WAGO PFC200 controllers with EtherCAT
01 December, 2018WAGO has increased the application scope for its second generation of PFC200 controllers with the addition of EtherCAT capability.
GE Automation & Controls CPL410 controller
04 September, 2018The CPL410 PLC combines an embedded Linux Ubuntu OS with GE's RX3i programmable logic controller platform.
ICP DAS XP-9x71-WES7 series PACs
27 August, 2018The XP-9x71-WES7 series are WES7 (Windows Embedded Standard 7) based PACs that combine computing, I/O and operator interface into a single unit.
Iconic Australian biscuit maker upgrades Adelaide production plant
11 July, 2018Arnott's has upgraded its Adelaide manufacturing plant to make its biscuit production more flexible and productive.
Omron NX1 series automation controllers
21 June, 2018Based on, and compatible with, Omron's SYSMAC platform, the NX1 series has attained OPC UA certification and provides dual EtherNet/IP and EtherCAT ports.
IDEC WindEDIT Lite app
21 March, 2018IDEC Corporation has released the WindEDIT Lite app for iOS and Android devices, providing two-way access to its range of MicroSmart FC6A PLCs.
GE QuickPanel+ operator interfaces
13 March, 2018The GE QuickPanel+ operator interfaces range integrates process control, view and an option to run an embedded data historian for real-time control in one complete unit.
Automation solution a reason for popping corks
01 March, 2018A special disgorgement line at a champagne production facility in Riems, France, was imposing several technical restrictions on the operators of the facility.
Automation firm hatches plan to boost poultry production
09 February, 2018A Sydney-based engineering company has developed a control system that improves egg production.
Panasonic FP0H micro-sized PLC
02 February, 2018The Panasonic FP0H micro-sized PLC takes up only 42 mm of DIN rail space, and combines onboard data logging and flexible connectivity options.
Phoenix Contact PLCnext Control controller
06 December, 2017Based on Phoneix Contact's PLCnext Technology, the PLCnext Control controller is said to combine the robustness and security of a classic PLC with the openness and flexibility of the world of smart devices.
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.
