Rockwell Automation Project Sherlock artificial intelligence module
04 December, 2017Rockwell Automation has announced its Project Sherlock artificial intelligence (AI) module, in which a data-driven analytics algorithm is provided that fits directly into a controller chassis.
IDEC Corporation MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC
30 November, 2017With its expanded I/O capacity of up to 2060 local I/O, the Microsmart FC6A Plus PLC is said to be able to control and monitor the largest machines or entire small-scale manufacturing facilities.
GE RSTi-EP CPE100 controller
10 October, 2017The GE RSTi-EP CPE100 controller is a compact yet flexible high-performance controller that is suitable for multiple applications.
SMC JXC series direct-input step motor controller
11 September, 2017The JXC series direct-input step motor controller now offers three additional communication protocols, namely DeviceNet, EtherCAT and Profinet, in addition to the EtherNet/IP fieldbus protocol that was available on previous models.
Omron E5CD and E5ED digital temperature controllers
30 August, 2017Omron's E5CD/E5ED digital temperature controllers are adaptive, using artificial intelligence to adjust PID loop parameters automatically.
Omron appoints new director for Oceania region
17 August, 2017Omron Electronics Oceania has appointed a new director for its operations in the Oceania region.
Turck TBEN-PLC CODESYS 3 compact IP67 PLC
15 August, 2017Due to its robust housing and high degree of environmental protection, the TBEN-PLC can operate directly on-machine, enabling the implementation of machine control without the need for a control cabinet.
ICP DAS WP-5231PM-3GWA-CE7 compact PAC PC
14 August, 2017The WP-5231PM-3GWA-CE7 is a compact PAC PC running Windows Embedded Compact 7.0 that provides a solution for integrating HMI, data acquisition and control in a single PAC.
Omron database connectivity seminar
11 August, 2017Omron will be holding a training seminar on its NJ Database Functionality at its Brisbane office on Friday, 18 August.
The evolution of industrial control systems
07 July, 2017 by Harry Mulder*Industrially hardened PCs, with Windows and an RTOS running concurrently, have the potential to provide all‑in‑one, state‑of‑the‑art industrial controllers ready for Industry 4.0.
Redeveloped aquatic centre utilises EtherNet/IP
21 June, 2017The recently redeveloped Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre at Lidcombe in Sydney's west utilises industrial controllers and an EtherNet/IP network provided by Omron.
Omron NX1P machine controller
19 May, 2017The NX1P machine controller features advanced motion control, with built-in EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT ports, and a fast execution time of 3.3 ns.
ICP DAS XP 8331-CE6 and XP 8731-CE6 controllers
08 May, 2017The XP-8331-CE6 and XP-8731-CE6 are the latest generation of Windows CE 6.0-based PACs from ICP DAS.
WAGO PFC200 controller
28 April, 2017Three variants of the PFC200 controller allow users to control machines and systems remotely via wireless technology, including GPRS and SMS.
Red Lion PAX2C PID controllers
28 March, 2017The Red Lion PAX2C PID controllers have been enhanced with the addition of ramp/soak capabilities and FlexCard plug-in options to meet the needs of numerous PID control applications.