Seven misconceptions about smart factories
21 December, 2021 by Sharmila Annaswamy, IoT AnalyticsResearch by IoT Analytics GmbH on smart factories shows that there are some common misconceptions about what it takes to realise a smart factory.
Beckhoff MX-System controllers
20 December, 2021Beckhoff's MX-System is designed to offer a flexible, space-optimised and intelligent system solution that replaces the conventional control cabinet.
PLC vs embedded control: which one is best?
15 December, 2021 by John Young, APAC Sales Director, EU AutomationPLCs have been at the core of almost any automated system for many years; however, embedded systems can perform the same function for a fraction of the price.
Siemens LOGO! microcontroller starter kit
01 December, 2021LOGO! starter kits from Siemens come with everything needed to get started with basic automation applications.
Mitsubishi Electric launches online virtual factory tours
09 November, 2021Tours provide access to digital manufacturing in practice.
Combating unplanned downtime
08 October, 2021 by John Young, APAC Sales Director, EU AutomationFor most of us, the word downtime conjures images of relaxation, but for plant managers downtime is a word that triggers concerns about lost production and revenue.
Mitsubishi Alpha Series 2 PLC
22 July, 2021A simple applications controller, the Mitsubishi Alpha Series 2 PLC uses the common DIN rail mount with screw terminations.
ICP DAS XP-9781-IoT Windows PAC
08 June, 2021The XP-9781-IoT is a 7-slot PAC with E3845 CPU and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, combining computing, I/O and operator interface into a single unit.
Modular-enabled automation: opening up new opportunities
01 June, 2021 by Ralf Jeske, Global Product Manager, ABBMany process businesses are starting to adopt modular automation to realise the productivity, efficiency and reliability benefits the technology can deliver.
Claroty finds severe memory protection bypass vulnerability in Siemens PLCs
31 May, 2021Vulnerability enables hackers to gain read and write access anywhere on the PLC and remotely execute malicious code.
Red Lion FlexEdge DA50A edge automation controller
01 May, 2021The DA50A automation controller provides secure networking, protocol conversion, cloud connectivity and IEC61131 automation capabilities in a modular design.
Controllers to meet the demands of smart machines
01 April, 2021Users can meet the growing demands of smart machines and unlock the benefits of a modern control system with Rockwell Automation's process controllers.
ICP DAS VP-x239-CE7 series InduSoft-based ViewPAC
31 March, 2021The ViewPAC combines a WinPAC, a graphic display and keypad into one unit, with InduSoft Web Studio included.
ICP-DAS Win-GRAF WP-9x28-CE7 series Windows-based PAC
18 February, 2021The Win-GRAF WP-9x28-CE7 series is the latest Windows CE 7.0-based programmable automation controller from ICP DAS.
IDEC MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC MQTT support
05 February, 2021IDEC Corporation has released a firmware upgrade enabling its MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC CPUs to support the industry-standard MQTT protocol.
