Profinet safety controller works as expansion module
27 February 2024 Phoenix Contact has a new Profisafe safety controller that operates as an expansion module for its AXC F 2152 or AXC F 3152 PLCnext controllers. Read More
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Drives-based automation system is ‘one of the fastest’
26 February 2024 The German drives and automation supplier Baumüller says it is offering one of the fastest drive-integrated PLCs on the market with its new b maXX… Read More
€145 controller uses AI to generate code within seconds
2 February 2024 A Greek automation start-up has announced an IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) controller that can be programmed and monitored via a smartphone, and avoids the… Read More
Low-cost servodrives will create “a small revolution”
30 January 2024 Aerotech has launched a series of slimline single- and multi-axis digital PWM servodrives for use with its Automation1 motion control platform, at a lower cost… Read More
Motion controller marries Windows with multi-axis engine
18 November 2023 The UK controls developer Trio Motion Technology used the recent SPS show to launch a new motion controller based on Intel multi-core processors, which can… Read More
Controller achieves IE5 efficiencies with PCB motors
30 October 2023 The US electric motor developer ECM PCB Stator Tech has announced a customisable integrated motor controller that operates with a claimed efficiency of 98%. The… Read More
64-axis controller boasts 125μs EtherCat cycle times
13 June 2023 The UK motion specialist Trio Motion Technology has launched an EtherCat-based motion controller for up to 64 axes which achieves EtherCat cycle times down to… Read More
First ‘virtual PLC’ will allow software-based automation
14 April 2023 Siemens is presenting a virtual PLC (programmable logic controller) for the first time at the 2023 Hannover Messe. The Simatic S7-1500V is designed to meet… Read More
Configurable safety controller looks like a safety relay
30 January 2023 At the recent SPS show in Germany, Pilz unveiled a configurable safety controller that is just 22.5mm wide, yet can monitor up to four safety… Read More
UK axial-flux motors power clean outboard motors for boats
22 December 2022 A Dutch offshoot of the UK axial-flux motor developer Saietta is about to start production of an electrically powered outboard motor for boats that, it… Read More
