Mitsubishi Motors (www.mitsubishi-motors.com) has recently launched a campaign that centers on virtual test drive. Rather than releasing the usual gaming console where one can drive a Mitsubishi vehicle, the carmaker is letting drivers around the US drive a real Mitsubishi Outlander Sport on a closed track by controlling the car remotely via computer. The program, […]
Software
Delta’s Curve Tool Makes Complex Motion Profiles Easier
Delta Computer Systems, Inc. announces the Curve Tool feature that delivers graphical ease-of-use to the custom motion and camming profiles. The Curve Tool is now available in Delta’s RMC70 single- and dual-axis and RMC150 multi-axis motion controllers. For more information, download the RMCTools software and also view a video at http://deltamotion.com/curvetoolvideo. The Curve Tool’s graphical […]
Developer’s Kits for Focus Modules from New Scale Technologies
Victor, NY – New Scale Technologies announces the availability of developer’s kits for its miniature M3-F focus module. Each kit includes an M3-F module for precision closed-loop lens motion, along with a USB adapter and New Scale Pathway software for easy evaluation and prototyping. The modules are easy to integrate into applications requiring precision motorized […]
National Instruments Launches New LabVIEW 2010
Austin, Tex. – National Instruments announces LabVIEW 2010, the latest version of the graphical programming environment for design, test, measurement and control applications. LabVIEW 2010 delivers time savings with new features such as off-the-shelf compiler technologies that execute code an average of 20 percent faster and a comprehensive marketplace for evaluating and purchasing add-on toolkits […]
Amacoil introduces new sensor-controlled winding system
Amacoil Inc. (www.amacoil.com) is proud to announce the release of the new Amacoil-Uhing AVS software-based level winding system that utilizes sensors to coordinate and monitor spool rotational speed relative to accumulate materials at the spool flanges. Sensors monitor the spool rotational speed, the line feed speed of the wire or other material and linear speed/position […]
National Instruments introduces latest products for connecting NI LabVIEW to Industrial Networks
National Instruments (www.ni.com) is proud to announce the release of new interfaces for DeviceNet, PROFIBUS and FOUNDATION Fieldbus that allow industrial control engineers to connect embedded systems, LabVIEW and programmable automation controllers (“PACs”) to existing industrial networks. The latest interfaces give engineers the ability to add advanced control, high-speed measurements and analysis, data logging and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]