
Embedded AI agent integrated
Grossenbacher is expanding the 'Universal Controller' to include an embedded AI agent that can be executed directly in a container.

Wago is launching the 'PFC300' controller on the market. According to the manufacturer, it enables universal and cross-industry programming, control and visualization. This is made possible by the Linux operating system, a dual-core 64-bit CPU and 2 Gbytes of RAM.

Grossenbacher Systeme at the SPS 2024
The Universal Controller from Grossenbacher Systeme is based on the high-performance ARM-Yocto architecture and is scalable for AI applications through interchangeable System-on-Modules (SoMs).

Microchip Technology offers a new series of integrated motor drivers based on the 'dsPIC' digital signal controllers (DSCs) to enable efficient embedded real-time motor control systems in space-constrained applications.
Systemtechnik Leber and E-T-A have developed a space-saving and price-sensitive bus controller for monitoring electronic circuit breakers. A practical development example.

The 'SN4D' product line developed and produced by Ever Elettronica consists of nearby controllers that are suitable for applications where decentralization of the installation on the machine makes sense.

Actronic-Solutions introduces the 'Nano' series of digital servo drives from Copley Controls. The miniature servo controllers can be integrated into autonomous driverless transportation systems, autonomous mobile robots, robot joints and other automated devices.

Yokogawa has appointed Seita Hagihara (49) as the new President of Yokogawa Europe B.V., effective January 1. He succeeds Takayuki Matsubara, who is moving to the role of CEO of the Yokogawa Group company KBC.

Grossenbacher presents the latest version of the 'Universal Controller (UC)'. The controller can perform the tasks of a PLC, an edge controller or an intelligent IoT gateway.

Lenze has fundamentally revised its controller portfolio. With the new controller generation, machine builders can scale the performance in their automation landscape.
Controller manufacturers are currently under acute pressure to innovate. Among other things, this is due to the increased requirements for cybersecurity and AI capabilities. Software updates to existing controllers are often not enough; instead, completely new developments are required.