Industrial computers and the IIoT
04 November, 2015 by John Wilhite, Jr, PC-based Automation Product Manager, Siemens Digital FactoryThe next level of industrial evolution is already here. How will you put all the new capabilities to work?
How to upgrade an ageing DCS
15 October, 2015To remain competitive, many distributed control systems (DCSs) need to increase efficiency within an ageing system — a tall order. When new technologies result in large productivity and economic gain, migration is a viable option.
Watlow F4T process controller with touchscreen
04 September, 2015Watlow has released the F4T with INTUITION temperature process controller.
National Instruments Controller for FlexRIO
18 August, 2015The Controller for FlexRIO is now available with a dual-core ARM processor and a Kintex-7 FPGA.
National Instruments CompactRIO controller
11 August, 2015The CompactRIO controller is now available with an Intel Atom quad-core 1.91 GHz processor, making it possible to tackle more tasks with the same controller and process data with greater precision, accuracy and speed.
Fully automated QA for electrical switch manufacturer
10 August, 2015Highly automated production with integrated quality testing is a central requirement for a Swiss manufacturer of switches and sockets. Feller's quality assurance system ensures that rejects are removed from production at the earliest possible stage.
Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 PLC series
16 July, 2015The latest Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 CPU series features upgraded firmware v4.1 that introduces performance improvements, extra features and support for forthcoming fail-safe CPUs.
INSYS icom fault monitors
19 June, 2015RS Components has added INSYS icom fault monitors to its industrial networking range.
IMO Precision Controls iCube controllers
12 June, 2015The iCube (i3) controllers from IMO Precision Controls integrate PLC and HMI functionality, complete with digital and analog I/O, in a single module that saves panel space.
Omron signs strategic partnership with leading automation solutions provider
05 June, 2015Omron has signed a new partnership agreement with Alliance Automation to supply automation equipment over the next two years.
Schneider Electric TeSys T advanced motor management system
02 June, 2015The TeSys T advanced motor management system now provides support for the Modbus TCP and EtherNet/IP protocols.
West Control Solutions Pro-16 compact single loop controller
24 April, 2015The Pro-16 is 45 x 45 mm in size and features up to six outputs, two digital inputs, a remote set point input and an optional fully configurable analog output.
Jay Electronique SAFIR range of radio remote controls with IECEx certification
24 April, 2015The SAFIR range of radio remote controls from has now gained IECEx approvals for the Moka handheld control and the Alto transceiver.
West KS 94 single loop controller
01 April, 2015The KS 94 single loop controller has been designed with reliable and robust control algorithms to ensure stable process conditions.
Jay Elecronique Beta handheld controllers
27 March, 2015Jay Electronique has added the Beta 2 button and Beta 6 button control units to its IECEx range. They are approved for use in potentially explosive gas atmospheres classified zone 0, 1 and 2 or dust classified zones 20, 21 and 22.
