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  • 11th sercos PlugFest successfully completed

    During the two-day event, many new sercos products from competing vendors were intensively tested with each other to insure users of interoperability of sercos products.
    06 June, 2013 | 2 minutes
  • Ethernet in Process Automation to Double by 2016

    Industrial Ethernet nodes in process industries are projected to rise to 8.7 million units in 2016, up a whopping 96 percent from 4.4 million in 2011, as Ethernet increasingly challenges fieldbus for leadership in the industrial networking market.
    05 June, 2013 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for AutomationDirect introduces ReeR MOSAIC safety controller system

    AutomationDirect introduces ReeR MOSAIC safety controller system

    As a stand-alone controller, the M1 master MOSAIC module has 8 inputs, 2 safety outputs, 2 status outputs and 2 inputs for Start/Stop interlock (RST) and external device monitoring (EDM).
    By: AutomationDirect, Automation Direct
    16 November, 2018
  • Thumbnail for AutomationDirect introduces Stainless Steel Pneumatic Air Cylinders

    AutomationDirect introduces Stainless Steel Pneumatic Air Cylinders

    The double-acting cylinders have a 250 psi operating pressure and are constructed with corrosion resistant 300 series stainless steel and Teflon-based rod and pivot bushings.
    By: AutomationDirect, Automation Direct
    11 December, 2012
  • Thumbnail for Microchip Technology introduces SAM R34/35 LoRa System-in-Package (SiP) family

    Microchip Technology introduces SAM R34/35 LoRa System-in-Package (SiP) family

    Powered by the SAM L21 Arm Cortex-M0+ based MCU, the SAM R34 devices provide sleep modes as low as 790 nA to reduce power consumption in end applications. Integrated in a 6 x 6 mm package, the SAM R34/35 family is designed for a broad array of IoT applications.
    13 November, 2018
  • ProSoft’s wireless radios help control Missouri thrill ride

    Prosoft lets each PLC on SkySurfer communicate with the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix 1100 master PLC on the flight deck. The master PLC has an HMI connected to it so an operator can start a cart and monitor data.
    By: ProSoft Technology, Inc.
    30 May, 2013 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Parker Introduces XTR Hose and Tube Fittings

    Parker Introduces XTR Hose and Tube Fittings

    XTR provides corrosion protection for industrial applications that come into contact with nitrogen-based fertilizers and other harsh chemicals or environmental elements.
    10 February, 2011
  • Thumbnail for AAEON introduces BOXER-6750 DIN rail-mount-designed box PC

    AAEON introduces BOXER-6750 DIN rail-mount-designed box PC

    The BOXER-6750 measures 69mm x 183mm x 155mm and is fitted with the Intel Core i3-6100U or, for customers with lower performance demands, the Intel Celeron 3955U.
    By: AAEON Electronics, Inc.
    14 November, 2018
  • Yokogawa to evaluate Field Wireless Systems for Petrobras

    Yokogawa will evaluate field wireless technology based on the ISA100.11a1 industrial automation wireless communications standard.
    By: Yokogawa Corporation of America
    23 May, 2013 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Rockwell Automation and PTC announce launch of FactoryTalk InnovationSuite

    Rockwell Automation and PTC announce launch of FactoryTalk InnovationSuite

    The suite delivers visibility of operations and systems status from one source of information inside the organization.
    By: Rockwell Automation
    12 November, 2018
  • Thumbnail for Festo introduces VTOC Valve Manifold

    Festo introduces VTOC Valve Manifold

    High density manifold handles up to 48 valves. The manifold features two 3/2-way valves on each valve position and valve widths of only 0.393 inches (10 mm).
    By: Festo Corporation
    08 September, 2011
  • Thumbnail for Siemens introduces Sitop PSU6200 product family

    Siemens introduces Sitop PSU6200 product family

    The single-phase 12 V and 24 V power supply units have an input for alternating voltage which also enables the connection to direct voltage and is particularly resistant to undervoltage and overvoltage.
    By: SIEMENS, SIEMENS
    09 November, 2018
  • AST Pressure Sensors monitor Medical Safety Trailers

    The pressure sensors are serving as components in a wireless remote monitoring system that ensures optimal operations of safety trailers used on remote sites as emergency first aid stations.
    By: American Sensor Technologies, Inc. (AST)
    23 May, 2013 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for ILLUMRA introduces Wireless M3 Valve Actuator

    ILLUMRA introduces Wireless M3 Valve Actuator

    The Wireless M3 Valve Actuator is designed for use on continuous closed-loop control systems and communicates based on EnOcean technology.
    02 February, 2011
  • Creating Value in a Hyper‐connected World

    Automation.com, March 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor Tom Koulopoulos discusses innovation, big data, connections and collaboration at the recent PROFINET Executive Forum. If we open our minds and use data, connections and collaboration, we create a recipe for intelligence (success).
    16 March, 2012 | 4 minutes
  • Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz study energy savings potential with PROFIenergy

    Automation.com, March 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor An energy savings study at Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz plants based on the use of PROFIenergy of PROFINET showed potential savings per work cell of 5,700 euro and 33.250 kg of CO2 emissions per year.
    15 March, 2012 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for ABB releases Asset Master for field device management

    ABB releases Asset Master for field device management

    Asset Master can manage up to 500 ABB and non-ABB devices,including flowmeters, analyzers, actuators, control valves, and positioners that can be wired to a fieldbus.
    By: ABB
    18 June, 2007
  • Sauer-Danfoss releases H1 115/130cc pump

    It has an integral electro-hydraulic servo piston assembly that controls rate and direction of hydraulic flow.
    13 August, 2008
  • Thumbnail for Parker adds Electronic Controls for P1/PD Series Piston Pumps

    Parker adds Electronic Controls for P1/PD Series Piston Pumps

    Equipped with electronic controls, P1/PD series pumps become intelligent hydraulic components in mobile and industrial open circuit applications.
    10 September, 2012
  • Thumbnail for Beckhoff releases CPX Control Panel and Panel PC series

    Beckhoff releases CPX Control Panel and Panel PC series

    The CPX portfolio offers a selection of screen formats, sizes, installation options and features. The range of formats includes 15 inch (4:3), 19 inch (5:4), and 21.5 inch (16:9 widescreen) versions.
    By: Beckhoff Automation
    12 May, 2017
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