Factory automation > Controllers

Mitsubishi Electric launches online virtual factory tours

09 November, 2021

Tours provide access to digital manufacturing in practice.


Combating unplanned downtime

08 October, 2021 by John Young, APAC Sales Director, EU Automation

For most of us, the word downtime conjures images of relaxation, but for plant managers downtime is a word that triggers concerns about lost production and revenue.


Mitsubishi Alpha Series 2 PLC

22 July, 2021

A simple applications controller, the Mitsubishi Alpha Series 2 PLC uses the common DIN rail mount with screw terminations.


ICP DAS XP-9781-IoT Windows PAC

08 June, 2021

The XP-9781-IoT is a 7-slot PAC with E3845 CPU and Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, combining computing, I/O and operator interface into a single unit.


Modular-enabled automation: opening up new opportunities

01 June, 2021 by Ralf Jeske, Global Product Manager, ABB

Many process businesses are starting to adopt modular automation to realise the productivity, efficiency and reliability benefits the technology can deliver.


Claroty finds severe memory protection bypass vulnerability in Siemens PLCs

31 May, 2021

Vulnerability enables hackers to gain read and write access anywhere on the PLC and remotely execute malicious code.


Red Lion FlexEdge DA50A edge automation controller

01 May, 2021

The DA50A automation controller provides secure networking, protocol conversion, cloud connectivity and IEC61131 automation capabilities in a modular design.


Controllers to meet the demands of smart machines

01 April, 2021

Users can meet the growing demands of smart machines and unlock the benefits of a modern control system with Rockwell Automation's process controllers.


ICP DAS VP-x239-CE7 series InduSoft-based ViewPAC

31 March, 2021

The ViewPAC combines a WinPAC, a graphic display and keypad into one unit, with InduSoft Web Studio included.


ICP-DAS Win-GRAF WP-9x28-CE7 series Windows-based PAC

18 February, 2021

The Win-GRAF WP-9x28-CE7 series is the latest Windows CE 7.0-based programmable automation controller from ICP DAS.


IDEC MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC MQTT support

05 February, 2021

IDEC Corporation has released a firmware upgrade enabling its MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC CPUs to support the industry-standard MQTT protocol.


TeSys island — a smart, new load management system

14 December, 2020

Designed to prevent unplanned stoppage, the TeSys island digital load management system can switch, protect and manage motors and electrical loads of up to 80 A.


Smart seed packing machine delivers speed and accuracy

05 November, 2020

Automated seed packing machine improves flexibility and helps to reduce manual handling.


IDEC MicroSmart FC6A I/O modules

21 October, 2020

IDEC Corporation has expanded its MicroSmart FC6A All-in-One PLC family with three 12 VDC CPUs.


Sustainability success: Joinery manufacturer implements AVEVA solution

15 October, 2020

Watch the video to find out how Borg Manufacturing implemented AVEVA solution to accelerate sustainable manufacturing.


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