MKS Instruments, Inc. (www.mksinst.com) is proud to announce the new Ethernet Control Module (“ECM”) programmable automation controller that is ideal for high-density industrial and commercial applications, as well as for remote monitoring applications including high I/O point counts. The new ECM can be enforced as a complete control platform for a complete manufacturing line or […]
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Bridging Modbus-TCP and Profibus using Anybus X-gateway™ from HMS Industrial Networks
HMS Industrial Networks (www.anybus.com) is proud to announce the new Anybus X-gateway, which enables system integrators to transfer I/O data between two different programmable logic controller (“PLC”) networks and systems. The new X-gateway is a stand-alone gateway which can be configured to allow plant-floor devices on a Profibus network communicate with other devices on a […]
New TOUGH GARD™ Spatter Cleaner helps extend life of MIG consumables from Tregaskiss
Tregaskiss (www.tregaskiss.com) unveiled its latest TOUGH GARD™ Spatter Cleaner that helps extend the life of robotic MIG consumables and minimizes spatter build-up. This powerful, all-in-one spatter cleaning station operates on as little as 60 psi, it is wired to easily integrate with existing programmable logic controller (“PLC”) or robotic automation controls that runs on 24 […]
New SNAP PAC Redundancy Option Kit to build redundant PAC systems from Opto 22
Opto 22 (www.opto22.com) unveiled the new SNAP PAC Redundancy Option Kit (“SNAP-PAC-ROK”) utilized to design Ethernet-based redundant control systems with maximum distributed intelligence and reliability that can immediately recover from failure. Using Opto 22’s award-winning SNAP PAC System(tm) family, SNAP Ethernet I/O, and the latest PAC Project Professional 9.0 software suite, with the SNAP PAC […]
New Pepperl+Fuchs Segment Checker design software for easy and quick validation of Profibus and Fieldbus PA Segments
Pepperl+Fuchs (www.pepperl-fuchs.us) is proud to announce the new Segment Checker version 1.20. The unique and easy-to-use Segment Checker is a tool use for validating the design of all Profibus PA and Foundation fieldbus segments, as well as hazardous areas. Machine builders can simply drag and drop components to the project window, and edit the attributes […]
New EPSON six-axis robot with RC520 PC-based controller
EPSON Factory Automation/Robotics (www.robots.epson.com) is proud to announce the new EPSON Pro-Six PS3-AS00 with RC520 PC-based controller, which caters the overwhelming requests from customers for a new manipulator to connect to extremely powerful, yet easy to use EPSON RC+ software and RC520 PC-based controller. While the automation market is full of six-axis type applications, it […]
The new PLC HMI software simplifies development of 64-bit versions of Windows to Allen Bradley Controllers
CimQuest INGEAR is proud to announce its latest Allen-Bradley ActiveX Studio software which enables 32-bit programs to operate with 64-bit versions of Windows and supports creation of Windows 7 PLC HMI applications, the Allen-Bradley ActiveX Studio version 6.0. It allows creation of easy-to-use, powerful programmable logic controller (“PLC”) communications applications with significant usability and performance […]
The new mid-range PACs integrated motion and safety by Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation (www.rockwellautomation.com) is proud to announce their latest two mid-range controllers which integrate drive control, discrete, motion and safety capabilities in a single device. The L45S Compact GuardLogix and Allen-Bradley L43S programmable automation controllers (“PACs”) offer functions that are previously available only on Rockwell`s larger Allen-Bradley ControlLogix. These include information and diagnostics capabilities, which […]
Motoman’s SDA-series lineup with new SDA5D Dual-Arm robot model provides next-generation speed and application flexibility
Motoman (www.motoman.com) is proud to announce the expanded SDA-series (“slim, dual-arm”) family of robots with the new SDA5D model. Agile and quick, with human-like flexibility, these robots provide the payload, flexibility, performance, speed and reach requirements to perform a variety of part transfer, machine tending packaging, handling and assembly applications that could only be performed […]
Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the Diagnostics Add-On Instruction for Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix Controllers
TWINSBURG, OH – Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the Diagnostics Add-On Instruction for Allen-Bradley CompactLogix and ControlLogix Controllers. Available as a free download, this Add-On Instruction enables PLC programmers to retrieve detailed diagnostic data from an AS-Interface SafetyMonitor with just three instructions. “Pepperl+Fuchs developed this innovative add-on software to further simplify the already flexible and powerful AS-Interface Safety […]