Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Programmable Logic Controllers",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Data communication interface introduced from
Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation, which we summarised at the time by saying "A compatible communication interface for industrial recorders and data acquisition equipment eliminates the need for dedicated software to connect with other
devices".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Measurement and control tasks balanced from
National Instruments: "Latest version of a graphical system design platform for test, control and embedded system development significantly reduces the programming complexity of multicore and FPGA architectures".
In July 2007, we covered the news from Apriso
concerning its FlexNet 9.4 Operations Execution System sofftware
- take a look at OES software integrates with PLC, PLM and ERP
which says: "Updated SOA/BPM functionality of FlexNet 9.4, features better performance, enhanced user-interface and wider integration with PLC, PLM and ERP to support real-time operations monitoring".
Take a look also at the news release from Ringdale, PLCs for automation and control,
as well as Innovation in RFID integration from Comtrol Corporation,
and Cable and bus systems on show at InterKama from Belden CDT (cables).
See also:
Real-time event management and reporting
(March 2007)
IntelliBox enables customers to connect their industrial, commercial, medical, retail and security equipment to IP networks and the Internet
Real-time device monitoring and notification
(February 2007)
First digital I/O industrial device server with enterprise-grade security and email alerting
Enterprise Integration with Ethernet
(January 2007)
Lantronix device networking solutions take full advantage of Ethernet, enabling manufacturers to remotely monitor, manage and control equipment over the network or Internet
N2 communications interface module
(December 2006)
Now interface Metasys N2 devices and networks directly to ControlLogix PLCs
Basic PLC Programming Course
(November 2006)
Basic PLC Programming Course is suitable for those with little previous PLC programming experience
Developing regions strongly demand industrial PCs
(September 2006)
Developing regions such as Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa and the Russian Federation are expected to register strongest industrial PC demand, with annual growth rates exceeding 13.0%
Servers connect Wonderware software and GE PLCs
(September 2006)
A DA Server for connectivity to General Electric PLCs uses Service Request Transfer Protocol to provide real-time, configurable read-and-write access from Wonderware software
Key interlock modules control access
(August 2006)
Key interlock modules have been added to the eGard system, which is a fully modular system that can control access to hazardous machinery using gate switch and 'trapped' key technology
Enhanced network-based control system
(August 2006)
Yokogawa Electric has announced the release of an upgraded version of its Stardom network-based control system that provides a number of functional enhancements
SCADA system for CHS liquid pipelines
(August 2006)
System to provide foundation for real time liquid monitoring and control for Front Range Pipeline and Cenex Pipeline
Software drivers communicate with A-B PLCs
(July 2006)
The CitectSCADA Drivers communicate natively with Allen Bradley MicroLogix PLCs 1000, 1100, 1200 and 1500 models and enable CitectSCADA to support full range of Allen Bradley PLCs
Soaking pits' heat control is automated
(July 2006)
System ensures automated control over the process of ingots heating in the soaking pits of roughing mills, as well as providing information to the operational and technological staff
Operator interfaces with PLC functions to grow
(June 2006)
The EMEA market for operator interfaces with embedded PLC functionality will increase to over EUR 64.5 million by 2010 - higher growth than for EMEA operator interface market as a whole
Omron sets up Chinese subsidiary in Shanghai
(June 2006)
Omron has completed a new subsidiary in Shanghai, China - Omron (Shanghai) Co - and will serve as global design and production center for Omron's control components and systems equipment
Controller offers more functionality than a PLC
(June 2006)
With the ability to display, monitor and control temperature, pressure and moisture, a controller combines PLC functionality with on-line programmability and ability to operate on computer networks
Hazardous machinery access system enhanced
(May 2006)
Industrial safety specialist Fortress Interlocks has introduced a range of key interlock modules for its eGard system
Access and control system extended
(May 2006)
Industrial safety specialist Fortress Interlocks has introduced a range of key interlock modules for its eGard system
Installing power quality monitoring
(May 2006)
Energy spent on installing power quality monitoring pays off in industrial and commercial environment
Installing power quality monitoring: the benefits
(May 2006)
This article from Dranetz-BMI explains the benefits of installing power quality monitoring in industrial and commercial environments
Joint sheet-break reduction initiative
(May 2006)
Abitibi-Consolidated is a global leader in newsprint and commercial printing papers as well as a major producer of wood products, serving clients in some 70 countries from its 45 operating facilities
Industrial automation added to WAN router
(April 2006)
A wireless WAN cellular router family has been extended with an industrial automation focused product so that it easily connects with remote industrial automation devices
Add direct communication channel to A-B PLCs
(March 2006)
Programmers can develop highly customised SCADA/MMI applications using Visual Basic or C# for the Microsoft .NET framework using INGEAR's NET.ABLink managed code assembly
India, China growth in HMI hardware forecast
(March 2006)
Human interface hardware demand in the world market will grow to over $1.9 bn by 2009, with the Asia-Pacific area projected as the most expansive in China and India
Colour sensor gives more intelligent conbtrol
(March 2006)
A color sensor with four discrete outputs plus RGB analog outputs combines discrete and analog outputs in one sensor to give more intelligent control over manufacturing processes
Packaging machinery usage to exceed EUR 15.6bn
(February 2006)
Automation analysts forecast that the total production value of packaging machinery within EMEA is expected to exceed EUR 15.6 billion by 2009 experiencing a CAGR of nearly 5%
Functional enhancements added to control system
(February 2006)
An upgraded version of a network-based control system include strengthened network functions, communications functions and newly developed pulse-width output modules
Devices access Ethernet via cellular networks
(December 2005)
The Digi Connect WAN GSM is a gateway providing Ethernet to communications via cellular networks, essentially putting a router on the GSM network
Ethernet to communications via cellular networks
(December 2005)
Available now from Celsum Technologies is Digi International's Connect WAN GSM range of digital connectivity products
Ethernet connections made via cellular networks
(November 2005)
Available now are Digi Connect WAN GSM and Remote Gateway products, including Connect WAN GSM is a gateway providing Ethernet to communications via cellular networks
Vision sensor software speeds integration
(October 2005)
Software for the award-winning In-Sight vision sensors improves workflow, eases integration, and speeds deployment of vision sensors on the factory floor
Intelligent sensor has simple set-up
(September 2005)
'Second generation' intelligent sensor combines the simple set-up of a photoelectric sensor with the power of an image inspection system
Scepticism revealed by Frost and Sullivan
(September 2005)
User's Scepticism toward New Technologies Remains a Key Challenge for Automation Software Vendors
DA Server for Allen-Bradley
(September 2005)
Latest Wonderware DA Server for Allen-Bradley CIP Provides Ultimate Connectivity and Ease of Use
Functional enhancements to Stardom
(July 2005)
Release 1.60 offers faster processing in redundant CPU configurations and new Hart communication-enabled modules