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25 years in the development of numerical controls
25 years ago, Heidenhain began developing NC controls, and in this short article, the company reviews the developments which have taken place in that time Brochure available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (22 January 2002)
Automation and mechanical motion control team up
Rockwell Automation and Thomson Industries are pleased to announce a collaboration in the UK to provide comprehensive motion control solutions and services.
News from Rockwell Automation (12 November 2001)
Drives and controls help innovative cable layer
User application article Fraser Hydraulic Power has developed an interesting solution to overcome some of the problems associated with laying subsea cables, with the help of Mitsubishi drives and controls Brochure available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems ( 1 November 2001)
Major new PLC integrates motion control and PC
Mitsubishi Electric's new Qn series PLC range offers the combination of advanced PLC technology with Motion and a PC as one seamless solution with no networking requirement between them. Brochure available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (25 June 2001)
Batch Controller integrates into plant controls
Procon's new EP50 Proweigher Batch Controller provides customers has the power to control complete areas of plant, centred around the batching process
News from Procon Engineering ( 5 June 2001)
Batch software and services software changes hands
Rockwell Automation has significantly enhanced its capability in batch solutions by acquiring the batch software and services business of Sequencia Corporation of Phoenix, Arizona.
News from Rockwell Automation (17 May 2001)
CNC and Drive equipment on new web site
Pennine Automation's Spares and Engineering Division has launched a new Web Site covering CNC and Drives for a diverse range including Fanuc, Siemens, Indramat, Allen-Bradley, Cincinnati and GE
News from Pennine Automation ( 8 February 2001)
Digital control systems meet machine tool demands
Heidenhain now has a package comprising a CNC control system with integral motor control, inverter modules or compact inverters, motors with incremental motor encoders, and NC linear encoders Brochure available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (19 January 2001)
Dough portioning machine uses controlled drive
User application article Increasing flexibility for plant manufacturers in the bakery and confectionery industry is being demonstrated by, PTM whose new dough portioning machine uses a Lenze Servo PLC Brochure available
News from Lenze (14 December 2000)
Aerospace component manufacturer opts for CNC
User application article When Heller Machine Tools decided to expand beyond their traditional automotive components market, they realised that a reliable, digital CNC controller was the key to new business.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (11 December 2000)
Servo-pneumatics first in filling machine
User application article Essex based Quadrant has developed a new generation of volumetric filling machine believed to be the first design to employ servo-pneumatics; it uses an Festo SPC servo controller Brochure available
News from Festo (27 October 2000)
Accurate volumetric filling from servo control
User application article A servo-controlled volumetric filling solution from Festo has enabled Regal Packaging to introduce a new range of product depositors aimed at reducing waste and saving costs. Brochure available
News from Festo (11 August 2000)
Better support for Heidenhain TNC control systems
By adopting an Ethernet interface and ISDN routing, Heidenhain TNC 426 B and TNC 430 control systems can now be brought quickly back on line in the event of a problem Brochure available
News from Heidenhain (GB) (29 June 2000)
Mitsubishi aims at machine rebuilds with controls
Mitsubishi Electric has established a significant foothold in the machine rebuilds market with its current generation of CNC systems, and launched several new products at MACH 2000 in April. Brochure available
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems (26 June 2000)
2-4 axis motion control added to PLC system
GE Fanuc has added a new, more powerful motion control module offering single point programming and Local Logic support to its Series 90TM-30 family of PLC Modules. Brochure available
News from GE Fanuc Automation (30 May 2000)
Motion control in a PLC
Omron has launched the MC402 servo motion controller, which mounts onto the backplane of its C200H PLC range. Brochure available
News from Omron Electronics (28 April 2000)
Virtual camshaft synchronises drives
Hayes Control Systems is launching a new version of the proven Beckhoff TwinCAT PC software system for PLC and NC motion control, which incorporates a new virtual camshaft facility.
News from Hayes Control Systems (27 March 2000)
Manual pulse generators for CNC refurbishments
Majestic Electronics import a range of manual pulse generators, which are being used to cost effectively upgrade and refurbish CNC machines.
News from Majestic Controls (14 March 2000)
Free CD demos control software
Hayes Control Systems is launching a new CD which contains a free 30 day version of Beckhoff's TwinCAT 2.6, the software system for PLC and NC motion control functions under Windows NT.
News from Hayes Control Systems (22 February 2000)
Radical new approach to motion control?
While traditional motion control systems typically have their own proprietary text based programming languages, ControlLogix uses standard 'ladder logic' programming.
News from Rockwell Automation ( 3 February 2000)
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