Phoenix Contact is helping customers to future-proof their machines and processes, while opening-up the potential for sales in Asian markets, by offering a comprehensive range of cables and connectors for CC-Link IE. Phoenix Contact already offers cables for CC-Link fieldbus networks which form a growing part of the company’s product range as more and […]
Magelis SCU: HMI controller in a pushbutton hole Magelis SCU from Schneider Electric represents a new generation of small HMI controllers for process and machine controller applications. The innovatively designed HMI saves up to 30% in installation and ownership costs throughout machine life cycle. Magelis SCU substantially reduces wiring and costs […]
Security researchers have discovered a second serious vulnerability linked to the Schneider Electric Magelis series of HMIs. It follows an earlier, though unrelated disclosure of security vulnerabilities in Schneider Unity simulator (PLC programming framework). Dubbed PanelShock by the security researchers at Check Point and cybersecurity start-up Critifence, the problem only occurs when the […]
Integrated safety increases bread making productivity by 20% By improving operator access to safety and diagnostics information, Omron has helped Spanish bakery machine manufacturer Auxpama achieve a 20% improvement in productivity by avoiding unnecessary stops, whilst improving machine safety over EtherCAT. A couple of years ago, when the Sysmac platform was introduced, […]
iView Advanced HMI keeps Royal Navy ships at sea. The Royal Navy Duke Class Type 23 Frigates form the backbone of the Royal Navy’s surface flotilla and reliable on-board equipment ion allsystems is critical if they are to be ready for deployment at short notice and extended sea-duty. During a recent […]