Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "PLC 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 Lifting system helps assemble navy vessels from
Enerpac, which we summarised at the time by saying "Enerpac's PLC-controlled synchronous lifting system is used to large sections of the Daring Class Type 45 anti-air warfare destroyer".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release PLC control system suits varied applications from
Vipa UK: "Convenient cage-clamp (spring-clip) terminations ensure quick and trouble free installation of Vipa's System 200V modular PLC control system".
In July 2007, we covered the news from JVL Industri Elektronik
concerning its MAC00-EW4 WLAN module
- take a look at Servomotors suit varied applications
which says: "VL is now introducing the facility to connect integrated MAC motors to a company's existing Ethernet using a newly developed WLAN-module".
Take a look also at the news release from Red Lion Controls, Output module designed for controller,
as well as Motion controller helps machine stone from Lenze,
and Asia Pacific Ethernet company formed from Ethernet Direct.
See also:
Heating system stakes metal to plastic
(November 2006)
Induction Atmospheres has developed an induction heating system for heat staking metal components to plastic assemblies
Compact PLC scales up to larger challenges
(October 2006)
The compact Vipa System 200V PLC control system is a well matched, scaleable solution for small to medium sized, centralised or decentralised automation applications
Automation delivers health benefits
(October 2006)
Nick Brooker, Marketing Manager of SKF Actuation and Motion Control Division, look at the way developments in industrial automation are helping health professionals to revolutionise patient care
Software puts PLC controls though their paces
(September 2006)
Purpose-built software for offline logic controls testing helps users to reduce on-site commissioning time, improve control system quality, accelerate ramp to full production and reduce project costs
Archiving software aids process improvement
(September 2006)
PacifiCorp Energy needed to reduce its recovery time from shutdowns, but had no data on which to act
Handling system meets manufacturer's demands
(July 2006)
A materials handling system has been engineered for the specific requirements of a manufacturer of gypsum-based products
Safety system secures nuclear plant
(June 2006)
Hima-Sella has completed a contract to supply a combined emergency shutdown, fire and gas detection system and PLC control system through Costain Oil, Gas and Process in the UK
Amplifier offers fast-operating automation
(June 2006)
Micro Xenus amplifiers are designed for fast-operating automation systems in industrial fabrication, assembly, materials handling, and packaging
Clever 14-axis water jet cutter cuts costs
(May 2006)
A specialised water jet cutting application whose main purpose is to cut heavy plate steel with four independently spaced heads needed 'tangential following' for tooling control
Brewhouse control system upgraded
(May 2006)
FMA has completed a major turnkey project involving a complete upgrade of the brewhouse control system at the Coors Brewers' Alton Brewery
Drive keeps them dancing in Copenhagen
(March 2006)
Drive powers cooling unit in hotel party room and this keeps power consumption and noise down, and, due to the drive's smart logic controller, there is no need for an external PLC control unit
Valves help make food in Brazil
(March 2006)
Diverter valves used by food manufacturer in Brazil to handle various products including MSK, maltodextrin, starch, lactose and sucrose
Lenze drives improve robot performance
(December 2005)
Ro-Ber Industrial Robots improves the performance of robots in stacking and palletising applications with Lenze drive technology
PLC is made for inverter control
(October 2005)
Lenze developed its Drive PLC, a powerful and freely programmable module, as the optimum solution to provide PLC control in inverter systems
Linear actuators beef up the force
(September 2005)
Copley Controls has tripled the force rating of its direct drive ServoTube moving rod linear actuators
Charge amp makes sense of piezo sensor output
(July 2005)
A new miniature single-channel charge amplifier converts the charge signal from any piezoelectric sensor into a proportional voltage signal
Automation controllers oust ancient PLCs
(May 2005)
Researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder are using programmable automation controllers and LabView to streamline centrifuge experiments
More options for flagship digital servo
(November 2004)
Parker Hannifin's Electromechanical Automation Division has made extensive enhancements and additions to its flagship Compax3 digital servo family
Infrastructure brings plant comms together
(November 2004)
Conet is a uniquely positioned communications infrastructure designed to blend the many communications standards into a network of networks
Integrated vision system guarantees quality
(August 2004)
Astute investment in integrated vision system technology by bottle packaging plant SC Johnson, delivers consistent guaranteed quality product packaging for a major international client
'Fit and forget' promise for compact relay modules
(August 2004)
The new MicroCompact relay modules from Lutze combine space saving design with a range of improvements to save time and make life easier for systems engineers and control panel or machine builders
Manufacturers queue up to exhibit at open day
(June 2004)
The automation open day to be held on 24th June at Deescan's production facilities near Wrexham, North Wales, draws ever nearer
Flowmeter and valve provide critical flow control
(March 2004)
A Coriolis flowmeter and control valve have been used to provide the critical flow control elements on the VCM hazardous ingredient delivery line to a PVC production research reactor
Compact, integral pumps for precise dispensing
(March 2004)
Accuracy and repeatability are two of the important requirements for successful fluid transfer in laboratory, pharmaceutical and OEM applications, and these are among the features of Encynova pumps
Modified valves take control in hydrogen plant
(November 2003)
Specially developed Severn Glocon globe valves will be used in a hydrogen gas production plant in Italy
Cambridge engineers attend pneumatics master class
(November 2003)
Graduate level engineers from Cambridge University recently attended the prestigious Festo UK headquarters at Northampton for a master class in pneumatics technology
Control panels integrate a choice of PCs
(October 2003)
A full line of aluminium-constructed control-panel LCD monitors, with screen sizes from 6.5 to 20in, is now available integrated with a choice from four types of integrated PCs
GUI software traces roots to automotive sector
(September 2003)
PowerPaint Plus is a powerful and configurable graphical user interface that can be used on any paint, motion, vision or PLC control system
Lightweight unit aids accurate robotic dispensing
(September 2003)
The Model 2-4 system is ideal for automated manufacturing and lab procedures that require very accurate liquid delivery
Automation in the bookbinding industry
(August 2003)
The German company Kolbus produces more than 35 different machine types for the bookbinding industry and uses automation products from GE Fanuc
Load bank smoothes out test supplies
(March 2003)
REO UK now carries a full range of equipment for screened rooms and test facilities
Ethernet spreads across the range
(March 2003)
Rockwell Automation has a new group of products that extend EtherNet/IP connectivity to the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex range of drives, FlexLogix programmable controllers and 1734 Point I/O systems
Controller provides class-leading crane stability
(January 2003)
Street Crane describes its XY-Zero load stability system as the latest advance in precision crane control
Cooling comes under PLC control
(January 2003)
Rittal has launched its next generation of enclosure cooling units