Communications processor for open data transmission in industry July 2016, Siemens South Africa Siemens has expanded its Simatic S7-400 controller to include the CP 443-1 OPC UA (unified architecture) communications processor. The processor uses the standardised OPC UA interface for the fast, direct ...
Compact and high-precision glass cutting machine May 2016, Beckhoff Automation Austrian based LiSEC Maschinenbau, specialises in flat glass processing, with a portfolio that ranges from glass cutting systems to glass processing, such as technology for smoothing and grinding glass edges, to production lines for insulating glass. In recent years, LiSEC has reinforced its position as a leading supplier of complete automated systems, with complementary operator expertise through a separate glass processing division. Other features include a separate software program connected via ADS communication to the Beckhoff software, TwinCAT, for production planning and optimisation, or for order entry and inventory management as well as ‘transparent production’ developed in the framework of Industry 4.0.
Yaskawa and Vipa present motion control in the PLC May 2016 Yaskawa and Vipa have jointly introduced the SLIO CPU iMC7, which allows the direct implementation of motion control functions in the PLC. The communication between the Vipa SLIO CPU and the Yaskawa drives ...
Control and switching in a compact package May 2016, Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact’s new programmable logic relay system is particularly well-suited for small automation tasks. It combines the strengths of established relay technology with logic functions in a single ...
New controller simplifies machine safety May 2016, Rockwell Automation Manufacturers and equipment builders are looking for ways to simplify and standardise safety across their machines and systems. With the new Allen-Bradley Compact GuardLogix 5370 controller from Rockwell ...
All-in-one PLC + HMI+ I/O May 2016 The Unitronics Vision controller series welcomes its newest member – the Vision430. The wide 4,3” built-in colour touchscreen brings added value to any application that requires a compact PLC controller ...
Maximised operating potential through data integration Technews Industry Guide - Maintenance, Reliability & Asset Optimisation 2016, Omron Electronics Intelligent controllers can provide the functionality needed to measure OEE.
Sappi Gratkorn increases efficiency with Experion April 2016 Paper has been produced at Gratkorn (Austria) for more than four centuries. Sappi totally revolutionised the mill by building the largest and most advanced coated fine paper production line in the world. ...
Motion control in a superconducting electron linear accelerator April 2016, Beckhoff Automation An exciting new research facility is currently under construction in Hamburg, Germany. Opening in 2017, the centre will house the European XFEL X-ray laser, an apparatus generating ultra-short X-ray flashes ...
Controller with simple user interface April 2016, INDECON Instrumentation Tokyo-based Shimaden has appointed Indecon Instrumentation as its new South African distributor. Established in 1963, Shimaden is a designer and manufacturer of speciality products for temperature and ...
Controller portfolio update from Siemens March 2016, Siemens South Africa Logo update
The launch of the LOGO!8 in 2014 brought great change to the world of the Logo. Features such as built-in Ethernet meant that Logos could now communicate with other Logos as well as to higher ...
