Control the entire system process
Pilz offers the PMI 6 Control (Pilz Machine Interface) product range, an operator terminal equipped with a soft PLC to IEC 61131-3 standard.
read more...Industrial Controls
read more...Control, operate and monitor
The TX500 HMI controllers from Turck have been designed for use in small to medium-sized machines whose processes need to be controlled, operated and monitored on site.
read more...German electrical industry in figures
Over 1.5 million employees worldwide, high innovative strength and top value creation: the electrical industry is one of the most important pillars of the German economy. The ZVEI has compared it with other sectors at a national level.
read more...Extended range of functions
Griessbach presents a control system for interior, transition and WC doors in rail vehicles: According to the company, the 32-bit module is characterized by a significantly increased range of functions.
read more...Control of electrical three-phase networks
Bachmann has developed a controller-integrated grid measurement and monitoring module for three-phase electrical grids.
read more...The new possibilities with Grafcet
Grafcet is a standard that has so far been used to describe the control function of a machine or represent a sequence control. New software now makes it possible to transfer the created Grafcet directly to any PLC platform.
read more...Simplified variant management
With the HTML5 application 'mapp CodeBox', B&R makes it easier for machine and system manufacturers to manage machine variants. The tool can be used to program options in ladder diagrams without changing the original machine software.
read more...Three protocols in one device
Lumberg Automation is expanding the 'LioN-Power' I/O system for industrial automation applications at field level with a family of active I/O modules.
read more...Management rejuvenated
Sigmatek, manufacturer of complete automation systems for industry, has expanded its management team: Alexander Melkus is the next generation to join the management team.
read more...Support for the TIA portal
The AutoSPy analyzer is a tool for the rapid acquisition and evaluation of process data for fault diagnosis or optimization of automation systems.
read more...Easier commissioning
With version 2.2 of the mbConnect24 remote service portal, MB Connect Line presents functions that are designed to simplify the work of PLC programmers and commissioning engineers in particular.
read more...New record for orders on hand
Siemens has announced its figures for the second quarter of 2017: the company has grown in terms of both sales and order intake. The order backlog has reached a new high.
read more...According to the Machinery Directive
The cScale S6 Truesafety control system from Hirschmann has been certified by TÜV in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1 PL d and EN/IEC 62061 SIL 2 and meets the requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
read more...New products at the industrial trade fair
"Integrated Industry - Creating Value" is the motto of the world's most important industrial trade fair, Hannover Messe 2017. Computer&AUTOMATION shows an excerpt of the products that can be seen in Hanover in a picture gallery.
read more...Stable sales at a good level
With a turnover of EUR 68.3 million, the Austrian automation technology manufacturer Bachmann Electronic only just missed its previous record turnover of EUR 70.4 million in 2016.
read more...Equipped with dual-core processors
Sigmatek is expanding the 'S-Dias' control system with two processor units: The CP 311 and CP 312 CPU modules are equipped with dual-core processors based on EDGE2 technology (2×800 MHz).
read more...Open development architecture
With the Apax 5000 series, AMC offers a robust system for creating measurement and control systems.
read more...The principle of 'Areas of Responsibility'
Automation projects are becoming increasingly complex and costly. Efficient collaboration between programmers from different disciplines will therefore be of central importance in the future.
read more...Digital transformation live!
Not only products, but also concrete examples of digital transformation can be discovered at the Hannover Messe - from augmented reality and robotics to the cloud. Computer&AUTOMATION presents interesting showcases in a series of pictures.
read more...Marc Wucherer is a new member of the Executive Board
Dr. Marc Wucherer (47) has been a member of the Executive Board of drive and control system provider Bosch Rexroth since April 10, 2017. He assumes responsibility for global sales.
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