ABB unveils latest DCS upgrade February 2019, ABB South Africa Originally launched in 1994, Freelance is ABB’s DCS solution for process industries. It combines the advantages of a DCS with the PLC, and is characterised by ease-of-use, scalability, flexibility and ...
RS Components launches PLCnext controller February 2019, RS South Africa RS Components has introduced the first programmable logic controller to be based upon Phoenix Contact’s PLCnext Technology open control platform. Aimed at distributed modular control applications in industrial ...
Flexible controller technology removes project roadblocks October 2018, Emerson Automation Solutions Emerson’s latest capital project technology enables chemical, life sciences, oil and gas, and other industrial manufacturers to scale automation, simplifying project execution. As capital projects grew ...
Yokogawa releases Centum VP R6.06 September 2018, Yokogawa South Africa Yokogawa has announced the addition of new functions to the Centum VP integrated production control system, which will be released as Centum VP R6.06. The enhancements include the addition of support ...
Mini PLC offers versatile options September 2018 GIC’s PL-100 mini programmable logic controller is a real-time system designed for multiple input and output arrangements. The PL-100 can control a wide variety of devices to support the user’s evolving ...
Latest PlantPAx release empowers convergence September 2018, Rockwell Automation With the latest release of the PlantPAx DCS from Rockwell Automation, industrial producers can create smarter, more productive and protected operations. The new system capabilities include a more intuitive ...
Micro PLC reduces complexity of large standalone machines September 2018, Rockwell Automation Machine designers can use a new micro PLC to help optimise the control architecture in large standalone machines or systems. The new Allen-Bradley Micro870 PLC can support smart micro applications that ...
New controller for DC retrofit applications September 2018, Rockwell Automation The new Allen-Bradley PowerFlex DC field controller from Rockwell Automation enables customers to upgrade their DC motor application to a modern system, without the need for complex external devices. ...
Rockwell Automation powers desalination plant July 2018, Rockwell Automation Water specialist, NuWater has developed a two megalitre desalination plant at a smelter plant in KwaZulu-Natal. Rockwell Automation, through its PartnerNetwork program participants, CraigCor Distribution ...
Yokogawa adds network functionality July 2018, Yokogawa South Africa Yokogawa has added a network function to the UM33A digital indicator with alarms, a product in the UTAdvanced controller series. With this function, a single UM33A digital indicator can receive, process ...
Nimbus smart relay with built-in cloud interface Technews Industry Guide: Industrial Internet of Things & Industry 4.0 Designed specifically to allow industrial companies using process machinery to control and connect their machines to the cloud, the Nimbus provides the opportunity to improve efficiency and reduce costs ...
Data and the smart machine revolution June 2018, Omron Electronics Take a look at Forpheus, Omron’s table tennis playing robot. It symbolises the company’s 3-i philosophy for machines – integrated, interactive, intelligent. How can a machine like Forpheus play a sport? ...
The next big thing for control May 2018, Turck Banner Southern Africa Turck has developed the next big thing for control: the Field Logic Controller (FLC). Turck’s FLC solutions are made possible by ARGEE (A Really Great Engineering Environment), a revolutionary web-based ...
Panel PCs and control panels for cost sensitive applications May 2018, Beckhoff Automation The new price/performance class of touch panels from Beckhoff, first launched with 18 cm displays, has been expanded by three built-in devices with 26 cm wide screen displays. PC-based control technology ...
GIC’s PL-100 mini programmable logic controller May 2018 GIC’s PL-100 mini programmable logic controller is a real-time system designed for multiple input and output arrangements. The PL-100 can control a wide variety of devices to support the user’s evolving ...
New release of DeltaV April 2018, Emerson Automation Solutions Emerson’s latest control system makes project engineering and operations more intuitive, flexible, accessible and secure.
Multi-well solution cuts costs for oil and gas producers March 2018, Rockwell Automation Drilling advancements have transformed oil and gas operations from simplistic single-well pad fields to more complex multi-well pads. In turn, operators and equipment builders can modify their control ...
