ABB and IBM have recently announced a collaboration focused on connecting cybersecurity and operational technology (OT). As a first result of this collaboration, ABB has developed a new OT Security Event Monitoring Service1 that combines ABB’s process control system domain expertise with IBM’s security event monitoring portfolio to help improve security for industrial operators.
ABB Jokab’s proven range of innovative safety sensors can now be used directly with B&R’s integrated safety technology. The ABB portfolio includes a complete set of gate closures, light curtains and safety mats. The broad selection will make it easier than ever to implement safety concepts. Safety products from ABB Jokab are simply wired to B&R’s safe I/O modules. Both B&R safety technology and the ABB safety portfolio satisfy the requirements of ISO 13849-1 up to PL e / Cat. 4.
Stable detection can be a challenging proposition on flexible manufacturing lines. When packaging designs and container shapes are frequently changed, manufacturers must typically select from a wide range of sensor candidates for each object to be detected and each installation distance. This dramatically increases the number of selection steps.
Pilz Human Machine Interfaces (PMI) are the link between human and machine. In this interface function they must be particularly effective as well as intuitive to use. PMIvisu operator terminals are equipped with the pre-installed, licensed visualisation software PASvisu. This enables professional visualisation of plant and machinery. Simple with all the information at a glance.
Rail transport needs digitisation: to modernise outdated equipment, to increase capacity and reliability and for resource-friendly, pinpoint maintenance and repair. Pilz can provide support with proven safety solutions for the requirements presented by digitisation of the railway industry.
Networked automation with cloud computing: The efficient use of cloud services is increasingly developing into a decisive competitive factor in the industrial environment. The EK9160 IoT Bus Coupler establishes a direct connection between EtherCAT I/Os from Beckhoff and the Internet of Things (IoT) without any special control program. The coupler thus offers the simple and standardized integration of I/O data into cloud-based communication and data services.
Ever stricter standards and increasingly automated infrastructure and systems require fail-safe power distribution. Discover the new 3WA air circuit breakers – they let makers simply achieve what they want to achieve. Whether you are quality-conscious, demanding efficiency, forward-looking, or system-oriented – the 3WA air circuit breaker is set to be the new central component of your switchgear panel. Convince yourself how it simply and reliably supports you in all situations.
Phoenix Contact’s industrial case system (ICS) encloses OEM designs in traditional and emerging industrial applications that require control, monitoring, conditioning, regulation, conversion, and other important functionality. The integrated connectivity in this ICS includes Phoenix Contact’s standard PCB mount and through-panel connectors, as well as other standard connections such as RJ45, DSUB, USB, and antennas.
More for less: RockStar ModuPlug sets new standards. The modular connector system solves space problems by offering increased functionality with a reduced installation space, which in turn also helps keep the weight down. And all this with more convenient installation. Simply more of what you need and less of what you can do without.
Unlock the data of your machines to enable remote monitoring, predictive maintenance and other value-added services. Gather data from PLCs, sensors and other devices thanks to the support of a wide range of industrial protocols, including OPC UA. In a few clicks, enable alarm notifications or performance monitoring through cloud KPIs dashboards. You might not have a data application today. But when the time comes, be confident in the fact that you can connect to a local or cloud data solution and make your machine smarter.
XP Power expands its range of DIN rail AC/DC power supplies with the DRC30, DRC60, and DRC100. These competitively priced, lightweight, compact units have a low-profile case of a similar profile to that of circuit breakers, allowing them to fit in consumer unit style housings or control panel installations. The standard width cases allow direct substitution with other similar products.
Phoenix Contact Installation Power Distribution (IPD) System efficiently and reliably connects push-in terminations through a bulkhead or device enclosure without special tooling. By using panel feed-throughs, devices no longer need to be opened to connect cables. The IPD system combines the bulkhead-mounted base and exterior hood under a single part number.
In cooperation with aconno GmbH, the Schmersal Group has developed prototypes of an Industry 4.0 switch capable of wireless data transmission over distances of several kilometres for use with extended conveyor systems. The integrated wireless transmitter in the HDS series switches transmits status data for each individual switchgear unit via a common wireless mesh network to a cloud system. The prototypes are currently undergoing practical tests.
Bel Magnetic Solutions recently introduced the 10GBASE-T single port 60W, 4-pair PoE (Power over Ethernet) MagJack ICMs that are designed for those looking to upgrade their product performance for maximum speed at 60W of power over standard Ethernet cable. The 60W PoE specification doubles the amount of power products can handle over existing applications while also increasing their speed by ten times.
Emerson recently announced its new PACMotion servo motion control portfolio to offer an integrated automation solution for high-performance industrial applications. The portfolio includes a new motion controller that connects directly into the PACSystems RX3i programmable logic controller backplane for high-speed, high-precision performance with synchronized motion for up to 40 coordinated axes, enabling end users to scale up their motion systems without sacrificing performance.
With the software version NCU-SW 6.14, Siemens is launching three powerful technology packages exclusively for the CNC Sinumerik One. The Sinumerik One Dynamics packages are available in three different packages: One Dynamics Operate, One Dynamics 3-axis milling and One Dynamics 5-axis milling. The software functions contained in the technology packages support users from machine-oriented programming in the jobshop to high-performance machining of CAD-CAM-programmed workpieces with high surface quality.