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 […]
Controls
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 […]
The latest Techno iMC-V CAN Controller replaces expensive panels and expands automation possibilities
Techno, Inc. Linear Motion Systems (www.techno-isel.com) unveiled its latest one-to six-axis controller unit with 10 in. touch screen, onboard computer, enclosure, I/O, power supply and drives – the latest iMC-V CAN controller. The new iMC-V is compatible with all gantry tables from Techno, rotary tables, belt drive actuators and linear slides and it can be […]
The new 4700 Series Mantraps with economical PLC door interlock controller in four standard configurations from Dortronics
Dortronics Systems, Inc. (www.dortronics.com) unveiled its new cost-effective 4700 Series mantraps. It is a flexible, versatile solution that provides machine users with lower TCO (“total cost of ownership”) without sacrificing quality. “At Dortronics we are committed to offering our clientele the most cost effective solutions,” said Bryan Sanderford, Dortronics’ National Sales Manager. “Our 4700 Series […]
The new compact, multi-channel CMC-99 controller from Impress Sensors & Systems Ltd
Impress Sensors & Systems Ltd (www.impress-sensors.co.uk) announced its latest multi-channel controller with touch screen display. The new controller is ideal for simultaneous control and measurement of various process manufacturing applications. The CMC-99 controller provides various output and input combinations to suit each customer requirements. The controller’s three card slots each have 16 I/O pin options […]
Single development environment with complete functionality across multi-disciplined control systems from Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation (www.rockwellautomation.com) has added over 30 new capabilities to its RSLogix 5000 configuration and design software to give users complete functionality for multi-disciplined control systems. With new features, including high-integrity add-on instructions (“AOIs”) and integrated motion on EtherNet/IP, the RSLogix 5000 can help manufacturers save engineering time and give them a higher level of […]
The new Simulink PLC Coder from MathWorks
MathWorks (www.mathworks.com) unveiled its latest product that generates IEC 61131 Structured text (“ST”) for programmable automation controller (“PAC”) and programmable logic controller (“PLC”) devices, the Simulink PLC Coder. It enables Model-Based Design for power generation and manufacturing equipment controlled by PACs and PLCs. With the new PLC Coder from Simulink, the code for industrial control […]
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. Conforming to EN ISO 13849-1 PL e and IEC 61508 […]
The new Spartan-6 FPGA Targeted Design Platform with real-time processing performance and high-speed connectivity for Industrial Automation from Xilinx
Xilinx, Inc. (www.xilinx.com) announced the release of the first market-specific Industrial Automation Targeted Design Platform with low-cost, low-power Spartan-6 field programmable gate arrays (“FPGAs”). The optimized Targeted Design Platform for industrial automation system design accelerates real-time Ethernet networks development enabling reliable communications in the industrial enterprise and high-speed connectivity to the factory floor. Now, industrial […]
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 with pluggable connectors. Its standard enclosure is submersible to […]
