PLCs and PACs
Demand-response energy monitoring unit monitors power, manages loads
Opto 22 OptoEMU Sensor DR monitors real-time power use and manages electrical loads on demand, a simple way to monitor facility energy consumption in real time and signaling electrical equipment on... » more
Upgrading PLCs
Integrator Update: Why wait to replace PLCs without Ethernet communication with little memory for storing troubleshooting data, beyond their supported lifecycle? PLC upgrade advice follows. » more
Safety control systems: Essential considerations, costs
Safety control systems have four typical architectures, each with advantages and disadvantages, and differing cost (per unit). See tables, photos. » more
Motion controllers target 2‐servo or 3‐stepper and 4‐servo or 5‐stepper applications
Trio Motion has expanded its Motion Coordinator offerings with two new motion and machine controllers based on the latest 533 MHz ARM11 processor. Motion controllers are said to flexibly and... » more
Integrated HMI/PLC packages offer convenience, but only in the right applications
Choices of controllers that include an integrated HMI in one package are growing. These promise greater simplicity if the combination of elements works in your situation. » more
Machine tool controllers, HMIs add efficiency
Inside Machines: Human-machine interface and controller advancements enhance machine tool productivity by combining highly advanced graphics and open architecture of the CNC to render animated... » more
Safety controller for Profinet networks
The new B&R SafeLogic safety controller allows Smart Safe Reaction technology to be used with Profinet. It's 10 times faster than previous solutions, the company said. » more
Product Exclusive: Industrial data acquisition and control system
The Dataforth MAQ20 Industrial Data Acquisition and Control System is a family of DIN rail-mounted, programmable, multi-channel, industrially rugged signal conditioning input and output modules and... » more
Rugged, 6-way secure virtual machine server
General Micro Systems, Inc., designer and manufacturer of embedded computing products for defense, aerospace and compute-intensive applications has introduced the “Zeus” (SCZ91X), a “super-server”... » more
Machine vision cameras, controllers, software
High-performance NI 177x Smart Cameras, the NI CompactRIO embedded control and acquisition platform, and the NI Vision Development Module library are among machine vision tools from National... » more
Quiet industrial computers
Advantech offers new platforms that reduce noise and manage temperature. » more
Moving up from hardwired relay logic
If you’re still trying to control machine functions with relays and discrete electromechanical devices, you should be looking at the small and inexpensive PLCs available these days. Their versatility... » more
Video: Productivity, networking, cyber security, energy efficiency
Raj Batra, president, Industry Automation Division, Siemens Industry Inc., explains (in the 2:45 minute video) key concerns and opportunities for manufacturers today. » more
Mobile wine bottling application technologies
A networked Unitronics Vision130 PLC controls local functions on the Marathon Bottling and Automation LLC mobile wine bottling truck. A Unitronics Vision1210 controls the system and collects data. » more
Mobile wine bottling truck integrates controls, HMI
Application Update: Marathon Bottling and Automation, a mobile wine bottling and custom automation original equipment manufacturer, automates its new mobile wine bottling operation with an integrated... » more
Power metering solution has high-speed, high-accuracy
The Multilin EPM 9900 by GE is designed for monitoring critical power applications for utilities, industrial users, and local electric companies by providing a total picture of energy usage and power... » more
Pocket motion controller
The DMC-30017 motion controller combines a single-axis motion controller and a 6A microstepping drive for operating a two-phase bipolar stepper motor. » more
Narrow timer relays have labeled thumb wheel to set time
The ETD-BL narrow timer relays by Phoenix Contact are 70% narrower than conventional timer relays and and feature a labeled thumb wheel for precise time settings. » more
Self-sculpting sand: Algorithms could help with micro robotics
New algorithms could enable heaps of ‘smart sand’ that can assume any shape, allowing spontaneous formation of new tools or duplication of broken mechanical parts. This may help with rapid... » more
RFID controller with CC-Link
Pepperl+Fuchs' IC-KP2-2HB18-2V1D IdentControl compact RFID Controllers feature CC-Link communication, which is used often with Mitsubishi PLCs. » more
Controller offers Modbus RS-485 multi-drop support
Model 5300 from Control Technology can serve as a bridge between different networking protocols. » more
Cost-effective advanced analog, digital integration to 8-bit PIC microcontrollers
New Microchip MCUs feature On-Chip 12-bit ADC, 8-bit DAC, Op Amps, high-speed comparators, eXtreme low power technology; 16-bit PWM offers advanced control. » more
Industrial automation software suite
Opto 22 PAC Project 9.2 supports new Snap I/O modules, HTTP messaging, sending email, and legacy G4 digital I/O systems. » more
Demand-response energy monitoring unit monitors power, manages loadsOpto 22 OptoEMU Sensor DR monitors real-time power use and manages electrical loads on demand, a simple way to monitor facility energy consumption in real time and signaling electrical equipment on... » more
Upgrading PLCsIntegrator Update: Why wait to replace PLCs without Ethernet communication with little memory for storing troubleshooting data, beyond their supported lifecycle? PLC upgrade advice follows. » more
Safety control systems: Essential considerations, costsSafety control systems have four typical architectures, each with advantages and disadvantages, and differing cost (per unit). See tables, photos. » more
Motion controllers target 2‐servo or 3‐stepper and 4‐servo or 5‐stepper applicationsTrio Motion has expanded its Motion Coordinator offerings with two new motion and machine controllers based on the latest 533 MHz ARM11 processor. Motion controllers are said to flexibly and... » more
Integrated HMI/PLC packages offer convenience, but only in the right applicationsChoices of controllers that include an integrated HMI in one package are growing. These promise greater simplicity if the combination of elements works in your situation. » more
Machine tool controllers, HMIs add efficiencyInside Machines: Human-machine interface and controller advancements enhance machine tool productivity by combining highly advanced graphics and open architecture of the CNC to render animated... » more
Safety controller for Profinet networksThe new B&R SafeLogic safety controller allows Smart Safe Reaction technology to be used with Profinet. It's 10 times faster than previous solutions, the company said. » more
Product Exclusive: Industrial data acquisition and control system The Dataforth MAQ20 Industrial Data Acquisition and Control System is a family of DIN rail-mounted, programmable, multi-channel, industrially rugged signal conditioning input and output modules and... » more
Rugged, 6-way secure virtual machine server General Micro Systems, Inc., designer and manufacturer of embedded computing products for defense, aerospace and compute-intensive applications has introduced the “Zeus” (SCZ91X), a “super-server”... » more
Machine vision cameras, controllers, softwareHigh-performance NI 177x Smart Cameras, the NI CompactRIO embedded control and acquisition platform, and the NI Vision Development Module library are among machine vision tools from National... » more
Quiet industrial computers Advantech offers new platforms that reduce noise and manage temperature. » more
Moving up from hardwired relay logicIf you’re still trying to control machine functions with relays and discrete electromechanical devices, you should be looking at the small and inexpensive PLCs available these days. Their versatility... » more
Video: Productivity, networking, cyber security, energy efficiencyRaj Batra, president, Industry Automation Division, Siemens Industry Inc., explains (in the 2:45 minute video) key concerns and opportunities for manufacturers today. » more
Mobile wine bottling application technologiesA networked Unitronics Vision130 PLC controls local functions on the Marathon Bottling and Automation LLC mobile wine bottling truck. A Unitronics Vision1210 controls the system and collects data. » more
Mobile wine bottling truck integrates controls, HMIApplication Update: Marathon Bottling and Automation, a mobile wine bottling and custom automation original equipment manufacturer, automates its new mobile wine bottling operation with an integrated... » more
Power metering solution has high-speed, high-accuracy The Multilin EPM 9900 by GE is designed for monitoring critical power applications for utilities, industrial users, and local electric companies by providing a total picture of energy usage and power... » more
Pocket motion controllerThe DMC-30017 motion controller combines a single-axis motion controller and a 6A microstepping drive for operating a two-phase bipolar stepper motor. » more
Narrow timer relays have labeled thumb wheel to set timeThe ETD-BL narrow timer relays by Phoenix Contact are 70% narrower than conventional timer relays and and feature a labeled thumb wheel for precise time settings. » more
Self-sculpting sand: Algorithms could help with micro roboticsNew algorithms could enable heaps of ‘smart sand’ that can assume any shape, allowing spontaneous formation of new tools or duplication of broken mechanical parts. This may help with rapid... » more
RFID controller with CC-LinkPepperl+Fuchs' IC-KP2-2HB18-2V1D IdentControl compact RFID Controllers feature CC-Link communication, which is used often with Mitsubishi PLCs. » more
Controller offers Modbus RS-485 multi-drop supportModel 5300 from Control Technology can serve as a bridge between different networking protocols. » more
Cost-effective advanced analog, digital integration to 8-bit PIC microcontrollersNew Microchip MCUs feature On-Chip 12-bit ADC, 8-bit DAC, Op Amps, high-speed comparators, eXtreme low power technology; 16-bit PWM offers advanced control. » more
Industrial automation software suite Opto 22 PAC Project 9.2 supports new Snap I/O modules, HTTP messaging, sending email, and legacy G4 digital I/O systems. » more
101 of 390