Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "PC-Based Control",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Embedded PC offers compact solution from
Hayes Control Systems, which we summarised at the time by saying "The CX9000 embedded PC features an energy-efficient Intel IXP420 processor with XScale technology and a 533MHz clock frequency".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Interface adapter uses a single USB connection from
Sealevel Systems: "The SeaDAC Lite 8126 digital interface adapter allows a single USB connection to be used to control and monitor up to 32 channels of buffered drive TTL digital I/O".
In May 2007, we covered the news from Sercos North America
- take a look at Bus receives soft master implementation support
which says: "Sercos III is set to become only bus on the market that offers both hardware and software-based master implementations".
Take a look also at the news release from Kuka Robotics, Six-axis cleanroom robot unveilled,
as well as Transmitter suits awkward locations from Moore Industries International,
and Gantry dispensing system to add robot arm from Kuka Robotics.
See also:
PC-based controllers score with Keegan
(November 2006)
Beckhoff PC-based control products are providing all the major automation functions at the world's first interactive indoor football attraction
Scada system extends beyond the plant floor
(October 2006)
Wizcon Supervisor delivers all the software tools needed to build a complete and powerful automation solution
Space-saving robots boast long reach
(August 2006)
The new high speed KR10 SCARA robot family is designed for customers needing highly reliable an precise automation solutions of long reach tasks
New family of compact six axis robots
(July 2006)
Kuka Robotics Corporation has announced the introduction of its Kuka KR5 Sixx robot family
New family of scara robots
(July 2006)
New Compact Scara Robots Combined with Kuka User Friendly Controls Enables Easy to Use Automation Solutions
Panel PC demonstration planned for fair
(April 2006)
Hannover Fair to see demonstration of panel PC that communicates via industrial Ethernet in 50us cycle times, which corresponds to a frequency of 20kHz
Automation PC has open systems
(March 2005)
The APC620 Automation PC combines all the advantages of an open system with full integration in an automation system, claimed its manufacturer B and R Industrial Automation
PC-based control shows its worth
(February 2005)
Specifiers are turning their backs on proprietary PLCs as PC-based control consistently proves that it is capable of running entire factories
Flat panel monitor boasts a bigger display
(September 2004)
The Allen-Bradley VersaView 2000M flat panel monitor is a 20in PC display for industrial applications
Controller provides clear digital display
(June 2004)
The new ADC active digital controller from BOC Edwards provides a clear, long distance digital display of vacuum pressures in industrial, process and scientific applications
New ownership heralds new focus
(May 2004)
The conclusion of Nematron Corp's return to private ownership heralds an exciting new future
Software suite takes control
(April 2004)
The latest version of the OpenView software package allows users to develop scalable HMI, Scada and web server applications
Control software in the swim
(March 2004)
Procon Automatisatie, based in Westerlo, is an automation company specialising in process control systems for HVAC installations and water treatment plants
Seminars explain benefits of PC-based control
(January 2004)
Rockwell Automation is holding a series of interactive seminars to explain the many benefits of PC-based control systems and offer delegates a hands-on demonstration of the technology
PC-based motion software takes on six-axis control
(October 2003)
TwinCAT CNC expands on the proven TwinCAT PC-based control software package with multi-axis interpolated motion CNC control
PC-based control gains in popularity
(October 2003)
Beckhoff's unique TwinCAT software is now being used worldwide in more that 10,000 control systems every year
Motion and logic control come together
(September 2003)
The SMLC ServoWire motion and logic controller is a tightly integrated, low-cost solution combining high-performance soft motion technology with IEC61131-3 programming for motion and I/O control
PC-based control simplifies wafer production
(August 2003)
Beckhoff PC-based control products are providing Thomas Swan Scientific with a secure platform for future developments of its market-leading semiconductor manufacturing equipment
Fast track to pilot PVC plant
(March 2003)
Strata Technology has designed, built and commissioned an automated PVC pilot plant for Harlow-based Synthomer
Guide to PC-based automation technology
(January 2003)
'PC control', a new guide from Hayes Control Systems, provides detailed information about dozens of automation applications based on the use of PCs and open fieldbus technology
Board-level cameras for megapixel vision
(January 2003)
Pixelink Megapixel FireWire board-level cameras offer high-resolution megapixel capability with the convenience of FireWire (IEEE1394) to capture low latency video streams and digital still images
Industrial PCs begin to catch on
(November 2002)
A new survey suggests companies are finally ready to embrace PC-based industrial control
Test rigs tackle automotive belts
(October 2002)
A new range of test rigs provides rigorous performance testing of power transmitting belts for automotive applications
Transmitter uses natural gas as pneumatic supply
(September 2002)
The model IPX2 is the first current-to-pressure transmitter approved to be used with natural gas as its pneumatic supply
PC-based control pays dividends for Milliken
(August 2002)
Quality and value are among the key reasons why leading international textile and chemical manufacturer, Milliken, has chosen a PC-based control system from Hayes Control Systems
Study looks at process automation prospects
(August 2002)
The pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries continue to represent the highest growth industries for the worldwide process automation systems market between 2001 and 2006
Bus terminals bridge fieldbus levels
(June 2002)
The new AS-i master bus terminal from Hayes Control Systems makes it easy to integrate the AS-i low-level fieldbus system with installations based on any of 12 higher-level fieldbuses
Embedded PLCs to boom
(April 2002)
The demand for automation devices with embedded or integrated PLCs is predicted to increase dramatically by 2004
Cognex and Entivity in visionary pact
(April 2002)
Cognex has signed an agreement with Entivity to co-operate on the development and promotion of integrated PC-based control software and machine vision solutions
Automatic bending system at Metalworking 2002
(February 2002)
LVD's patented laser technology-based automatic bending system for sheet metal components will be demonstrated for the first time at a UK exhibition at Metalworking 2002
Low cost grinding of drills, taps and reamers
(December 2001)
The Brierley ZNC 32, 5-axis CNC drill grinder is priced at under £30,000 and is able to provide fully automatic cycling under CNC control for the grinding of drills, taps and reamers
Helicopter rig uses four 2000kW induction motors
(August 2001)
Westland Transmissions in Yeovil has installed a new flexible transmissions test rig (FTTR), powered and controlled by five motors and drives from ABB
PC-based control system for SERCOS interface
(April 2001)
Hayes Control Systems has launched two new PC Fieldbus cards specifically for SERCOS applications with the drivers incorporated into TwinCAT, the powerful PC-based automation control software
Cutting machine manufacturer goes for Soft PLCs
(April 2001)
Randek Maskin, a major manufacturer of cutting machines for the building industry, has recently adopted a soft-PLC approach for the control of its cross-cutting saws