Not a hobbyist solution!
Use an expensive controller plus mobile router or just a DIY solution based on a Raspberry PI? "Neither" is the conviction at MC Technologies. Is it possible to be cost-effective and still achieve high quality?
read more...Industrial Controls
read more...Simple migration path to multi-core applications
Bachmann electronic is presenting the first member of the M200 CPU family with multi-core technology at SPS IPC Drives 2018.
read more...The PLC becomes the PLC
What has long since become common parlance in the automation industry is now also officially reflected: SPS IPC Drives becomes SPS.
read more...New products in Nuremberg
What new products will exhibitors be presenting at SPS IPC Drives 2018? Computer&AUTOMATION provides an overview of what visitors to the Nuremberg exhibition halls can expect this year.
read more...Upward trend unbroken!
More and more factories and production facilities around the world are being automated - a trend from which mechanical engineering companies from Germany in particular are benefiting.
read more...German-Austrian cooperation
On the first day of the SPS IPC Drives 2018 trade fair, Weidmüller announced a cooperation with the Austrian automation technology manufacturer Keba. The reason: expansion of the product portfolio in the field of control technology.
read more...Purely software-based CNC control
According to Numcad, CNC64 is the first purely software-based real-time control for CNC machines. It is based on the real-time extension RTX64 (Real Time eXtensions for Windows) from IntervalZero, which transforms Windows into a real-time operating system.
read more...The new Easy
Eaton is presenting the new generation of the Easy control relay series for the first time: the EasyE4. But what is new about the small controller, which is designed to implement simple control tasks as well as more extensive configurations with high process efficiency?
read more...PLCnext Technology - the 'ecosystem' becomes round
A new controller and a new software store: Phoenix Contact is further expanding the 'PLCnext Technology' ecosystem with these modules.
read more...Focus on AI and edge control
Industry 4.0 and digitalization bring with them new challenges which, according to Siemens Executive Board member Klaus Helmrich, require new forms of collaboration and future technologies such as artificial intelligence.
read more...Susana Gonzalez becomes EMEA President
Rockwell Automation has appointed Susana Gonzalez as President of the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Gonzalez will be responsible for implementing the company's growth and customer strategy as well as leading the commercial and sales organization.
read more...Without external control
With the drive-based 'Sequential Motion Control SMC' function, users can reduce programming and commissioning time by up to 90 % compared to classic PLC automation, according to supplier Bosch Rexroth.
read more...Industry 4.0 in CNC manufacturing
Eckelmann is launching the Machine Management System (MMS) to promote end-to-end networking and digitalization in CNC production.
read more...SPS IPC Drives' for the last time!
SPS IPC Drives will be held for the last time from November 27 to 29. The reason: To mark the 30th anniversary of the Nuremberg automation technology trade fair in 2019, organizer Mesago is changing the name of the trade fair.
read more...Siemens - Q4 and full year 2018
Power plant division as a brake pad
Siemens has closed the 2018 financial year: The company was able to increase its order intake and sales, but profits in the Industrial Business declined. This is attributable to the sluggish business in the Power and Gas Division.
read more...Efficient administration of distributed control systems
With a large number of control systems in the field, it is often difficult to maintain an overview. This is where the 'Codesys Automation Server' comes in: It enables convenient administration of all controllers via the digital image of each PLC in the network.
read more...Automate the test
Machine and system manufacturers are increasingly moving towards simulating control software before commissioning in order to correct any errors in advance. Instead of carrying out the tests manually as before, it is advisable to switch to an automated procedure.
read more...From the sensor to the cloud
How can sensor data be uploaded to a cloud platform? At SPS IPC Drives, Hilscher is presenting a technology platform that is intended as a system solution for OEMs and also includes the aspects of diagnostics and maintenance.
read more...Change in the management team
Blake Moret, President and CEO of Rockwell Automation, has announced a change in senior leadership at the company beginning January 1, 2019. Specifically, it concerns the 'Global Sales and Marketing' division.
read more...Indonesia will be the partner country in 2020
The resource-rich country of Indonesia is the focus of Hannover Messe 2020. Jochen Köckler, CEO of Deutsche Messe - organizer of Hannover Messe - and Ngakan Timur Antara (Ministry of Economy Indonesia) have signed the contract.
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