Products for PLCs and PACs

WAGO’s Compact Controller Available with New Features

WAGO Corporation

Engineered for OEMs, IIOT digitization projects, and building automation applications, this easy-to-use device is effective for small, but demanding applications.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Adds Powerful, Easy-to-Use, Compact Controller to iQ-F Series Compact PLC

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.

The FX5S PLC brings the outstanding performance, superior drive control and user-centric programming of the MELSEC iQ-F series compact controllers to budget-conscious customers.

Softing Inc. Connects Rockwell PLCs to PostgreSQL Databases

Softing Inc.

Softing just extended tManager connectivity for Rockwell PLCs by adding a connector to PostgreSQL databases for easy, secure and robust production monitoring, recipe downloading, high-speed sorting and industrial analytics at scale.

Festo Introduces New Data Access Solutions for Rockwell PLCs

Festo Corporation
Rockwell Automation

IIoT and predictive analytics for Rockwell systems with Festo pneumatics can improve performance and reduce costs.

Optimal Engineering Systems Releases Four Serial Communication Controlled Solenoid Drivers

Optimal Engineering Systems (OES)

These low cost, very high reliability, microcomputer based, compact 76.2 mm by 76.2 mm (3.00 in. by 3.00 in.) solenoid drivers are ideal for solenoids, relays, actuators and electromagnets in applications such as: Mixing, disconnects, door controls, cabinet locks, fire suppression systems, vending machines, valve control, transmission shifting, sorting and farm machinery.

WAGO Combines PLC and Remote I/O into Compact Controller

WAGO Corporation

WAGO’s new Compact Controller 100 is a small-scale PLC with a wide variety of remote I/O for use in smaller applications.

Emerson Compact Controllers Increase ROI for Machine Builders

Emerson

PACSystems RSTi-EP CPE200 family saves money and time with built-in security, open protocols and high performance out of the box.

ARISTA Adds Powered by PoE to its Waterproof Stainless Steel Thin Clients and Terminal Workstations

IEEE 802.3bt Type 3/4 capability makes the power to drive computers possible.

STMicroelectronics First to Announce Certified Chipset for G3-PLC Hybrid Powerline and Wireless Communication

STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics’ ST8500 and S2-LP chipset has become the first to be certified according to the G3-PLC Hybrid communication standard that defines seamless connectivity over powerline and wireless media.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS’ Condition Monitoring Solution Makes Predictive Maintenance a Reality for Efficiency-Focused Plant Operations

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS

NORD’s Condition Monitoring solution utilizes the internal PLC within their variable frequency drives to integrate drive-related actuators and sensors into a system, detecting undesired operating conditions at an early stage to avoid critical system problems and costly downtime.

Antaira Managed Switch Offers Maximum Flexibility in Industrial Network Design

Antaira Technologies, LLC - formerly Aaxeon Technologies

Antaira LMP-1204G-SFP-bt 12-port PoE Gigabit Ethernet managed switches are a strategic choice for industrial organizations needing robust, efficient and flexible networking solutions.

Softing Industrial Expands dataFEED OPC Suite: New Security Features for Siemens Connectivity in Version 5.50

Softing Inc.

Secure Siemens connectivity with user authentication and TLS is now available in dataFEED OPC Suite 5.50.

Bosch Connected Industry Launches HMInow for Faster Creation of Machine User Interfaces

Bosch Rexroth

The PLC-independent HMI solution sets new standards in terms of effort, design, and consistency.

Weidmuller USA Launches Custom PLC Interface Module Program for Industry 4.0 Applications

Weidmuller

Weidmuller USA has launched its Custom PLC Interface Module program to improve device and field connectivity in a wide variety of Industry 4.0 applications.

Beckhoff Integrates Dynamic Weighing into Standard TwinCAT Automation Software

Beckhoff Automation

The TwinCAT Weighing Library adds a comprehensive PLC package for weight measurement directly in the machine control environment.

IDEC Combined PLC+HMI Is Compact and Feature Packed

IDEC Corporation

A conveniently-sized and industrially-tough 4.3” multi-touch display, along with an integrated controller and expandable I/O, makes the FT1J Series ideal for visualizing and automating equipment and machinery.

ABB Introduces CIP Safety FSCS-21 Function Module

ABB

Certified by TUV, this compact plug-in safety module enables seamless integration of ABB drives into a CIP Safety network with any CIP Safety PLC.

L-com’s Arduino PLCs and Power Supplies Make Automation Easier and More Cost-effective

L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a supplier of wired and wireless connectivity products, has just introduced a new line of open-source Arduino PLCs and power supplies.

Siemens Unveils Breakthrough in Automation Technology with Simatic Workstation

Siemens

The workstation provides with software-defined automation unprecedented control over factory automation and security.

IDEC's 7” Combined PLC+HMI Increases Display Size and I/O Options

IDEC Corporation

A large 7” vivid multi-touch display with an integrated controller and expandable I/O enables the new FT2J Series PLC+HMI to handle more applications than ever before.