Upgraded servodrives open up new applications
18 January 2024 Siemens has upgraded the hardware and software of its Sinamics S210 servodrives, making them more suitable for applications with high dynamics – such as packaging… Read More
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Precision servodrive targets demanding applications
18 May 2023 Siemens has launched a dynamic servodrive system consisting of a precision drive, powerful servomotors and easy-to-use cables. The Sinamics S200 system is aimed at applications… Read More
Wireless technology is ‘first’ to transmit Ethernet latency-free
22 June 2021 Phoenix Contact has developed technology for contactless transmission of data and power which, it claims, is the first that can transmit protocol-independent and latency-free Ethernet… Read More
Servodrives target protective extra-low-voltage applications
26 February 2019 Siemens is launching a new servodrive system for extra-low-voltage (ELV) safety applications, which comprises a PDC (Profidrive Control) servo converter used in conjunction with compatible… Read More
Real-time Ethernet chip supports a variety of protocols
28 February 2017 Yaskawa’s Profichip subsidiary has developed a multi-protocol, real-time Ethernet communications chip that supports Yaskawa’s own Mechatrolink-III master/slave system, as well as Profinet IO RT/IRT, and… Read More
Cards bring multi-protocol Ethernet support to PCs
16 December 2015 The Swedish industrial communications specilaist HMS Industrial Networks has developed a PC interface card that supports numerous industrial Ethernet standards, allowing users to connect PC-based… Read More
EtherCat protocol IP needs no upfront licence fees
12 August 2013 The Californian electronics developer Altera and the German automation software developer Softing have announced the availability of a verified EtherCat protocol IP (intellectual property) for… Read More
Real-time Profinet runs on a standard Ethernet controller
23 April 2013 Phoenix Contact’s automation software subsidiary, KW-Software, has developed a way of running Profinet IRT (isochronous real-time) on a standard Intel Ethernet controller. Read More
Motion control joins Siemens’ engineering framework
12 March 2013 Hot on the heels of adding drives programming to its TIA Portal integrated engineering environment, Siemens is expanding the system further to support motion control… Read More
