Category Archives: SPS/IPC/Drives Expo

#SPS11 Green automation initiative

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

Industrial communication technology facilitates plant-wide energy management within automation systems. HMS Industrial Networks presented a number of solutions targeting energy management in automation systems. Recent research from the AIDA group of German automobile manufacturers (Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, VW) and … Continue reading →

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#SPS11: Cybersecurity, certification, safety & other highlights from Wind River

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

Wind River made several exciting announcements at this year’s faire. On day one of the event, they announced a strategic partnership with ISaGRAF, headquartered in Canada and part of the Rockwell Automation Company, a global leading automation software partner. Together, Wind … Continue reading →

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#SPS11 Test drive industry’s first virtual target for software development on SoC FPGAs

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

Altera Corporation demonstrated its latest industrial embedded solutions for energy-efficient and safety-integrated drive systems. They highlighted how its Cyclone® series of FPGAs enables integrated, high-performance industrial systems such as drive systems with a high-performance control loop in floating point. Visitors … Continue reading →

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#SPS11: Industrial Networking and Motor Control Systems from Xilinx

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

New capabilities for boosting design productivity and using Spartan-6 FPGAs for better system performance and lower bill-of-materials Xilinx announced new Ethernet protocol support and motor control building blocks for its Industrial Targeted Design Platforms, including new EtherCAT, Ethernet POWERLINK, PROFINET … Continue reading →

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SPS11: Wind River is Wurldtech Achilles Communications Cert partner

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

 Wind River, a world leader in embedded and mobile software, and Wurldtech Security Technologies, a leading provider of cyber-security testing and certification solutions for critical industries, announced that Wind River is the first operating system vendor to be designated a … Continue reading →

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#SPS11: Hydrostatic actuation desifn concept from Moog

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Reliable hybrid technology used in a new energy-saving solution for a variety of industrial applications Moog Industrial Group featured a prototype for a new Electro Hydrostatic Actuator (EHA). Combining hydraulic and electric technology in a self-contained system, Moog’s innovative EHA … Continue reading →

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#SPS11: TE Connectivity solutions

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

TE Connectivity showcases its Hybrid Connectivity Solutions Both the Power4Net and the Motorman hybrid connectors integrate several functions into a single compactly designed connector. The flexible Power4Net hybrid connector has space for up to eight power and four Ethernet contacts … Continue reading →

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#SPS11: Siemens extends TIA and unveils Simotics as full motor range

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

Siemens showcased the latest extension to its TIA (Totally Integrated Automation) Portal and unveiled the new name of its full motor range which will be called “Simotics” from now on. In advancing its automation and drives portfolio, Siemens is placing … Continue reading →

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#SPS11 Dynamic reporting in process or energy management

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

COPA-DATA is to present their zenon Analyzer to the public for the first time COPA-DATA will present its new product for dynamic reporting, the zenon Analyzer, for the first time at the SPS/IPC/DRIVES 2011 trade fair. The software is designed … Continue reading →

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