Available in North America from HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION is a new version of the ETEL-brand AccurET controls with EtherCAT compatibility. As EtherCAT communication moves from “mid-end” automation to more high-end machine control applications, demand for this has been increasing. With that in mind, ETEL now allows its product users to take full advantage of its line…
Rockwell Automation’s new FLEX 5000 I/O Modules
New Allen-Bradley FLEX 5000 safety I/O modules can meet the needs of producers in process and heavy industries that require fixed field-wiring terminations or both vertical and horizontal I/O mounting in their distributed safety applications. The three new FLEX 5000 safety I/O modules provide distributed safety I/O for the Allen-Bradley Compact GuardLogix 5380 and GuardLogix…
Modicon M262 IIoT-ready controller is for logic and motion applications
Schneider Electric announced a powerful new solution for the smart machine era.The new Modicon M262 controller is IIoT-ready for logic and motion applications. It offers intuitive, scalable and reliable machine integration into Industry 4.0 environment, machine to device, machine to human, machine to machine, machine to plant or machine directly to cloud. The Modicon M262…
IPC-220/240 ultra-compact modular system for intelligent manufacturing
Advantech announced the release of its IPC-220/240 ultra-compact modular system. Powered by a 6th/7th generation Intel Core i socket-type (LGA1151) processor with Intel Q170/H110 chipset, equipped with 2/4 PCIe/PCI slots for integrating add-on cards, and compatible with Microsoft Windows 7/10 operating systems, IPC-220/240 provides the ideal system for traditional legacy control operations and industrial automation…
Rockwell Automation new hygienic hardware
Food and pharmaceutical makers can better protect the integrity of their products using new hygienic industrial control hardware from Rockwell Automation. The new Allen-Bradley Kinetix VPH hygienic servo motors and a new stainless-steel version of the Allen-Bradley PanelView Plus 7 graphic terminal both help minimize contamination during production and ease compliance. The stainless-steel PanelView terminal…
Electronic remote control makes yacht navigation and docking a breeze
In the world of motor boats, luxury has a name: Sunseeker. The manufacturer of luxury yachts has long been known worldwide — not least by appearing in spectacular James Bond scenes. In line with the exclusive requests of its customers, Sunseeker equipped its recently introduced 76 Yacht with Marex electronic remote control and joystick systems…
New controller from Watlow features redesigned, enhanced user interface
Watlow’s new PM PLUS is an enhanced version of the company’s EZ-ZONE PM temperature controller. The PM PLUS is more intuitive than its predecessor and features an improved user interface for easier set up, programming and readability. The PM PLUS has a new bright, full-color front-panel display with easy-to-read characters and color coding making the…
Siemens Run MyRobot /Direct Control offered with Comau
Siemens entered into a cooperative agreement with the Italian robot manufacturer Comau and together they offer the jointly engineered product Sinumerik Run MyRobot /DirectControl. This development enables the robot kinematics to be fully integrated into a CNC system. The Sinumerik CNC controls the articulated robot arm directly with the basis of complex algorithms without the…
More Capabilities for the Productivity1000 PLC
The Productivity1000 Stackable Micro PLC provides communications, user-friendly programming, integrated data storage, and a full lineup of discrete, analog and specialty I/O modules in a super-compact size. A new CPU, more power supplies, analog I/O modules and specialty high-speed I/O and PWM modules are now available for the P1000 PLC from AutomationDirect. The P1-550 CPU,…
Compact controller with integrated switch
The Compact-S series is a compact controller with an integrated switch that enables daisy-chain cabling between network stations. At a width of 37.5 mm including the power supply, the X20CP0420 is compact. The controller achieves cycle times down to 4 ms and is equipped with 128 MB RAM and 256 MB internal flash memory. With…
Safety controller with the functions of two safety relays
The SC10 Series safety controller is for monitoring safety devices on smaller machines with hazardous motion. The SC10 Series safety controller can replace the functionality of two or more safety relay modules. It has 10 inputs, including 4 inputs that can be converted to outputs, and features Automatic Terminal Optimization (ATO), which makes it possible…
Integrated stepper controller/drive features Ethernet interface
Advanced Micro Controls Inc. (AMCI) has released its new DC-powered integrated stepper controller/drive package with multi-protocol Ethernet communication. AMCI’s new SD4840E2 combines drive and motion control technology into a single product to reduce stepper control system costs and simplify installation. The SD4840E2 integrated controller + drive communicates with the host PLC over the EtherNet/IP, Modbus-TCP,…
New Atom Box Module has been added to the PS5000 Series lineup
Pro-face America announces the release of the new PS5001B industrial PC. This new iPC is an addition to the PS5000 series, and expands the family with three new node box options. This NEW box module includes an Intel Atom CPU, and can be easily mounted to any Pro-face PS5000 series display providing high-performance and durability…
BOXX introduces next generation S-Class workstations with 9th Gen Intel processors
BOXX Technologies, a leading innovator of high-performance computer workstations, rendering systems, and servers, announced the new line of APEXX S-class workstations featuring the flagship APEXX S3. Purpose-built for 3D design, CAD, and motion media workflows requiring best-in-class CPU frequencies for lightly threaded applications, the compact APEXX S3 now features a 9th generation, eight-core Intel Core…
TwinSAFE logic solutions for more Modular, scalable safety
By increasing modularity and scalability, a new generation of Beckhoff TwinSAFE safety controllers permits optimum adaptation to the specific safety requirements of individual machine concepts. The ability to distribute the intelligence of an entire safety application across multiple TwinSAFE Logic-capable I/O modules means flexible implementation of increasingly modular architectures. These safety architectures can adapt to…
Sysmac AI Controller extends equipment life with machine learning
A new solution for human-machine collaboration is now available from automation solutions provider Omron Automation Americas. The Sysmac AI Controller handles several key steps in the data-driven decision process for predictive maintenance, thereby freeing up industrial professionals from tedious calculations, analyses and infrastructure upgrades. This powerful solution can help manufacturers reduce the risk of bad…
MOSAIC modular safety integrated controller system
A new system of safety monitoring and control devices has been added to the AutomationDirect line of safety-related products. The ReeR MOSAIC safety controller system is modular, expandable and configurable for managing all safety functions of a single machine or an entire plant. As a stand-alone controller, the M1 master MOSAIC module has 8 inputs,…
Programmable Multi-Axis Controller with Industry-Leading Output Speeds
Motion controller output speeds are reaching an industry-leading 50 µs/5 axes with the introduction of the new CK3M programmable multi-axis controller from Omron. The global leader in industrial automation solutions combined superior motion control capability originally developed by Delta Tau Systems (now part of Omron) with its own advanced design technologies inside a compact and…
Four-port serial communication module available for new groov EPIC system
The groov serial I/O module, GRV-CSERI-4, plugs into a groov EPIC chassis alongside Opto 22’s new groov Edge Programmable Industrial Controller (EPIC) and discrete and analog I/O modules, to provide the mix of analog, discrete, and serial signals you need at any location. Many industrial automation applications require communication between the controller and multiple serial…
Rexroth’s North American GoTo Focused Delivery Program — 9th consecutive year of growth
For the 9th consecutive year, Bosch Rexroth’s GoTo Focused Delivery Program continues to offer high demand products across Rexroth’s broad range of technologies for fast delivery. More than 99% of the products in the program ship in 10 days or fewer, with the same lead times in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. With the GoTo…
Laird Controls simplifies industrial rail operations with quick connect remote-control locomotive system
Laird Controls has developed a portable remote-control system that allows one rail operator to easily and efficiently move locomotives throughout the rail operation. By enabling a single worker to pilot a locomotive, as opposed to three people in a work crew, the Transport QC quick connect remote control unit bolsters worker safety, boosts productivity, and…
WAGO expands PFC200 PLCs with enhanced speed and more memory
Nine new PFC200 controllers are the latest additions to WAGO’s line of Performance Class PLCs. With increased processor speed and more onboard memory, these new controllers offer gateways between multiple industrial fieldbuses and enable data transfer with Cloud Services and SCADA via the MQTT protocol. An onboard web server enables dynamic HTML5 visualizations that can…
Pak/iQ boosts intelligence of smart packaging machines
Responding to end user needs to rapidly adjust to changing consumer demands and OEM requirements to incorporate the latest technologies into their machines, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc., introduces Pak/iQTM to solve the challenges of both customer segments in the packaging industry. Pak/iQ is a comprehensive portfolio of packaging products designed to improve the performance and…
Wireless sensing for environmental and energy monitoring
B+B SmartWorx, powered by Advantech, has announced the release of its Wzzard Mesh Gen 2 Wireless Sensing Solution, offering advanced environmental and energy monitoring in both industrial and commercial applications. Wzzard Mesh Gen 2 models have the ability to monitor temperature, humidity and vibration, and can accommodate virtually any industry-standard external sensors. Connections can be…
Omron releases NX1 Controller for IIoT applications with OPC UA and SQL connectivity
The newest iteration of Omron’s NX1 machine automation controller series is designed to improve productivity through integration with information utilization, quality management and safety. The high degree of integration helps manufacturers collect and utilize data more effectively and improve overall productivity. Its compact design helps bring the control of compact machines to a whole new level. High-Speed…