Embedded Control

ABB Launches Latest Digital Solution for Total Control Over Wet End Operations to Maximize Productivity and Profit

ABB Launches Latest Digital Solution for Total Control Over Wet End Operations to Maximize Productivity and Profit

ABB has recently launched the latest generation of its Advanced Process Control (APC) to provide complete digital control over wet end operations, optimizing productivity and profit for paper mills globally. Wet End Control — an ABB Ability APC solution for paper mills — stabilizes the wet end process and reduces variability by controlling, monitoring and optimizing retention performance.

 

 

 

PC Control Streamlines Inspection of Large Aerospace Components

PC Control Streamlines Inspection of Large Aerospace Components

The Genesis Systems Group based in Davenport, Iowa, USA, develops robotic systems for non-destructive inspection (NDI) of large components for large and small aircraft, satellites and even full-size rockets. PC- and EtherCAT-based control technology not only enables high accuracy and high throughput for automated testing of safety-critical components, but also offers considerable savings with regards to cabling and installation.

 

 

 

Rockwell Automation Levels Up Industrial Computing Portfolio Following Acquisition of ASEM S.p.A.

Rockwell Automation Levels Up Industrial Computing Portfolio Following Acquisition of ASEM S.p.A.

Recently, Rockwell Automation, Inc. had announced the introduction of its VersaView 6300 family of Allen-Bradley industrial computers, which will be available starting August 2020. The launch of the VersaView 6300 family follows the May 2020 acquisition of ASEM S.p.A. and represents a considerable extension of the company’s capability for industrial PCs (IPC), human machine interface (HMI) and secure Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) remote access solutions.

 

 

 

TwinCAT Vision Integrates Image Processing Into the TwinCAT Product Range

TwinCAT Vision Integrates Image Processing Into the TwinCAT Product Range

PC-based control specialist Beckhoff has expanded its established, highly successful TwinCAT product range to include TwinCAT Vision, an integrated Image processing solution. This addition underscores the increasing importance of image processing as a quality factor across mechanical engineering, particularly in applications like Industrie 4.0, Quality optimisation, and track-and-trace.

 

 

 

AutomationDirect: ProSense Advanced Process Controllers

AutomationDirect: ProSense Advanced Process Controllers

Made exclusively for AutomationDirect by Yokogawa, the ProSense PPC5 series of Advanced Process Controllers has the features, functionality, and performance to handle temperature, pressure, level, flow, and other process variable control applications. These controllers accept inputs directly from thermocouples or RTDs and analog signals from most any type of process variable sensor/transmitter.

 

 

 

More StrideLinx Secure Remote Access VPN Router Options from AutomationDirect

More StrideLinx Secure Remote Access VPN Router Options from AutomationDirect

AutomationDirect StrideLinx VPN routers provide an outgoing, secure connection from remote machines or systems to the StrideLinx platform. Routers are easily configured and have a built-in firewall to isolate company and control networks. These easy-to-use, IT-friendly industrial VPN routers minimize costly field support by providing remote programming, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

 

 

 

BittWare Introduces New TeraBox FPGA Accelerated Edge Server

BittWare Introduces New TeraBox FPGA Accelerated Edge Server

BittWare, a Molex company, a supplier of enterprise-class FPGA accelerator products, is pleased to introduce the all new TeraBox 200DE edge server. Building upon the success of our market-leading range of TeraBox servers for the data center, the TeraBox 200DE enables world-class FPGA acceleration to be deployed in the more challenging, harsh environments demanded of edge applications.

 

 

 

ARBOR’s Quick Boot Technology Enables Ultra-Fast Windows Boot

ARBOR’s Quick Boot Technology Enables Ultra-Fast Windows Boot

ARBOR Technology Corp., a provider of embedded computing solutions, was recently pleased to introduce the latest Quick Boot technology which enables its x86-based embedded systems to speed up the boot process. This feature greatly decreases boot time to about 6 to 8 seconds from power on to a fully running Windows system, thus achieving premium efficiency to an embedded system.

 

 

 

KEB: C6 Smart

KEB: C6 Smart

The C6 SMART is a powerful embedded PC that is ideal for medium-high performance industrial machines requiring coordinated motion control, and features an integrated EtherCAT communication bus. Expandable KEB I/O modules are easily added as required. Visualization can be handled in the SMART. An integrated DVI output allows the connection of an industrial monitor.

 

 

 

Yokogawa Releases AI-enabled Versions of SMARTDAC+ Paperless Recorders and Data Logging Software, and Environmentally Robust AI-enabled e-RT3 Plus Edge Computing Platform for Industry Applications

Yokogawa Releases AI-enabled Versions of SMARTDAC+ Paperless Recorders and Data Logging Software, and Environmentally Robust AI-enabled e-RT3 Plus Edge Computing Platform for Industry Applications

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the release of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled versions of the GX series panel-mount type paperless recorders, GP series portable paperless recorders, and GA10 data logging software, which are components of the highly operable and expandable SMARTDAC+ data acquisition and control system. This new AI functionality includes the future pen, a function developed by Yokogawa that enables the drawing of predicted waveforms.

 

 

 

Schneider Electric: Model 6 intelligent Motor Control Centres (iMCCs)

Schneider Electric: Model 6 intelligent Motor Control Centres (iMCCs)

Integrated intelligent components and device-level networks provides superior performance to enhance any process or production method. Factory wiring, popular network protocols including industrial Ethernet, and extensive testing and documentation make your iMCC installation simple. Whether your application calls for hard-wired I/O or a network solution, Schneider Electric Model 6 iMCC’s deliver the intelligent and integrated package while reducing acquisition, installation, and commissioning costs.