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Valmet to supply automation solution for paper mill
13 December 2022
The order includes Valmet’s distributed control system (Valmet DNA DCS/MCS), a Valmet IQ Quality Control System and a Valmet IQ Web Inspection System.

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IP67 PLCs control autonomous conveyor modules
January 2023, Turck Banner Southern Africa, Editor's Choice, Motion Control & Drives
Self-driven, electric eCarts from the Krups Group optimise the assembly and testing track in the battery pack production of German car manufacturers.

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DeltaV upgrade drives hyperconverged manufacturing
November 2022, Emerson Automation Solutions
Version 15 of Emerson’s DeltaV DCS helps plants digitally transform their operations through improved production optimisation and enhanced operator performance.

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Powerful controller for high safety requirements
August 2022, Phoenix Contact
Thanks to its 8-core processor, high-level language and open-source software such as Docker or even Matlab Simulink can run simultaneously with the control program.

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New user-friendly modular controller
August 2022, Allpronix
Novus has released its N20K48 controller family. This new concept is based on a compact, powerful core controller plus a growing family of micromodules that enable it to meet a wide range of application requirements.

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ABB white paper explores the future of DCS technology
May 2022, ABB South Africa, News
The company foresees a modular automation architecture that will evolve to address customer needs, becoming more open, interoperable and flexible.

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Introducing Commander S and Marshal
May 2022
Control Techniques is launching a new member to the Commander family of drives and a revolutionary app named Marshal. Commander S provides a solution for applications that require plug-and-play control convenience straight from the box, while Marshal revolutionises how the user interfaces with the drive.

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Left-alignable extension modules for PLCnext Control devices
March 2022, Phoenix Contact
As the left-alignable modules communicate with the controller via PCIe, the standardised interface can also be used by third-party devices.

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Manufacturer-independent device management and update service
February 2022, Phoenix Contact
In the industrial environment, solutions for Device and Update Management (DaUM) often use a specific process called a vendor to distribute files to proprietary devices and install them based on the manufacturer. ...

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Redundant PLC for maximum availability
February 2022, Phoenix Contact
Integrating IO-Link-capable sensors and actuators is especially popular with suppliers of machines or skids for the food and beverage industry.

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Hotel sets new energy efficiency standard
February 2022, Beckhoff Automation
Steigenberger Alsik Hotel & Spa in Sønderborg is not only the largest hotel in southern Denmark, but also one of the most sustainable and climate-friendly hotels in northern Europe. High-tech solutions ...

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Easy recording of weather data
January 2022, Phoenix Contact
Phoenix Contact’s pre-installed solution with PLCnext Control records the values of wind speed and direction, temperature, irradiation, humidity and the amount of precipitation.

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Controller for robotic systems
June 2021, Omron Electronics
Omron has announced the launch of its first ‘Robotic Integrated Controller’, based on its leading NJ series of machine controllers for industrial automation.

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Wireless controller for smarter factories
March 2021, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Turck Banner’s DXM wireless controllers are designed to facilitate Ethernet connectivity as well as enabling IIoT applications.

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Automation with PC-based control at UOW Malaysia KDU University
March 2021, Beckhoff Automation
Eight embedded PCs and 3000 EtherCAT I/Os ensure maximum building efficiency across university campus.

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Open PLCnext Technology ecosystem
February 2021, Phoenix Contact
With the new PLCnext Control AXC F 3152 controller, Phoenix Contact now provides a high-performance Axioline controller based on the open PLCnext Technology ecosystem.

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Controllers with real-time Ethernet solution
April 2021, Mecosa
Bronkhorst is pleased to present Powerlink as its tenth on-board fieldbus interface option.

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Industrial edge controller for pipeline operations
February 2021, Emerson Automation Solutions
Denka Wangdi, of Emerson’s machine automation solutions business, explains how the gathering, storage and analysis of detailed operational and diagnostic data by modern edge controllers provides significant benefits for pipeline operators.

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Becker Mining’s upgraded chairlift PLC panels increase safety
November 2020
Becker Mining South Africa recently launched a new upgraded chairlift PLC panel that enhances the reliability of Becker chairlift systems, which are used to transport personnel on mines throughout the world.

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Open PLCnext Technology ecosystem
January 2021, Phoenix Contact
With the new PLCnext Control AXC F 3152 controller, Phoenix Contact now provides a high-performance Axioline controller based on the open PLCnext Technology ecosystem.

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