| Sponsor: ProSoft Technology Inc. |
September 1, 2009
| Edited by Managing Editor: Wes Iversen |
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Message Manager aggregates data transfer between multiple PLCs all from one location >>
Traditional PLC-to-PLC data transfers can require PLC programming in several locations and often with multiple programming packages. The Message Manager pulls all your data transfer code into one location and requires no special software to support or maintain.
ProSoft Technology Inc.
Wireless POINT I/O Adapter >>
The new Wireless POINT I/O Adapter combines ProSoft Technology’s wireless technology and support with Rockwell Automation’s field-proven I/O. The module’s Add-On Profile (AOP) utilizes the familiar RSLogix 5000 programming environment and connection-based EtherNet/IP to simplify configuration and communication.
ProSoft Technology Inc.
Intelligent Cellular for Industrial Applications >>
Intelligent cellular solutions combine robust industrial cellular technology, industrial protocol templates, and ALEOS persistent connection management. Applications include remote process, OEM equipment monitoring, M2M, and non-time-critical control. Available for serial and Ethernet devices for CDMA and GSM.
ProSoft Technology Inc.
Modbus TCP/IP to PROFIBUS DP-V1 Master Gateway for the Schneider Electric M340 PAC >>
ProSoft Technology’s new Modbus TCP/IP to PROFIBUS gateway for Schneider Electric M340 processors with Application Communication Logic (ACL) function automatically generates all the Derived Function Blocks (DFBs) required for communication to the gateway, as well as pass-through for processor-to-slave communication.
ProSoft Technology Inc.
White Paper: Applying Wireless to EtherNet/IP Systems >>
Wireless Ethernet can reliably reduce network costs while improving plant production, but applying these technologies is not a simple matter, as industrial Ethernet systems vary greatly in terms of bandwidth requirements, response times and data transmission characteristics. This paper explores these applications.
ProSoft Technology Inc.
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GE and Fanuc Announce Agreement to Dissolve Joint Venture
GE will retain the software, services, embedded systems and control systems businesses, and will be known as GE Intelligent Platforms, while Fanuc retains the global CNC business.
General Electric Co. (GE, www.ge.com) and Fanuc Ltd. (www.fanuc.co.jp) announced on Aug. 17 that the two companies have agreed to dissolve the GE Fanuc Automation Corp. joint venture. This agreement would allow each company to refocus its investments to grow its existing businesses and pursue its respective core industry expertise, the two companies said. GE, based Fairfield, Conn., and Japan-based Fanuc expect the transaction to be completed by the end of this year, subject to satisfactory customary closing conditions.
Established in 1986 by the joint investments of GE and Fanuc, GE Fanuc Automation Corp., based in Charlottesville, Va., grew to become a leading high-performance technology company that serves a vast array of industries around the world including the energy, water, consumer packaged goods, government and defense, and telecommunications industries. The partnership delivers hardware and software solutions, services, automation and embedded computing systems; as well as computer numerical control (CNC) products. The joint venture has been doing business under the name GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms (www.gefanuc.com) since October 2007.
Changing markets
Fanuc Honorary Chairman Dr. Seiuemon Inaba said, “Our joint venture has achieved great success toward its original mission, which was to cooperate on the global growth and technical development of the PLC (programmable logic controller) and CNC business. Over this time period, markets and opportunities also have changed dramatically, and both companies further expanded into adjacent segments. Today’s market conditions are such that it’s imperative we pursue these expanded opportunities, and while we have achieved great things together, it’s in both our best interests that we focus our efforts on industry opportunities unique to our respective companies and that will deliver greater benefits to... Read more |
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Profibus Nodes Top 28 Million
The 15th annual meeting of the Profibus Trade Organization (PTO, www.us.profibus.com), the North American marketing arm of Profibus International, was held Aug. 6 as a virtual meeting this year, due to widespread restrictions in company travel budgets... Read more
IFS to Acquire MultiPlus Solutions
IFS (www.ifsworld.com), a global enterprise applications company with North American headquarters in Itasca, Ill., announced on Aug. 13 that it has signed an agreement with Qurius International Holding B.V. to purchase 100 percent of the shares of MultiPlus Solutions AS (www.multiplus.as). The acquisition will further strengthen... Read
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CC-Link Surpasses 6.5 Million Nodes
The CC-Link Partner Association (www.cclinkamerica.org) announced on Aug. 25 that the Control and Communication Link (CC-Link) open fieldbus network has exceeded 6.5 million nodes worldwide.
In addition, the Association said that new research from IMS Research (www.imsresearch.com), based in Wellingborough, England, finds that CC-Link is the predominant... Read more
Dresser Wins Brazilian Valves Contracts
Two units of Dresser Inc. (www.dresser.com), the Addison, Texas-based energy equipment and services company, have recently won bids to supply valves to two new Brazilian process plants.
Dresser Consolidated, a brand of Dresser Inc., won the contract from... Read
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IPS North American Client Conference
Clients, industry figures, IPS technology experts and consultants will gather to share their experiences generating more value from operations while increasing safety and reliability.
Houston, TX. Sept 20-24, 2009. |
2009 Energy and Power Distribution Conference
Join us to learn best practices on topics including renewable energy, energy savings, equipment reliability, NFPA70E compliance, electrical solutions, and more.
Houston, TX. Sept 29-Oct 1, 2009. |
Invensys OpsManage 2009
OpsManage'09 will present Wonderware software solutions but also offer the entire spectrum of Invensys Operations Management opportunities and solutions focusing on manufacturing and infrastructure operations industries.
Anaheim, CA. Nov 3-5, 2009. |
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Anaheim, CA. Nov 11-12, 2009. |
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