Products for PLCs and PACs

Softing Inc. Connects Rockwell PLCs to PostgreSQL Databases

• Softing Inc.

Softing just extended tManager connectivity for Rockwell PLCs by adding a connector to PostgreSQL databases for easy, secure and robust production monitoring, recipe downloading, high-speed sorting and industrial analytics at scale.

Festo Introduces New Data Access Solutions for Rockwell PLCs

• Festo Corporation
• Rockwell Automation

IIoT and predictive analytics for Rockwell systems with Festo pneumatics can improve performance and reduce costs.

Optimal Engineering Systems Releases Four Serial Communication Controlled Solenoid Drivers

• Optimal Engineering Systems (OES)

These low cost, very high reliability, microcomputer based, compact 76.2 mm by 76.2 mm (3.00 in. by 3.00 in.) solenoid drivers are ideal for solenoids, relays, actuators and electromagnets in applications such as: Mixing, disconnects, door controls, cabinet locks, fire suppression systems, vending machines, valve control, transmission shifting, sorting and farm machinery.

WAGO Combines PLC and Remote I/O into Compact Controller

• WAGO Corporation

WAGO’s new Compact Controller 100 is a small-scale PLC with a wide variety of remote I/O for use in smaller applications.

Emerson Compact Controllers Increase ROI for Machine Builders

• Emerson Automation Solutions

PACSystems RSTi-EP CPE200 family saves money and time with built-in security, open protocols and high performance out of the box.

ARISTA Adds Powered by PoE to its Waterproof Stainless Steel Thin Clients and Terminal Workstations

IEEE 802.3bt Type 3/4 capability makes the power to drive computers possible.

STMicroelectronics First to Announce Certified Chipset for G3-PLC Hybrid Powerline and Wireless Communication

• STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics’ ST8500 and S2-LP chipset has become the first to be certified according to the G3-PLC Hybrid communication standard that defines seamless connectivity over powerline and wireless media.

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS’ Condition Monitoring Solution Makes Predictive Maintenance a Reality for Efficiency-Focused Plant Operations

• NORD DRIVESYSTEMS

NORD’s Condition Monitoring solution utilizes the internal PLC within their variable frequency drives to integrate drive-related actuators and sensors into a system, detecting undesired operating conditions at an early stage to avoid critical system problems and costly downtime.

Industrial Shields Launches New ESP32 PLC

A range of controllers based on the ESP32 board comes to market.

STMicroelectronics Drives G3-PLC Hybrid Connectivity into Smart Devices with ST8500 Development Ecosystem

• STMicroelectronics

To accelerate G3-PLC Hybrid connectivity in smart-grid and IoT devices, STMicroelectronics has revealed a development ecosystem for its ST8500 programmable power-line communication (PLC) modem chipset.