Products for Computer-Based Control

KINGSTAR announces release of KINGSTAR 3.8

  • KINGSTAR

Built on the EtherCAT standard and supported by a real-time 64-bit Windows operating-system (RTOS) from IntervalZero, KINGSTAR empowers engineers to design, develop and deploy one or more machine control applications on a single Industrial PC.

AutomationDirect announces expansion I/O modules for BRX micro brick PLC

  • AutomationDirect

Expansion modules snap onto the side of any BRX Micro PLC Unit (MPU) or BRX Remote I/O controller, creating a sturdy and rugged PLC platform.

Siemens announces Sinumerik MC controller

  • Siemens

Siemens is offering the Sinumerik MC controller, a universal, open, industrial PC-based CNC system.  Its motion control, automation and integrated Windows 10 operating system make it a control for fabrication and specialty machines, including woodworking, stone-cutting, laser and conventional basic grinding machines.

Beckhoff Automation releases EP7402 EtherCAT Box

  • Beckhoff Automation

This controller is a two-channel motor output stage for BLDC motors used in MDRs, regardless of the conveyor or roller motor vendor.

Axiomtek releases CEM520 COM Express Type 6 basic module

  • Axiomtek

The 125 x 95 mm system-on-module was designed for graphics-intensive applications over the Industrial IoT, including automation control, medical imaging, digital signage, and gaming machines.

Shuttle Computer Group announces EN01 Edge Computer

  • Shuttle Computer

Its dimensions are 3.6(L) x 2.1(W) x 3.5(H) inches and the series is available with Intel Celeron J3355, Pentium J4205, or Atom E3940 SoC processor options.

Softing announces version 1.31 of uaToolkit Embedded

  • Softing Inc.

Softing's uaToolkit Embedded has been certified in the Compliance Lab of the OPC Foundation for the Nano Embedded Device Server profile, the Micro Embedded Device Server profile and the Embedded UA Server profile.

AAEON announces PICO-WHU4 computer board

  • AAEON Electronics, Inc.

The PICO-WHU4 features the 8th Generation Intel Core i3/i5/i7 and Celeron processors (formerly Whiskey Lake) combined with support for up to 16 GB of DDR4 RAM.

maxon introduces POS4 Micro 24/5 CAN controller

  • maxon motor ag

The device is suitable for use with both brushed DC and brushless EC motors (BLDC) of up to 120 W and has comprehensive feedback options such as Hall sensors, as well as digital incremental and SSI absolute encoders.

AVEVA introduces Discrete Lean Management software

  • AVEVA, Inc.

AVEVA’s digital tools enable access to production information, KPIs and notifications on dashboards, workstations and mobile devices to improve overall equipment and labor effectiveness, and to facilitate data-driven improvement.