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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
