Automation Systems

Connecting CANopen Devices to the SIMATIC-® S7-1200 PLC
Modules

Connecting CANopen Devices to the SIMATIC-® S7-1200 PLC

The CM CANopen module from HMS Industrial Networks enables users of the SIMATIC S7-1200 PLC to integrate CANopen devices into their automation systems (using the TIA PortalÂ-®). The CM CANopen is an extension module for the SIMATIC S7-1200, enabling the PLC to communicate with devices on a CANopen Network. The product is developed by HMS Industrial Networks and is fully approved by the...

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Software

Siemens Supports Production Efficiency and Sustainability

Siemens supports production efficiency and sustainability Spotlight on efficient, sustainable production under the trade fair banner Making Things Right" Integration of virtual processes and real production Comprehensive range of new automation and drive technology products, software and services At this year's SPS IPC Drives automation trade fair, Siemens will be supplying answers to the current...

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Software

Siemens Supports Production Efficiency and Sustainability

Siemens supports production efficiency and sustainability Spotlight on efficient, sustainable production under the trade fair banner Making Things Right" Integration of virtual processes and real production Comprehensive range of new automation and drive technology products, software and services At this year's SPS IPC Drives automation trade fair, Siemens will be supplying answers to the current...

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AutomationDirect Supplies Automated Trophies for State Robotics Competition
Awards

AutomationDirect Supplies Automated Trophies for State Robotics Competition

AutomationDirect has supported competitive robotics at the local, regional and national levels for many years. This year, in addition to sponsoring the annual Georgia Robotics Invitational Tournament and Showcase (GRITS) competition, AutomationDirect also provided the very unique trophies awarded to the winners. GRITS is a one-day event, produced by GeorgiaFIRST Robotics, the arm of US FIRST that...

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AutomationDirect Supplies Automated Trophies for State Robotics Competition
Awards

AutomationDirect Supplies Automated Trophies for State Robotics Competition

AutomationDirect has supported competitive robotics at the local, regional and national levels for many years. This year, in addition to sponsoring the annual Georgia Robotics Invitational Tournament and Showcase (GRITS) competition, AutomationDirect also provided the very unique trophies awarded to the winners. GRITS is a one-day event, produced by GeorgiaFIRST Robotics, the arm of US FIRST that...

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Miscellaneous Controllers

Vaskiluodon Voima Orders Automation Retrofit from Metso for Its Seinajoki Power Plant in Finland

Targeting even better availability and safety Vaskiluodon Voima and Metso have signed an agreement about an extensive automation retrofit at the former’s power plant in Seinäjoki, Finland. With the investment, Vaskiluodon Voima replaces the automation system taken into use in 1989 with modern technology that further improves plant availability and safety. “Metso offered a cost-efficient...

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Miscellaneous Controllers

Vaskiluodon Voima Orders Automation Retrofit from Metso for Its Seinajoki Power Plant in Finland

Targeting even better availability and safety Vaskiluodon Voima and Metso have signed an agreement about an extensive automation retrofit at the former’s power plant in SeinÃ-¤joki, Finland. With the investment, Vaskiluodon Voima replaces the automation system taken into use in 1989 with modern technology that further improves plant availability and safety. “Metso offered a cost-efficient...

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Stretch Rod Cylinder Replacement serves blow molding applications.
Hydraulic Cylinders

Stretch Rod Cylinder Replacement serves blow molding applications.

Designed to fit Krones-® bottle blowing machines, field-reparable Series BCK offers single pressure operation is engineered for extended service life. Features include aluminum alloy head, built-in shock pads that absorb impact energy and eliminate metal-to-metal contact, and cushion controls that reduce field adjustment errors. Retract cylinder speed is set at factory with fixed port orifice,...

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Stretch Rod Cylinder Replacement serves blow molding applications.
Hydraulic Cylinders

Stretch Rod Cylinder Replacement serves blow molding applications.

Designed to fit KronesÂ-® bottle blowing machines, field-reparable Series BCK offers single pressure operation is engineered for extended service life. Features include aluminum alloy head, built-in shock pads that absorb impact energy and eliminate metal-to-metal contact, and cushion controls that reduce field adjustment errors. Retract cylinder speed is set at factory with fixed port...

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Miscellaneous Controllers

Chinese Tissue and Board Producers Choose Metso's Cutting-edge Automation Solutions

Targeting better quality, runnability and overall efficiency Major Chinese tissue and board producers, for example, Wuhu Hengan Paper Co., Ltd and Shandong Sun Paper Industry Joint Stock Co., Ltd, have again shown their confidence in Metso by placing several orders for Metso's cutting-edge automation solutions to boost their processes and improve product quality. Today, Metso is the leading...

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