The new BTC22 and BTC24 box thin clients from Pepperl+Fuchs are specially developed for a continuous 24/7 operation in control rooms and laboratories. These rugged and compact devices provide the high reliability and long-term availability that is essential for demanding industrial environments. With its powerful hardware, the BTC24 supports up to four 4K displays, while…
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the unveiling of the next-generation Release 7 concept and the launch of Release 7.01 of the CENTUM VP integrated production control system, a core product in the OpreX Control and Safety System lineup. This is the 10th generation of the CENTUM series, and its release coincides with the 50th anniversary of the announcement of CENTUM as the world’s first distributed control system (DCS), on June 19, 1975.
The PFC300 Controller is a compact PLC for the modular WAGO I/O System. Besides network and fieldbus interfaces, the controller supports all digital, analog and specialty modules found within the 750/753 Series. Two ETHERNET interfaces and an integrated switch enable line topology wiring. An integrated Webserver provides user configuration options, while displaying PFC300 status information. Besides the processing industry and building automation, typical applications for the PFC300 include standard machinery and equipment control (e.g., packaging, bottling and manufacturing systems, as well as textile, metal and wood processing machines).
May 6, 2025 OPTA expands its application possibilities thanks to new expansion modules that are now available. The OPTA PLR is a collaboration between Finder and Arduino Pro, producing a new level of technology, opening up multiple possibilities of use. Expansion modules allow inputs and/or outputs to be added to different automation projects – with a…
The AX1000 economy servo drives are a particularly cost-efficient series in the 1.65 to 6.9 A nominal current range, and meet the highest technological standards. Alongside the AX1000 servo drive, Beckhoff now also offers a variable frequency drive, the AF1000, presenting cost-effective solutions for basic drive applications such as conveyor systems, pumps, or fans.
RS offers Schneider Electric’s Lexium product portfolio, which combines innovative, tested and proven mechanical, electrical, and PLC logic devices — including cobots — with powerful, intuitive software to provide end-to-end integrated smart manufacturing solutions ideal for use in automotive, electronics, consumer packaged goods, metal, machinery, life science, logistics, and warehouse applications.
AutomationDirect has added new specialty modules for the CLICK PLC family. CLICK PLUS CPUs offer the utmost versatility with up to two option slots for custom I/O configurations. These option slots also allow for specialty modules, including the C2-DCM serial communication module and the new C2-NRED and C2-OPCUA modules. The C2-NRED module provides an industrial interface to the most popular open-source software tool for developing IIoT applications – Node-RED.
AutomationDirect has added the new Titanio series of stepper drives from Ever Motion Solutions. These drives offer peak performance, a rich feature set, and work seamlessly with AutomationDirect SureStep® stepper motors. Three new drives are available with two open-loop (no encoder feedback) models and one open/closed-loop version (a motor-mounted encoder provides position feedback to the drive). Unlike typical stepper drives, Titanio steppers can detect stalls in open-loop control mode by monitoring the motor’s back EMF.
Recently, Festo has expanded the capabilities of its popular VEMD mass flow controller to maintain the unit’s cost competitiveness while improving connectivity, control dynamics, and flow range. The VEMD controller is applied in the medical laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, and food industries to automate the flow control of Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon, CO2, and air. It is also used in 3D printing applications where inert gas protects printed material during deposition.
samos PRO is the most compact, modular and programmable safety controller for machine and plant engineering. Safety functions are parameterised in compliance with standards using the intuitive and licence-free samos PLAN6 software. The focus is on user-friendly, standard-compliant implementation and simple integration into higher-level systems. The control system offers integrated Ethernet protocols and interfaces for this purpose.
Building engineers can simplify room automation projects in hospitals, data centers, and commercial buildings with the new Catan controller family from Phoenix Contact. Catan is programmed with Phoenix Contact’s Emalytics software based on the Niagara 4 framework. This makes it easy to integrate with new and existing building management systems using communications protocols such as BACnet, KNX, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, and more.
AutomationDirect has added general-purpose WEG CFW320 AC drives and full-featured SSW900 soft starters. The CFW320 series VFDs offer all the features of the existing CFW300, including a compact size, a built-in operator interface (HMI), and an embedded SoftPLC, but provide support for 460 VAC and Ethernet communications. These drives support 230 VAC 3-phase motors up to 5hp and 460 VAC motors up to 10hp. Dynamic braking is built in on many models, so no external braking chopper is required. The optional Ethernet module communicates over EtherNet/IP and Modbus TCP.
PFlow Industries highlights the D Series Hydraulic Vertical Lift, a robust solution for material handling challenges. Designed to handle loads up to 3,000 pounds with ease, the D Series is ideal for commercial building applications. Its space saving design and ease of use make it perfect for commercial spaces and industries that need to move supplies, records, and other goods.
Introducing the CANopen Controller from WAGO which combines control functionality, I/O interface and fieldbus in one device. Application programming is IEC 61131-3 compliant. The programmer can access all fieldbus and I/O data.
The new generation of machine tool control, SINUMERIK ONE, is at the heart of the digital transformation of CNC machines. As a digital native control, SINUMERIK ONE features not only a new hardware platform, but also versatile software for the creation of a digital twin. It closes the gap between the virtual and the real world while helping to reduce development and commissioning times considerably.
STOBER’s cLEAN Drive is designed for optimal control of the cLEAN Motor using a permanent magnet sensorless vector control. Easy to install and program, the cLEAN Drive comes with basic motor parameters already written on the drive. With greater than 150% torque at 0 Hz and 100:1 speed control range, the cLEAN Drive is ideal for loaded conveyor applications. It also features a removable keypad with four save slots for remote operation away from the drive, or for placing a new drive without requiring recommissioning.
