‘Pc-Based Control’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release Safety relays simplify control-system design from Eaton Corp, which we summarised at the time by saying "Safety relays in the Eaton Moeller ESR5 range simplify the design and implementation of control systems that meet safety and reliability standards.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Riley to distribute pressure-fed shot blasting from Riley Industries: "Riley Surface World has announced an agreement with Contracor to distribute its range of pressure-fed shot blasting systems in the UK. ".

In November 2009, we covered the news from Parker Hannifin - Parker Sales UK - take a look at Parker team to develop wind-energy technology which says: "Parker Hannifin has expanded its range of products, systems and customer services in the power sector. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Autoclave Engineers, Liquid pumps designed for oil, water and chemicals, as well as SICK to exhibit at manufacturing technology event from SICK (UK), and SKS to distribute XYZ machines tools in Scotland from SKS Engineering.

Latest stories...

Nitrogen generators cut costs of food packaging (November 2009)

Phil Green, at Parker Hannifin's industrial division, explains how the latest nitrogen-generation technology can help food and beverage companies increase their operational efficiency and cut costs.

DS refrigerant dryers reduce energy consumption (November 2009)

Boge has brought out a range of energy-saving refrigerant dryers.

WEG motors drive Brazilian theme-park attractions (November 2009)

WEG motors, inverters and soft starters are allowing the safe operation of equipment at the Beto Carrero World theme park, located in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

3Dconnexion 3D mice extend power of Catia V6R2010 (November 2009)

3Dconnexion has announced its range of 3D mice, including the Spacepilot Pro flagship 3D mouse, is now supported by Dassault Systemes' Catia Version 6 2010 virtual design solution.

Galil controller aids border patrol surveillance (November 2009)

Galil Motion Control has provided a DMC-4020 controller for the US Border Patrol's surveillance system.

SGS inspects tanks with Industrial Rope Access (November 2009)

SGS has conducted ultrasonic Periodic Tank Inspection in Jakarta using Industrial Rope Access.

Digital material pack enables model creation (November 2009)

Objet Geometries has released a digital material pack that allows manufacturers and designers to create parts and models for product-design testing, simulation and validation.

Objet material offers rubber-like characteristics (November 2009)

Objet Geometries has released the TangoBlackPlus, a material that allows designers and manufacturers to create high-quality parts that closely resemble a broad range of rubber products.

PC-based controllers score with Keegan

Beckhoff PC-based control products are providing all the major automation functions at the world's first interactive indoor football attraction.
PC-based control shows its worth

Specifiers are turning their backs on proprietary PLCs as PC-based control consistently proves that it is capable of running entire factories.