The latest TwinSAFE(TM) Technology for EtherCAT I/O System from Beckhoff

Beckhoff Automation (www.beckhoff.com) unveiled its latest EtherCAT Terminals with embedded Safety Programmable logic controller (“PLC”) for a flexible, compact and powerful safety solution, the TwinSAFE Terminals for the EtherCAT I/O system. With simple safety I/O terminals, it helps machine manufacturers and builders streamline safety systems.... [Read more]

The latest HEC-4000-E-R with analog current sensing of PWM outputs from Divelbiss

Divelbiss Corporation (www.divelbiss.com) announced its latest Programmable logic controller (“PLC”) in addition to the Harsh Environment Controllers family on a ChipT technology, the HEC-4000-E-R.It is based on PLC-on-a-ChipT technology that allows programmable intelligence in less than ideal conditions because of its sealed and watertight enclosure... [Read more]

The new FP0R Series PLC Programmable Controls with advanced functionality and performance from Panasonic

Panasonic Electric Works (http://pewa.panasonic.com) unveiled a new world standard, slim programmable logic controller (“PLC”), the Panasonic FP0R PLCs. Starting from 10 to 32 I/O, the CPU only measures 25(w) x 90(h) x 70 (d) millimeters. It is about a quarter of the size of the traditional bulky Brick PLC.FP0R PLC Programmers saves money and... [Read more]

The new PACwiz series with IEC 61131-3 syntaxes full compatibility from ADLINK

ADLINK Technology, Inc. (www.adlinktech.com) unveiled its first programmable automation controller (“PAC”) solutions, using the IEC 61131-3 programming standard, for automation applications — the PACwiz series. It provides a platform offering the convenience and performance of PAC development to automation application developers, with IEC... [Read more]

Maxon, NI Partner in Robotics Field

Maxon Precision Motors (Fall River, Mass.) is partnering with National Instruments (Austin, Tex.) in an initiative to highlight mutual areas of interest in the field of robotics. An informal relationship between the two companies was initiated as early as 2006, with the inclusion of NI LabVIEW virtual intstruments in Maxon’s EPOS family of digital... [Read more]

L-3 Communications wins contract to upgrade Machinery Control Systems for US Navy

L-3 Communications (www.L-3com.com) announced that it has been granted a contract to upgrade the Machinery Control System (“MCS”) on Military Sealift Command’s (“MSC”) T-AOE Fast Combat Support Ships. The $40-million contract includes designing, testing and manufacturing of the new equipment for one T-AOE Fast Combat Support Ship, with... [Read more]

Farmers use CC-Link fieldbus control to make money from wastes

German farmers are using CC-Link (Control and Communication Link) fieldbus control system to produce power from biogas through slurry extraction. The biogas is transferred to fuel cogeneration plants and is used to heat power machinery, buildings or export it to the grid. Dreyer & Bosse (D&B) , a German power plant specialist, provides autonomous... [Read more]

The new Productivity3000® Programmable Automation Controller (PAC)

AutomationDirect unveiled its latest logic controller, the Productivity3000 Programmable Automation Controller that combines the capabilities and features of a PC-based control system with that of a programmable logic controller (PLC).The device provides fast scan times, CPU with 50MB memory and seven communication ports, including built-in Ethernet... [Read more]

Motion Control Association Elects its First Board of Directors

Ann Arbor, MI – The Motion Control Association (MCA), the leading industry trade group for motion control companies, has elected its first permanent board of directors. Founded in 2006, the association was governed for its first three years by an interim board. The new board was elected by a vote of MCA’s 55 member companies. Bill Allai of... [Read more]

GE Intelligent Platforms Introduces New Durus Plus

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA — GE Intelligent Platforms announced the availability of its new Durus Plus controllers. The Durus is a complete controller with built-in I/O, control and operator interface.  The Durus Plus is a powerful low-end controller featuring RTD, analog out, four-function math, PID and the Modbus Master/Slave communications.... [Read more]