Improve Your Automation Planning

The Automation and Control Life Planning Process is designed to provide users with a structure and framework for making industrial system planning decisions.

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The system examines four primary decision criteria industrial users cite when formulating plans for the future of their automated system or process: process efficiency and resource utilization; maintenance costs; process modifications and expansions; and safety and security. The step-by-step process includes an assessment of current operations, equipment and key business needs. This information is used to generate a customized report detailing a comprehensive strategy to maximize the effectiveness and return on investment of a user’s equipment. These results, documented in a customized report, give industrial users options for asset management, spare parts, upgrades, risk mitigation, productivity improvements and increased reliability.

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Wago Extends Family of PFC200 Gen 2 Controllers
PFC200 Generation 2 controllers from Wago supports MQTT protocol and can easily be configured to connect to cloud services.
Oct 1st, 2020
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Absolute Encoders Feature IO-Link Interface
Smart absolute rotary encoder ready for Industry 4.0.
Sep 25th, 2020
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New 6U SBC Incorporates Intel 9th Gen CPU, Aligns with SOSA Technical Standard
Abaco's 6U SBC features the Intel Xeon E six core CPU with 64GB DDR4 with ECC and up to 256 GB SSD and provides a dual 40 GbE data plane with RDMA, plus dual 10GbE ports on the control plane.
Sep 25th, 2020
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Effective Tool Change Designed With Inductive Miniature Sensors
In modern processing centers, inductive sensors are the components of choice for monitoring the motor spindle clamping process. Integrated into the spindle, they must be small and offer high repeatability to ensure smooth tool changing at all times.
Sep 17th, 2020
Nord Usa Maxxdrive Xt Industrial Gear Unit
Industrial Gear Drives
The two-stage MAXXDRIVE XT right-angle gear drives from Nord are designed for heavy-duty conveyor belt applications in the bulk material handling industry.
Sep 17th, 2020
Discover the Secrets of a Successful Automation Project
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Discover the Secrets of a Successful Automation Project
Learn about planning and project management, building your machine or automated system, and technologies to improve manufacturing outcomes. Automation World’s free resource features 150 pages on managing automation projects from start to finish.
Jul 1st, 2020
Quantum Press Release
Quantum Automation Supports Off-Grid Automation with QRTU and QSolarBattery
These Quantum Automation hardware platforms can be used individually or together to enable IIoT monitoring and automation almost anywhere.
Sep 17th, 2020
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Yaskawa and Phoenix Contact Announce Partnership
Yaskawa and Phoenix Contact announce an agreement to utilize PLCnext Technology from Phoenix Contact in the development of the next generation machine controller and PLC platform realizing the i3-Mechatronics solution concept lead by Yaskawa.
Sep 14th, 2020
Laser Direct Structuring (LDS)—The structure of the conductor path is applied using the LDS process. LDS enables electronic assemblies to be made in flexible geometric shapes. Smart phones, hearing aids, and smart watches are becoming smaller and more powerful thanks to this process.
Electronic Assemblies Without PCBs
Laser direct structuring (LDS) is a special success story. For almost 20 years, it has been possible to apply electronic conductor paths directly onto plastic parts during series production.
Sep 10th, 2020
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NovaTech Announces D/3 Version 16.2
New features make it easier to configure and maintain a cybersecure control system.
Sep 10th, 2020
Carlo Gavazzi Em50 Energy Analyzer
Analyzer Helps Monitor and Manage Energy Costs
Measures most relevant instantaneous electrical variables and energy consumption with high level of accuracy
Aug 29th, 2020
Discover the Secrets of a Successful Automation Project
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Discover the Secrets of a Successful Automation Project
Learn about planning and project management, building your machine or automated system, and technologies to improve manufacturing outcomes. Automation World’s free resource features 150 pages on managing automation projects from start to finish.
Jul 1st, 2020
Apex Motion Control Tray Stacker
Tray Stacking System Eliminates Human Error and Reduces Risk of Injury
Has a quick and easy tool changer
Aug 24th, 2020
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Wago’s New Isolating Converter Reduces Need for Inventory, Space
Wago's PNP/NPN converter can be used to accommodate four signal types: PNP to NPN, NPN to PNP, PNP to PNP isolation and NPN to NPN isolation.
Aug 14th, 2020
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New DC/DC Converter Designed for Extreme Environments
The new 12 to 24 VDC DIN Rail mountable converter from Wago can be used in a wide range of temperatures from -40° C to +70°C suitable for extreme applications.
Aug 14th, 2020
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Wago Adds New Module to 750 Series I/O System
Wago’s new 750-564 analog output module provides diagnostics that include wire break, short circuit, and field power supply information.
Aug 12th, 2020
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Allied Electronics and Schneider Electric Team Up to Help Engineers Build Better Industrial Control Panels
Allied Electronics & Automation and Schneider Electric are partnering to deploy a suite of digital resources, hosted on Allied’s Build a Better Control Cabinet digital hub, that can help customers design, build, and maintain industrial control panels.
Aug 11th, 2020
IDEM Non-Contact Guard Locking RFID Coded Safety Switches from AutomationDirect
Aug 10th, 2020
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Line Scan Cameras
Omron Automation launches the compact GigE Vision line scan cameras featuring PoE and PTP technology.
Aug 7th, 2020
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New MapleSim Insight Product from Maplesoft Greatly Simplifies Machine-Level Controller Testing
New tool provides 3-D visualizations for simulation-based testing on common automation platforms.
Aug 6th, 2020
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Red Lion’s FlexEdge Intelligent Edge Automation Platform Integrates IT and OT
Advanced networking and powerful automation in one operating system.
Jul 30th, 2020
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Emerson’s New Laser Welder Enhances Manufacturing Capabilities
Branson GL-300 platform increases production capability and enables faster production start-up
Jul 30th, 2020
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Durapulse GS20 Series High Performance AC drives
The Durapulse GS20 Series from Automation Direct xpands the Durapulse family by adding single-phase input capability, a built-in programmable logic controller, and optional EtherNet/IP and ModbusTCP communication card.
Jul 30th, 2020
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AutomationDirect adds Inductive Linear Position Transducers
Linear Variable Inductance Transducers from AutomationDirect are contactless devices designed for dimension or position measuring applications where the sensing element cannot be attached to the object being measured.
Jul 24th, 2020
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300 and 500W @24V IP67 Power Supplies from Puls
Puls' IP67 power supplies has an input voltage of 320-550VAC, and offer 20% additional power continuously at ambient temperatures of 45°C or less, and 100% additional power for up to five seconds for high demand startup loads.
Jul 21st, 2020
HPS is renowned worldwide as a specialist for power engineering, especially for sensitive and critical applications such as emergency power supplies
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Jul 2nd, 2020
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Productivity2000 PLC Analog and Specialty I/O Modules
AutomationDirect's Productivity2000 programmable logic controller provides two independent single-ended 5-24 VDC inputs that accept up to 100kHz of pulse/direction and quadrature signals.
Jun 29th, 2020
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AutomationDirect Adds Capacitive Pushbutton Sensor Switches and Indicators
Capacitive Pushbutton Sensor Switches and Indicators from AutomationDirect are easily installed via M8 connections, use touch control with no mechanical pressure required and offer visual touch feedback through LED signals.
Jun 17th, 2020
Beckhoff Ep7402 Ether Cat Box Compact Controller
Motor Controller Reduces Cabling Requirements and Equipment Footprint
Does not require a protective enclosure
Jun 15th, 2020
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All-in-One Controller
Omron releases the CP2E Series all-in-one controller for compact IoT applications. Unit features an extended temperature range that integrates I/O ports, communication, and motion control and increases reliability in a variety of applications.
May 22nd, 2020
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Pro-face Expands the Outdoor Human-Machine Interface Family
The SP5000X Outdoor HMI series from Pro-face America offers a larger screen, making it easier to read from further distance which makes the HMI good for extreme and hazardous conditions, including outdoor applications.
May 21st, 2020
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AutomationDirect adds Enclosure Thermoelectric Coolers
The Seifert SoliTherm Thermoelectric Coolers from AutomationDirect don't have any moving parts aside from axial fans and can effectively be used in a wide range of environments and both indoor and outdoor applications.
May 21st, 2020