly any hardware device or... » more
Computer Numerical Control: CNC Faceoff
When choosing computer numerical control (CNC) technologies for new or retrofit machinery, use this checklist to help compare capabilities. Look for faster program processing, easier integration and... » more
CNC integrates adaptive control to add productivity
Fanuc iAdapt S adaptive control solution has been integrated into computer numerical controls to improve the ability for CNC material removal and decrease CNC cycle time. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, June 2011
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during June 2011 included robotics, HMI optimization, interactive plant performance, energy efficiency, Ethernet protocols, award-winning products, among... » more
CNC Faceoff: PC Platforms with Virtualization
Computer numerical control (CNC) systems based on multi-core processor systems can run applications on real-time operating systems (RTOS) in multiple cores, while maintaining coordination and... » more
Inside Machines: Automated measuring systemNew control system for an automated measuring system testing improves communications and saves space. » more
Control Engineering August 2011 Digital EditionDid you see the Control Engineering digital edition for August 2011? In addition to the monthly North American print edition, CFE Media offers a digital edition, with... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, July 2011Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during July 2011 included videos on improving plant performance and cyber security, salary survey, direct-drive wind turbines, and advancing... » more
Process temperature controllersAutomationDirect's 24 V DC powered controllers are designed with flexibility and simplicity in mind. » more
Ethernet for PC-based machine control blow-molding retrofitSilvercom Solutions retrofit increases blow-molding machine throughput by 20% and reduces raw materials use by over 5% for plastic parts manufacturer. PC-based controls and an Ethernet protocol... » more
Safety controllers updated with configuration softwareOmron STI's G9SP programmable safety controllers have been updated and are now compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems and a free demo version can also be downloaded. » more
Product Exclusive: Controller combines logic and motionLenze Compact 3200 C L-Force Controller combines logic and motion. It is engineered for precision robotics and packaging automation applications, using EtherCAT Ethernet protocol. » more
CNC system platform provides tool management in one interfaceSiemens presents multi-tasking, together with enhanced performance and improved operability in its Sinumerik 840D sl CNC. » more
Frequency output current transducers releasedNK Technologies' current transducers are designed as an input to high-speed counter and intended for use when analog inputs aren't available, the company said. » more
Ultra-compact Industrial PC with RAID System Control cabinet PC from Beckhoff features high data security and high-performance with space-saving design. Video: Roland van Mark explains capabilities of industrial PCs, and how to use multi-core... » more
Safety relays for machine safety applicationsIdec HR1S safety relays are designed for machine safety applications and have instantaneous and time delay safety outputs, company said. » more
PACs for motion add IEC 61131-3, PLCopen programmingYaskawa expands MotionWorks IEC programmable automation controllers (PACs) for motion control to allow programming with IEC 61131-3 and PLCopen standards, the company said. » more
Technology repair services lab opensIntelligrated's new lab in Cincinnati, Ohio, offers product repair services and a hands-on technical support environment for electronics and computers, with hands-on access to VFDs, PLCs, and other... » more
Control platform receives major upgradeYokogawa releases new Centum VP 5, aims at improving the use of plant information and reducing lifecycle costs with simplified engineering. » more
Compact multicore controller uses Intel Core i7 processorNational Instruments cRIO-908x system is NI's first multicore CompactRIO with an Intel Core i7 Processor. Also announced at NIWeek are the smallest NI single-board RIO Devices. These products expand... » more
Weekly News: Control Engineering Aug. 2 newsletter summary
Weekly News newsletter for Aug. 2, 2011, included: New graphical design and programming software, larger motors rewound, high-speed safety network, easier machine connections, new solar farm at... » more
Weekly News newsletter for Aug. 2, 2011, included: New graphical design and programming software, larger motors rewound, high-speed safety network, easier machine connections, new solar farm at... » more
System design and programming software helps integrate hardware: 25th anniversaryNational Instruments LabVIEW 2011 delivers new levels of productivity, hardware integration, new engineering-specific software libraries, and ability to interact with nearly any hardware device or... » more
Automated offshore gas platforms to be developed in Vietnam
Honeywell will work in coordination with Vietnamese company Bien Dong Petroleum to develop the platforms to help meet the company's energy demand » more
Honeywell will work in coordination with Vietnamese company Bien Dong Petroleum to develop the platforms to help meet the company's energy demand » more
Computer Numerical Control: CNC FaceoffWhen choosing computer numerical control (CNC) technologies for new or retrofit machinery, use this checklist to help compare capabilities. Look for faster program processing, easier integration and... » more
CNC integrates adaptive control to add productivityFanuc iAdapt S adaptive control solution has been integrated into computer numerical controls to improve the ability for CNC material removal and decrease CNC cycle time. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, June 2011Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during June 2011 included robotics, HMI optimization, interactive plant performance, energy efficiency, Ethernet protocols, award-winning products, among... » more
CNC Faceoff: PC Platforms with VirtualizationComputer numerical control (CNC) systems based on multi-core processor systems can run applications on real-time operating systems (RTOS) in multiple cores, while maintaining coordination and... » more
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