PLCs and PACs
Product Exclusive: Large, color PLC+HMI touchscreen
Unitronics new Vision1210 is an industrial programmable logic controller integrated with a 12.1-in. color human-machine interface with touchscreen. » more
New multi-board terminal-block plastic boxes
Bud Industries Inc. introduces economical plastic boxes with space for three circuit boards. » more
Low-cost nanocontrollers, programming software target standalone machines
Allen-Bradley Micro800 controllers and Connected Components Workbench software from Rockwell Automation offer customizable solutions for nano- and micro-level controller applications. New controller... » more
Multi-touch, high-speed, high noise immunity, low-voltage resistive touchscreen controllers
Rohm Semiconductor new BU21023/BU21024 series of high-speed, high noise immunity, low-voltage resistive touchscreen controllers are the industry’s first to enable multi-touch (two-point) operation... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, May 2011
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during May 2011 included interactive plant performance video, PC versus PLC: Comparing control options, advanced motor design, power plant control system... » more
New universal remote I/O modules
Omega introduces economical series of universal remote I/O modules. » more
N connector for plenum cable
RF industries has designed a new female connector to improve connections for low-loss building systems. » more
Push-in coupling relays reduce installation time
Phoenix Contact has developed a new coupling designed to improve connection using push-in technology (PIT) and works with currently existing PLC relays » more
Integrated I/O controller offers rich networking interface for function extensions
The PEC-3710 integrated controller by the Industrial Automation Group of Advantech is an application-ready platform that has integrated I/O functions. » more
Compact industrial PC meets extended temperature requirements
Phoenix Contact’s BPC industrial PC family has a fanless design in a compact, DIN rail-mountable package. An extreme temperature model is available. » more
MCCs have embedded EtherNet/IP capabilities
Allen-Bradley NEMA and IEC Centerline low-voltage motor control centers (MCCs) from Rockwell Automation provide seamless information exchange between plant floor devices and business-level systems to... » more
Integration of Stäubli robots with uniVal drives on Powerlink networks
B and R controllers can now operate robots from Stäubli with Powerlink interface, an Ethernet protocol, that allows generic motion control programs. » more
CNC system powers 5-axis machining center for stone
A custom spindle motor and application-specific CNC system from NUM has helped Omag to create an innovative five-axis machining center that combines the functions of a former and a lathe for... » more
40 Under 40: Nominate for 2011, link to winners, Control Engineering class of 2010
Control Engineering leaders under 40 years of age will be highlighted in the October 2011 monthly issue and online; 40 Under 40 identifies and recognizes young engineers who have made significant... » more
Inside Machines: PC versus PLC: Comparing control options
To choose between a PLC or PC, analyze and compare characteristics that could differentiate the two technologies, such as operation, robustness, serviceability, hardware integration, security,... » more
Adapter creates tool-free interface to IO modules
Wago Corporation's Interface Adapter provides a tool-free interface and captures analog/digital signals for eight combined modules - ideal for machines requiring large amounts of input/output signals. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, April 2011
Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during April 2011 included features about award-winning products, Stuxnet, controller selection, wireless, Kaizen, and PID simulation, among other articles. » more
Program delivers customized front panel products
Pentair Technical Products' Schroff brand Front Panel Express service assists in accomplishing quick prototypes-to-production cycle time for CompactPCI, VME, VME64x, AdvancedTCA, AdvancedMC, and PMC... » more
NIWeek 2011
Tuesday, August 2–Thursday, August 4, Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas, is the next NIWeek from National Instruments. » more
Modular safety system monitors machine inputs
elobau sensor technology’s programmable safety controller, eloProg, can be extended to up to 72 safety inputs with a total of 8 OSSD. » more
Protecting power supply outputs with accuracy
PISA 4-channel protection module from PULS Power Supplies allows sensitive and demanding loads to be connected to the same power supply without complications. » more
CNC standard package for machine tool manufacturing
Software package makes it possible to shorten development times, quickly implement automation processes. » more
Bluetooth evaluation kit for embedded design, development
Microchip's Bluetooth Evaluation Kit enables flexible wireless communications development with a wide range of 16/32-bit microcontroller and digital signal controllers. » more
Product Exclusive: Large, color PLC+HMI touchscreenUnitronics new Vision1210 is an industrial programmable logic controller integrated with a 12.1-in. color human-machine interface with touchscreen. » more
New multi-board terminal-block plastic boxes Bud Industries Inc. introduces economical plastic boxes with space for three circuit boards. » more
Low-cost nanocontrollers, programming software target standalone machinesAllen-Bradley Micro800 controllers and Connected Components Workbench software from Rockwell Automation offer customizable solutions for nano- and micro-level controller applications. New controller... » more
Multi-touch, high-speed, high noise immunity, low-voltage resistive touchscreen controllers Rohm Semiconductor new BU21023/BU21024 series of high-speed, high noise immunity, low-voltage resistive touchscreen controllers are the industry’s first to enable multi-touch (two-point) operation... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, May 2011Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during May 2011 included interactive plant performance video, PC versus PLC: Comparing control options, advanced motor design, power plant control system... » more
New universal remote I/O modulesOmega introduces economical series of universal remote I/O modules. » more
N connector for plenum cableRF industries has designed a new female connector to improve connections for low-loss building systems. » more
Push-in coupling relays reduce installation timePhoenix Contact has developed a new coupling designed to improve connection using push-in technology (PIT) and works with currently existing PLC relays » more
Integrated I/O controller offers rich networking interface for function extensionsThe PEC-3710 integrated controller by the Industrial Automation Group of Advantech is an application-ready platform that has integrated I/O functions. » more
Compact industrial PC meets extended temperature requirementsPhoenix Contact’s BPC industrial PC family has a fanless design in a compact, DIN rail-mountable package. An extreme temperature model is available. » more
MCCs have embedded EtherNet/IP capabilitiesAllen-Bradley NEMA and IEC Centerline low-voltage motor control centers (MCCs) from Rockwell Automation provide seamless information exchange between plant floor devices and business-level systems to... » more
Integration of Stäubli robots with uniVal drives on Powerlink networksB and R controllers can now operate robots from Stäubli with Powerlink interface, an Ethernet protocol, that allows generic motion control programs. » more
CNC system powers 5-axis machining center for stoneA custom spindle motor and application-specific CNC system from NUM has helped Omag to create an innovative five-axis machining center that combines the functions of a former and a lathe for... » more
40 Under 40: Nominate for 2011, link to winners, Control Engineering class of 2010Control Engineering leaders under 40 years of age will be highlighted in the October 2011 monthly issue and online; 40 Under 40 identifies and recognizes young engineers who have made significant... » more
Inside Machines: PC versus PLC: Comparing control optionsTo choose between a PLC or PC, analyze and compare characteristics that could differentiate the two technologies, such as operation, robustness, serviceability, hardware integration, security,... » more
Adapter creates tool-free interface to IO modulesWago Corporation's Interface Adapter provides a tool-free interface and captures analog/digital signals for eight combined modules - ideal for machines requiring large amounts of input/output signals. » more
Top Control Engineering articles, April 2011Most visited articles at www.controleng.com during April 2011 included features about award-winning products, Stuxnet, controller selection, wireless, Kaizen, and PID simulation, among other articles. » more
Program delivers customized front panel productsPentair Technical Products' Schroff brand Front Panel Express service assists in accomplishing quick prototypes-to-production cycle time for CompactPCI, VME, VME64x, AdvancedTCA, AdvancedMC, and PMC... » more
NIWeek 2011Tuesday, August 2–Thursday, August 4, Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas, is the next NIWeek from National Instruments. » more
Modular safety system monitors machine inputselobau sensor technology’s programmable safety controller, eloProg, can be extended to up to 72 safety inputs with a total of 8 OSSD. » more
Protecting power supply outputs with accuracyPISA 4-channel protection module from PULS Power Supplies allows sensitive and demanding loads to be connected to the same power supply without complications. » more
CNC standard package for machine tool manufacturingSoftware package makes it possible to shorten development times, quickly implement automation processes. » more
Bluetooth evaluation kit for embedded design, developmentMicrochip's Bluetooth Evaluation Kit enables flexible wireless communications development with a wide range of 16/32-bit microcontroller and digital signal controllers. » more
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