Talvivaara mining company relies on Metso February 2011, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA), Valmet Flow Control South Africa The mine depends on the distributed metsoDNA process control system, the largest of its kind used in the mining industry
Next generation machine regulation February 2011, Schneider Electric South Africa Schneider Electric’s Magelis HMI controller optimises machine design.
Schneider Electric’s latest HMI (human machine interface) controller, the Magelis XBT GC, is saving companies up to 15% on machine ...
Honeywell's scalable RTU February 2011 RC500 RTU features easy integration with scada products to solve complex automation challenges in industries such as oil and gas.
Honeywell has introduced the RC500 remote terminal unit (RTU), a modular ...
Omron brings simplicity to safety February 2011, Omron Electronics The new G9SP software-based modular safety controllers from Omron offer a convenient approach to implementing dependable safety systems with a low total cost of ownership. The controllers satisfy the ...
Honeywell's integrated additive controller February 2011 Honeywell has introduced the Fusion4 single stream controller (SSC), designed for companies in the petroleum and petrochemical refining, storage and distribution sectors. The solution is its first integrated ...
Safety relays for light curtains February 2011, Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation has introduced two new Minotaur safety controllers for light curtain applications to the local market. The Minotaur MSR42 safety controller is ideal for all safety light curtain applications, ...
PC-based control - it is time for change January 2011, Beckhoff Automation Modern software and semiconductor technology are driving opportunities for PLCs that were unimaginable in previous years
Yokogawa releases enhanced version of Centum VP January 2011, Yokogawa South Africa Yokogawa has focused on strengthening Centum VP’s security functions to protect against cyber threats and on enhancing support of the HART communication protocol
Open automation solutions for metal forming January 2011, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA), Beckhoff Automation Universal process automation with PC control.
Beckhoff recently exhibited its PC and EtherCAT-based control solutions for metal forming at EuroBlech 2010 in Germany. The scalable automation solution ...
Omron enhances PLC performance January 2011, Omron Electronics A versatile and cost-effective choice for applications of low to medium complexity, the new CJ2M range of programmable controllers from Omron has been specifically designed to help users meet demands ...
Next generation automation on track November 2010, Schneider Electric South Africa Schneider Electric’s Magelis HMI controller optimises machine design.
Schneider Electric’s latest HMI (human machine interface) controller, the Magelis XBT GC, is saving companies up to 15% on machine ...
Yokogawa expands UTAdvanced controller series November 2010, Yokogawa South Africa, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA) New models include program controllers and digital indicator with alarms.
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced the release of three additions to the UTAdvanced controller series: the UP55A and ...
What is the S7-1200? November 2010, Siemens South Africa The Simatic S7-1200 is a new modular compact controller from Siemens which is equipped for a full range of automation applications and it is part of the core of the offering for complete and comprehensive ...
New software from Siemens October 2010, Siemens South Africa Software with faster data processing and greater flexibility for RMOS3 applications2010.
The Siemens Industry Automation Division has equipped three of its software packages for the RMOS3 real-time multicore ...
No I/O signal a problem October 2010, PI SA (PROFIBUS & PROFINET SA) Consider M-System as an alternative for I/O requirements.
M-System offers more than 3000 signal conditioners and remote I/O modules as a standard, with more than 75 000 I/O, power and mounting configuration ...
Modular automation of assembly lines October 2010, Beckhoff Automation PC and EtherCAT-based control technology for assembly and handling.
Assembly lines consist of several units, which are often developed and tested independently of one another. The new runtime environment ...
Rockwell introduces safety and motion 14 September 2010, Rockwell Automation The Allen-Bradley L43S and L45S Compact GuardLogix programmable automation controllers (PACs) extend capabilities previously available only in the larger Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platform
Safety controller for mobile vehicles September 2010 ifm electronic’s latest R360 mobile controller is designed for safety-related applications up to category 3/Pl d to EN ISO 13849-1 and SIL 2 to EN 62061. The safety concept of the controller monitors ...
Bottle filling made easy August 2010 CBI-electric: low voltage has the solutions from Mitsubishi Electric.
At first glance, a filling application involving the transportation of a liquid product into a solid vessel may seem simple. However ...
