Factory automation > Controllers

Pilz IndustrialPI industrial PC

01 November, 2024

The IndustrialPI industrial PC is designed to be used in many ways, whether as a pure industrial PC, industrial controller (soft-PLC) or as an IIoT gateway.


Nozomi Networks and Mitsubishi release PLC-integrated security sensor

24 July, 2024

Arc Embedded is designed to provide extended, real-time visibility of internal operations of industrial control systems and assets.


WAGO Compact Controller 100

01 June, 2024

The Compact Controller 100 offers integrated I/O and supports standard fieldbus protocols for wide interoperability benefits.


Siemens unveils software-based automation technology

10 May, 2024

Siemens says its Simatic Automation Workstation will provide greater control over factory automation and security, eliminating separate PLCs.


Siemens Simatic S7-1200 G2 controllers

07 May, 2024

The Simatic S7-1200 G2 controllers offer higher communication performance and more efficient data processing to help increase production output.


Is smart manufacturing moving fast enough?

23 April, 2024 by John Clemons*

Manufacturers that embrace smart manufacturing can use those technologies to create a competitive edge, but this still isn't happening for many companies.


ICP DAS ALX-9191 programmable automation controller

15 April, 2024

The ICP DAS ALX-9191 programmable automation controller is powered by an Intel Atom E3950 processor and runs Linux Ubuntu 20.04 with Kernel 5.4.


The need for speed

20 February, 2024 by Harry Mulder, Principal Automation Engineer, Beckhoff Automation

The constant improvements by CPU manufacturers are providing new processing techniques that greatly enhance automation technology.


Beckhoff MX System expanded to size 3

04 January, 2024

Beckhoff has expanded its MX-System modular and pluggable automation system with baseplates and modules in size 3.


IPCs enhance warehouse automation

12 December, 2023

A Sydney distribution centre has enhanced its operational efficiency with an innovative system architecture.


Beckhoff C6043 compact industrial PC

04 December, 2023

Beckhoff has added the C6043 to its range of ultra-compact industrial PCs.


Softing smartLink SW-HT adds support for Turck and Siemens I/O

28 November, 2023

Softing's smartLink SW-HT HART multiplexer software supports Turck excom and Siemens ET 200iSP remote I/Os.


5 smart machine trends OEMs need to know

13 October, 2023 by Meighan Heard

These five smart machine trends can assist OEMs to create a foundation for improving machine intelligence and reshape business models.


Direct Automation P2-622 PLC

27 September, 2023

The P2-622 is a high-performance PLC and is the next generation of the Productivity2000 PLC line.


Siemens announces OT/IT integration suite

29 May, 2023

Industrial Operations X is designed to bring IT and AI into industrial automation and introduces a virtual PLC.


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