On-board electronics for readout and parameterization
With the on-board electronics from Bosch Rexroth, analogue hydraulic valves can be read out and parameterized via smartphone and Bluetooth.
read more...Industrial Controls
read more...Slight plus in a year of crisis
Beckhoff was able to increase sales slightly in the past financial year and expects strong growth. The Verl-based company is therefore continuing to expand its production capacities.
read more...In networked factory and process control systems
With netMotion, Hilscher is expanding its strategy of supporting several real-time Ethernet protocols with firmware-based solutions to include the area of motion control.
read more...Industrial PC and PLC combined
The b maXX PLC control platform from Baumüller combines industrial PC and classic PLC control on a common hardware.
read more...Automation of complex machines
With PacDrive 3, Schneider Electric has developed a technology platform for the automation of very complex machine applications.
read more...***** ENG ***** Automation of complex machines
Schneider Electric has developed PacDrive 3, a technology platform for the automation of very complex machine applications.
read more...Good result for ifm
Despite adverse circumstances, ifm only recorded a slight decline in sales in 2020. The company attributes the year-on-year increase in earnings to a diversified market and industry structure, among other things.
read more...all about automation trade fair in Essen
Postponed from June to October
The all about automation trade fair planned for June 9 and 10, 2021 at the Essen location has been postponed to October 27 and 28, 2021 due to the ongoing uncertain pandemic situation.
read more...Stable sales in 2020 and plans for 2021
In the past 2020 financial year, the Codesys Group generated a slight increase in sales of 3.2% to just under EUR 25 million with its IEC 61131-3 automation software Codesys, despite the pandemic and the sometimes tense overall economic situation.
read more...The three nominees have been announced
The three nominees for the Hermes Award 2021 have been announced: an independent jury has chosen Bosch Rexroth, Phoenix Contact and Pilz. The winner will be announced at the Hannover Messe Digital Edition on April 12.
read more...Interview with Dr. Fabian Bause, Beckhoff
"AI is an evolutionary process"
Beckhoff has integrated machine learning into its TwinCAT 3 controllers and gained experience. In this interview, Dr. Fabian Bause, Product Manager Twin-CAT, explains how machine learning can be used profitably.
read more...Access to PLC systems
With the IBH Link IoT gateway and the pre-installed 'Teamviewer' software, IBHsoftec offers the possibility to access almost all PLC systems anytime and anywhere.
read more...Integrate S7 controllers into PC-based control
A new add-on now provides the additional option of communicating easily with S7 controllers from Siemens using the 'Twincat' automation software from Beckhoff.
read more...Nanya accelerates the use of AI in production
Nanya, the world's fourth largest manufacturer of DRAM, uses artificial intelligence to increase productivity and quality in production. Now, with the help of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, the roll-out of new AI applications in the semiconductor plants has been significantly accelerated.
read more...Sensorless real-time control for industrial motors
The embedded motion control modules from Trinamic enable integrated, sensorless real-time control and regulation of larger industrial motors. According to the company, they can reduce power loss by 50 %.
read more...New software modules available
Pilz offers new function blocks in the PNOZmulti Configurator software tool for the small controller PNOZmulti 2. These are available from software version 10.13.
read more...Starter kit of the 8 GB version
RS Components is now launching a starter kit from OKdo based on the 8 GB version of the latest Raspberry Pi single board computer (SBC). The Raspberry Pi 4 Model B with 8 GB RAM is the most powerful version of the Raspberry Pi SBC to date.
read more...Automation trends from Bosch Rexroth
Platform economy is the top trend in 2021
Bosch Rexroth has defined the automation trends for 2021. Openness, simplicity and flexibility are in demand. The demand for needs-based solutions for high added value is growing.
read more...Individually expandable
Vico PLC is a PLC with touch display from Kendrion that has been designed for use in automatic machines, machines or machine parts as well as in building automation.
read more...The "real" trade fair is taking place!
Trade fair organizers in this country can only dream of this: The SPS - International Automation Fair (SIAF) will take place in Guangzhou, China, from 3 to 5 March 2021.
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