In recent years the world of CNC controls has seen a trend toward more open PC-based architectures Many of these control concepts however still require manufacturer-specific hardware such as axis controllers with their own intelligence or external Learn more

Beckhoff Automation announces its support of the EtherCAT Technology Group Over 30 end users industrial suppliers and OEMs are committed to the EtherCAT Technology Group and the number is growing "Companies committed to lead the technology in Learn more

Jerry Yen is also co-chair of the OMAC (Open Modular Architecture Control) Users Group.IEN How can manufacturers use existing technologies in new ways?Yen: The new way of using the existing technologies is to integrate the technologies from Learn more

The controls sector is sizzling with innovation with flexible PLCs multifaceted open control and Web-based applications promising greater efficiency and ease-of-use Dick Slansky senior analyst at ARC Advisory Group observes that "most OCS Learn more

Jordan Magnesia Co (Jormag) Ltd based in Jordan recently announced its decision to adopt PlantWeb field-based architecture to automate operations at its new magnesium oxide plant Installation is expected to begin in the fall of 2000 with startup Learn more