‘Programmable Logic Controllers’
An Engineeringtalk guide
Start with the news release
NI devices suit extended-temperature operation from
National Instruments, which we summarised at the time by saying "National Instruments (NI) has unveiled four extended-temperature versions of the NI Single-Board RIO devices, featuring a -40C to +85C operating temperature range.".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release SICK introduces single- and multi-turn encoders from
Sick Stegmann: "SICK Stegmann has introduced the AFS60 single-turn and AFM60 multi-turn absolute encoders.".
In October 2009, we covered the news from Hima Paul Hildebrandt
- take a look at Himax increases chlorine plant availability
which says: "Himax, the safety system from Hima Paul Hildebrandt for medium-sized and large applications, is safeguarding the chlorine production process at Vinnolit's Gendorf facility. ".
Take a look also at the news release from JAI, Latest 3CCD cameras deliver higher resolution ,
as well as Cross introduces pneumatic backwashing filter from Cross Manufacturing Co (1938),
and Autotech supplies control systems for distillers from Autotech Controls.
Latest stories...
Paine transducers have sensor technology (October 2009)
Paine Electronics' Digital True Pressure Series incorporates sensor technology to produce high-pressure and high-temperature transducers.
Renishaw TRS2 saves Lamborghini EUR150K a year (October 2009)
Same Deutz-Fahr, manufacturer of Lamborghini, Same and Deutz-Fahr tractors, has cut non-productive tool checking on four Mazak FMS cells by retrofitting Renishaw's TRS2 tool-recognition systems.
Adept to demonstrate packaging management software (October 2009)
Adept Technology will demonstrate its Ace Packxpert advanced packaging management software at the Japan International Packaging Machinery Show 2009 in Tokyo on 20-23 October.
Universal Robot increases production capacity (October 2009)
RA Rodriguez has introduced the Universal Robot into the production process at Danish engineering company Linatex to allow better use of manpower and an increase in production capacity.
Trio adds interface to motion coordinator range (October 2009)
Trio Motion Technology has added a Sercos II digital drive interface to its MC464 Motion Coordinator range.
Linear positioning stage has higher load capacity (October 2009)
Aerotech has added an ANT linear positioning stage to its high-precision nano-Motion Technology (nMT) range.
Veolia chooses Eaton's Arcon for switchgear safety (October 2009)
EMS has selected a design based on Eaton's Moeller Modan modular switchboard system for a critical application at the Selchp energy recovery plant owned by Veolia Environmental Services.
Allison launches T375 and T375R to Torqmatic range (October 2009)
Allison Transmission has announced the addition of the six-speed automatic T375 and retarder derivative T375R to its Torqmatic range.
Further reading
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The future for programmable logic controllers
PLC applications cut across discrete, process and hybrid automation segments, and are poised for steady growth across all manufacturing.
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New developments in programmable logic controllers
Micro PLCs are now established as a key tool for the control and automation of virtually every industrial process.
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