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Temperature modules aid processing
Vipa launches temperature control modules for direct use with Siemens S7-300 PLCs or with Vipa's System 300V; the four and eight channel modules have been developed with Gossen Metrawatt.
News from Vipa UK, Dec 9, 2005
Siemens buys Electrium
Siemens Automation and Drives is to takeover Electrium, based in Cannock, Staffordshire.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives, Dec 9, 2005
Process control system upgrades belt production
The new advanced CR600XP process control system is part of a major controls upgrade for MBL (USA) Corp, a subsidiary of the Japanese corporation Mitsuboshi Belting.
News from Chronos Richardson, Oct 7, 2005
PLC upgrade provides a larger slice of cake
Upgrading the PLCs at a Manchester manufacturer of bread improvers has increased total plant production capacity by 60%, allowing it to add an additional range of cake mixes to its product lines.
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems, Jul 28, 2005
Collaborative engineering provides flow solution
Lundin Britain's decision to operate the Broom oil field as a satellite of the Heather Alpha platform meant that new flow measurement systems were required for allocation metering.
News from Schneeberger, Jul 18, 2005
I/O capability expanded for control system
Modbus TCP Ethernet connectivity means I/O drivers are available for interface to 100s of vendor devices and bus networks.
News from SoftPLC Corp, Jul 7, 2005
Processor takes charge of industrial Ethernet
A new communications processor suitable for small to medium industrial Ethernet communications solutions can now connect a controller with up to 12 partner devices.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives, May 30, 2005
Controller accelerates Ethernet communications
The Simatic S7-400 can now communicate over Ethernet up to three times faster.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives, May 27, 2005
PLC offers ready-made Simatic S5 replacement
Over the past few years since Simatic S5 systems have been discontinued, spare parts and components have become increasingly difficult to source.
News from Vipa UK, May 24, 2005
Software turns computer into controller
Driver supports most Modbus commands on TCP/IP and UDP/IP for embedded software product that turns a computer into a programmable automation controller.
News from SoftPLC Corp, May 24, 2005
Ethernet connectivity for I/O system
Modbus TCP Ethernet connectivity for I/O system including full range of modules, such as digital, analogue and specialty modules.
News from SoftPLC Corp, May 13, 2005
PLC takes control of fuel filling duties
Advanced control and automation hardware has enabled a fuel distributor to reduce environmental impact as well as benefiting from cost reductions and increased levels of control.
News from Moeller Electric, Apr 22, 2005
PLCs offer easy expansion path
End users that wish to enhance or expand equipment are often hampered from doing so by programming complexity and incompatibility of new devices with their existing systems.
News from Schneider Electric, Feb 28, 2005
Prebuilt functions speed PLC programming
The latest version of Omron's universal PLC programming software adds powerful new features but retains the ease of use for which the company's software is renowned.
News from Omron Electronics, Feb 28, 2005
PLC software gains ready-to-run function blocks
Omron has introduced a new version of its universal PLC programming software, adding powerful new features, while maintaining the ease of use for which the company's software is renowned.
News from Omron Corp, Jan 17, 2005
CPU facilitates cell level communication
A new CPU for the Simatic S7-300 controller and a development kit for field devices are the latest additions to the Siemens Automation and Drives range of Profinet products.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives, Nov 17, 2004
PLCs control complex bakery production demands
A Manchester (UK) manufacturer of bread improvers has increased total plant production capacity by 60 per cent by adding an additional range of cake mixes to its product lines.
News from Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems, Nov 8, 2004
Alliance takes control of nuclear waste reduction
An ABB control system is helping British Nuclear Fuels meet a requirement to reduce its stock of radioactive waste at its Sellafield site.
News from ABB Automation Technologies (Instrumentation), Oct 20, 2004
Jones brings Vipa to UK market
Vipa has revised its UK marketing strategy with the appointment of Mark Jones as UK National Sales Manager and new distribution agreements.
News from Vipa UK, Sep 29, 2004
CPUs expand I/O capabilities
CPUs embed control software and can be used with a wide variety of I/O configurations such as Ethernet, Devicenet, Profibus, serial and USB.
News from SoftPLC Corp, Aug 25, 2004
Free test drive for PC-based PID controller
The beta release of pCon with OPC is now available for download from the PC-PID website.
News from PC-PID, Aug 4, 2004
Centre shows competence in printing industry
Siemens Automation and Drives has worked with specialist newspaper industry machinery supplier PPSI to develop an innovative folder for newspaper presses.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives, Aug 3, 2004
Omron set to expand in Shanghai
Omron Corp is to establish a new facility in Shanghai to strengthen and integrate Chinese design, development and manufacturing functions, and to offer a customer support centre.
News from Omron Corp, Aug 2, 2004
Upgrade doesn't hold the front page
Glasgow's Saltire Press is reaping the benefits of a control systems upgrade on the press that prints Scotland's leading newspapers, the Scottish Daily Record and Sunday Mail.
News from Siemens Automation and Drives, Aug 2, 2004
Package deal shows first fruits
Rockwell Automation has signed a long-term trading agreement with leading packaging machinery designers and manufacturers Sandiacre Packaging Machinery and Rose Forgrove.
News from Rockwell Automation, Jul 6, 2004
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