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Integrations for new packaging machinery demonstrated at PPMA
The use of a ProSeal GT0 automatic in-line tray sealing system will be helping Mitsubishi Electric on its stand at PPMA, to demonstrate how the most advanced high-speed heat sealing technology and robots are becoming far easier to deploy.The advanced functionality, simple integration and ease of programming of its automation technologies are being shown to deliver tangible benefits – both for machine builders looking to gain a competitive e...
Controlled heat treatment provided through Movicon SCADA
Using a control system based on Movicon, the modular SCADA solution, accurate energy efficient heat treatment for the rollers used in heavy duty tracked vehicles such as earth movers has been achieved.Paul Hurst of Products4Automation (P4A), the UK representative for Movicon says the installation has been so successful that the technology is to be extended to other lines in the plant.
Force sensors in gaming mouse provide intuitive HMI experience
Peratech has announced integration into what it claims to be the world’s first mouse with force-sensitive analogue buttons. The Z from Swiftpoint is the first gaming mouse with pivot, tilt and roll, and utilises Peratech sensors for ‘Deep Click’ buttons, enabling users to access dozens of different button actions while barely moving their fingers. Peratech’s Quantum Tunnelling Composite (QTC) Single Point sensors incorpora...
Touch panel PCs facilitate the assembly process
A range of touch panel PCs by Aaeon has been introduced byDisplay Solutions. TheOMNI All-In-One family of productsfacilitate the assembly process, optimise dynamic deployment in smart-factory lines, and enhance system performance at an affordable price. The new design offers foolproof voltage protection, and a personable and nimble Panel Mount Bracket that are easy to install. It features full I/O port support and comes in 3 flat LCD sizes, rangi...
Latest SCADA development embraced in P4A seminar
A flurry of industrial control and automation installations is a result of a training seminar based on Movicon NExT, the leading edge SCADA package available from Products4Automation (P4A).
What is pushing the development of ‘future-proof’ SCADA?
With the role of SCADA changing within the industry, it pays for plant managers to become familiar with the trends that are shaping the development of next-gen SCADA systems. With modern technology pushing operating capabilities ever further, what key features will denote ‘future-proof’ SCADA?
PAC Terminal to support latest motion control applications
The Electromechanical and Drives Division of Parker Hannifin, has announced the release of the PAC Terminal (PT). The PT is a thin client Human Machine Interface (HMI) developed to work seamlessly with the Parker Automation Controller (PAC).
UK facility expanded to meet increasing power supply demand
Designer and manufacturer of power supplies and cable products,Stadium Stontronics, has significantly upgraded its Reading-based facility with the addition of a new dedicated manufacturing cell fully equipped for the production of custom power supplies, a new warehouse space to accommodate an additional 700 pallets of storage, plus a large ESD controlled test facility.
Industrial panel PC provides low power consumption
Provider of embedded computing solutions, ARBOR, hasannounced the ARBOR ASLAN-W9xxC series, an expansion to its acclaimed ASLAN series industrial Panel PC.The ASLAN-W9xxC series is powered by a 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-6300U processor, and supports 4GB DDR4 SO-DIMM system memory.
No security compromising when virtualising control applications
Virtualisation can bring a wide variety of benefits to industrial control applications without compromising on the level of security delivered by traditional physical infrastructure, as long as you have selected the right software platform. Guest blog byCharlie Ashton.