‘Pc-Based Control’

An Engineeringtalk guide

Start with the news release BCT extends Resolution HMI SBC options from Blue Chip Technology, which we summarised at the time by saying "Blue Chip Technology (BCT) has followed up the launch of its Resolution HMI single-board computer kit with the release of a supporting Linux BSP and the addition of a 7in LCD module. ". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release Ansys software helps Ferrari improve comfort from Ansys: "Italian car manufacturer Ferrari is using software from Ansys to optimise automobile design and performance.".

In November 2009, we covered the news from Stratophase - take a look at Insertion probes monitor bioproduction process which says: "Stratophase has collaborated with the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) to develop an insertion probe variant of its Spectrosens system. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Verderflex, Verderflex Dura pump ensures bubble-free printing, as well as ABB drives reduce swimming pool energy bills from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors), and CMOS digital photo IC for colour sensing from Hamamatsu Photonics .

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Birchwood sealants prevent rust and corrosion (November 2009)

Birchwood Casey offers a full line of eight different aqueous and solvent-based inhibitors and sealants to prevent rust and corrosion on all metal surfaces.

Actuator system for sampling applications (November 2009)

Heason Technology has launched a low-cost modular actuator range for pick-and-place and sample dispensing in life science and other analytical equipment applications.

NI expands HIL simulation platform (November 2009)

National Instruments (NI) has announced the expansion of its hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation platform, which includes numerous products to optimise embedded system validation.

Airchannel helps timber specialist save energy (November 2009)

Airchannel has installed a variable speed compressor for DG Heath (Timber Products) that will provide a 50 per cent energy cost saving per annum.

Martek releases compact onboard DC/DC converters (November 2009)

Martek Power has announced the release of the 200UFR series compact 2W onboard DC/DC converters.

Guide covers specification of rail conduit systems (November 2009)

A guide to specifying flexible conduit systems for the rail industry has been launched by Adaptaflex.

E2S adds trumpet horns to range of warning devices (November 2009)

The Spectra range of industrial warning devices from European Safety Systems (E2S) now includes 100dB and 110dB trumpet horns designed to provide an effective penetrating low-frequency buzzer sound.

Dassault Systemes releases latest PLM 2.0 platform (November 2009)

Dassault Systemes (DS) unveiled the latest release of its PLM 2.0 platform at its recent European Customer Forum.

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.