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OPC Foundation Announces "OPC Technology Summit 2012"
OPC has become a de facto standard for data integration in industrial automation applications. Attend OPC Technology Summit 2012, scheduled for October 16-18, to learn more about OPC technology and to network with the OPC experts. Register today for the early bird discount. -
OPC Foundation & TIA work on M2M
TIA and the OPC Foundation will work to promote and produce harmonious telecom technology standards. The two organizations will also consider regulatory issues of common importance to further the development of high-tech communications industries worldwide. -
Ramping Up for the 55th Annual Power Industry Symposium (POWID)
Ramping Up for the 55th Annual Power Industry Symposium (POWID) -
ITAC installs control system at tobacco company
System integrator ITAC installed Rockwell Automation ControlLogix, RSLogix, PlantPax, drives, DeviceNet and EtherNet/IP hardware and software at an unnamed tobacco company. -
Origin, Development and Objectives of OPC UA
Automation.com, May 2012 By Jürgen Lange, Softing Here's a history of OPC, which also gives an understanding of the importance that the new OPC Unified Architecture standard has for automation. Part 2 in a series of eight articles -
Thomas Hahn appointed to OPC Foundation Board
Thomas Hahn of Siemens was elected to replace Reinhold Achatz, who resigned his seat. -
On the Verge of a Breakthrough
Automation.com, May 2012 By Georg Süss, Softing OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) is a standard is aimed at eliminating the weak points detected in Classic OPC while significantly expanding the use case scenarios. Part 1 in a series of eight articles. -
Wonderware PacWest to resell MatrikonOPC
Wonderware PacWest is a MatrikonOPC authorized reseller in Western Canada and the United States Pacific Northwest region. -
Wireless Sensor Networks, Energy Harvesting and Standardization
Automation.com, May 2012 By Dr Harry Zervos, IDTechEx EnOcean Equipment Profiles (EEPs) lays the foundation for fully interoperable, open wireless technology comparable to standards such as Bluetooth and WiFi. -
IEEE expands 802.11
IEEE 802.11-2012 supports devices and networks that are faster, more secure, while offering improved Quality of Service and improved cellular network hand-off. -
Linamar uses Kepware software to automate auto parts line
Linamar deployed KEPServerEX Communications platform to gather data from sixty production machines controlled by six disparate systems. -
Automation Usage of IT Network Technology
Automation.com, May 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor Participants of the Pharmaceutical Automation Roundtable discussed the topic of networking approaches while considering the differences between manufacturing automation control system networks and business IT networks. -
G3-PLC Alliance for smart grid adds 11 new members
G3-PLC is a global, open powerline communication protocol specifically designed for smart grid communications and recently standardized by the ITU. -
How to Check out DCS I/O at the Panel Shop
An I/O checkout on a DCS system is rather difficult because there is no means to “force” the I/O as you can most PLCs -
Sercos announces Safe Motion Profile for CIP
The Safe Motion Profile guarantees that the safety-related functions of peripheral devices are available across the entire network in a uniform and manufacturer-independent way. -
Opto 22 Announces Android App for Automation and Control
Opto aPAC app monitors and manages a SNAP PAC System using mobile devices running the Android operating system. -
SERCOS announces practical results of the machinery initiative
The first practical results of the machinery initiative, which was launched jointly by Sercos, ODVA and OPC Foundation in April 2011, was announced at the Hannover trade fair 2012. -
Sercos III Specification Update V1.3 Now Available
Specification V1.3 not only broadens the functionality and the range of applications of the globally accepted real-time standard Sercos but also includes new trends in machine and plant construction. -
Sercos releases diagnostic tool for Sercos III
The diagnostic tool allows a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the data traffic in Sercos III networks. -
Update on ODVA Machinery Initiative
ODVA, OPC Foundation and Sercos International plan to combine Sercos III and EtherNet/IP compliant devices on an integrated network infrastructure.
