Automation News
Industrial networks by the numbers: EtherCAT, CC-Link, SERCOS, EPSG, Garrettcom
Industrial networks hit some numerical milestones. EtherCAT’s organization cited record membership, CC-Link marked 10 years, GarrettCom manufactured the 100,000th switch, SERCOS celebrated 25 years,... » more
IEC 61131-3, CoDeSys standardize control logic programming
Ease control programming across multiple controller platforms using IEC 61131-3 CoDeSys programming software. IEC 61131-3 standard programming drives efficiencies through reduced development and... » more
Sweet Home, Alabama: ThyssenKrupp opens steel manufacturing facility
Calvery plant to employ 2,700, expand company's footprint in the Americas; ThyssenKrupp is entering a new dimension of its history,” said ThyssenKrupp AG CEO Dr. Ekkehard Schulz » more
Video: Bosch Rexroth integrates machine, motion control
Integrating machine and motion control saves time and money in machine design, according to Dan Throne, Bosch Rexroth industry sector manager for food packaging and printing industries. See a 2:33... » more
Connections without Wires: How wireless technology creates new paths to productivity
Webcast: Industrial wireless technology is already settling in as a proven networking technique for device-level and data backhaul applications. Learn which wireless protocols to use in what... » more
SPS Show: Beckhoff drives its way into motor business
Fertig Motors GmbH to develop servomotors for Beckhoff drive technology » more
SPS Show: Molex makes new PROFIBUS connections
Device protocol kit, remote module allow for expanded use of controllers » more
ABB to acquire Baldor Electric Co. in a $4.2 billion transaction
ABB and Baldor announce a recommended offer for ABB to acquire Baldor for $63.50 per share, an overall transaction value of $4.2 billion, including net debt of $1.1 billion. (See photos and links to... » more
SPS Show: Kontron, Intel team up on single board computing
Product expected to offer OEMs more design flexibility » more
SPS Show: Siemens puts a new face on interfaces
Integrated Automation Portal uses engineering software to allow rapid development and commissioning of automation systems. » more
Leaders Under 40, Control Engineering class of 2010
Meet the next generation of manufacturing automation and controls leaders. Control Engineering highlights 19 young professionals from around the globe who are making their marks in everything from... » more
How clean is my robot?
As cleanroom applications grow in manufacturing, finding the right fit is important » more
Mechatronics - Control design: Pervasive and perplexing
Feedback, feedforward, and a disturbance observer get the job done. » more
Control Engineering Chinese edition announced in Shanghai
Control Engineering China is relaunching in cooperation with Control Engineering. On Nov. 9, 2010, the official ceremony announcing the Control Engineering Chinese edition was held in Shanghai,... » more
Industrial networks by the numbers: EtherCAT, CC-Link, SERCOS, EPSG, GarrettcomIndustrial networks hit some numerical milestones. EtherCAT’s organization cited record membership, CC-Link marked 10 years, GarrettCom manufactured the 100,000th switch, SERCOS celebrated 25 years,... » more
Advanced machine tool automation projects get $1.6 million in R&D from Poland
Real-time monitoring for mechatronics, computer numerical controls, and machine tools projects received a $1.6 million R&D funding boost from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education in Poland... » more
Real-time monitoring for mechatronics, computer numerical controls, and machine tools projects received a $1.6 million R&D funding boost from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education in Poland... » more
IEC 61131-3, CoDeSys standardize control logic programmingEase control programming across multiple controller platforms using IEC 61131-3 CoDeSys programming software. IEC 61131-3 standard programming drives efficiencies through reduced development and... » more
Plastics manufacturing group praises tax relief, job creation law
SPI, U.S. plastics industry praises Senate, House, and President Obama on Bipartisan Legislation that is hoped to boost investment, the economy and job creation - Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance... » more
SPI, U.S. plastics industry praises Senate, House, and President Obama on Bipartisan Legislation that is hoped to boost investment, the economy and job creation - Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance... » more
Sweet Home, Alabama: ThyssenKrupp opens steel manufacturing facilityCalvery plant to employ 2,700, expand company's footprint in the Americas; ThyssenKrupp is entering a new dimension of its history,” said ThyssenKrupp AG CEO Dr. Ekkehard Schulz » more
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Participate today, see the results in special 2011 Forecast issue » more
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Video: Bosch Rexroth integrates machine, motion controlIntegrating machine and motion control saves time and money in machine design, according to Dan Throne, Bosch Rexroth industry sector manager for food packaging and printing industries. See a 2:33... » more
Advanced solar tracking function block
Wago Corporation’s free Solar Positioning Function Block (SPFB) increases concentrated solar arrangement effectiveness. SPFB achieves this by enabling dynamic solar mirrors to track the sun’s arc... » more
Wago Corporation’s free Solar Positioning Function Block (SPFB) increases concentrated solar arrangement effectiveness. SPFB achieves this by enabling dynamic solar mirrors to track the sun’s arc... » more
Industrial Ethernet group publishes safety development package
EtherCAT Technology Group's Safety Development Package for Automation Vendors aims to offer a easy way for automation suppliers to implement safety over EtherCAT Ethernet protocol. » more
EtherCAT Technology Group's Safety Development Package for Automation Vendors aims to offer a easy way for automation suppliers to implement safety over EtherCAT Ethernet protocol. » more
Connections without Wires: How wireless technology creates new paths to productivityWebcast: Industrial wireless technology is already settling in as a proven networking technique for device-level and data backhaul applications. Learn which wireless protocols to use in what... » more
SPS Show: Beckhoff drives its way into motor businessFertig Motors GmbH to develop servomotors for Beckhoff drive technology » more
SPS Show: Molex makes new PROFIBUS connectionsDevice protocol kit, remote module allow for expanded use of controllers » more
ABB to acquire Baldor Electric Co. in a $4.2 billion transactionABB and Baldor announce a recommended offer for ABB to acquire Baldor for $63.50 per share, an overall transaction value of $4.2 billion, including net debt of $1.1 billion. (See photos and links to... » more
SPS Show: Kontron, Intel team up on single board computingProduct expected to offer OEMs more design flexibility » more
SPS Show: Siemens puts a new face on interfacesIntegrated Automation Portal uses engineering software to allow rapid development and commissioning of automation systems. » more
Leaders Under 40, Control Engineering class of 2010Meet the next generation of manufacturing automation and controls leaders. Control Engineering highlights 19 young professionals from around the globe who are making their marks in everything from... » more
Pepperl+Fuchs president to lead Fieldbus Foundation board
Dr. Gunther Kegel, succeeds John Berra of Emerson Process Management, who is retiring after serving 16 years in his foundation leadership post. » more
Dr. Gunther Kegel, succeeds John Berra of Emerson Process Management, who is retiring after serving 16 years in his foundation leadership post. » more
How clean is my robot?As cleanroom applications grow in manufacturing, finding the right fit is important » more
Mechatronics - Control design: Pervasive and perplexingFeedback, feedforward, and a disturbance observer get the job done. » more
Control Engineering Chinese edition announced in Shanghai Control Engineering China is relaunching in cooperation with Control Engineering. On Nov. 9, 2010, the official ceremony announcing the Control Engineering Chinese edition was held in Shanghai,... » more
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