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Access a multimedia presentation about EtherCAT and its ultra fast, microsecond-level I/O processing performance, low system cost and flexible wiring topologies. This lecture discusses the functional principles and implementation best practices of this high performance Industrial Ethernet technology.
Issue Highlights
- Customized Solutions Bring Future Benefits
- Consider the Consequences of a Cyberattack
- A Switch in Time
Customized Solutions Bring Future Benefits
When a manufacturer or a machine builder has a problem that needs to be solved, who can they count on?
Consider the Consequences of a Cyberattack
When evaluating the likelihood of an attack, it could be worthwhile to consider how attractive you are as a target.
A Switch in Time
The first programmable limit switch (PLS) was resolver-based because of encoder limitations in high-vibration environments.
Market Intelligence Report
Power Supplies/Circuit Protection
Our Control Intelligence Agency (CIA) agents face their toughest battle yet to protect the security and integrity of the results
of our newest user study: Power Supply and Circuit Protection Use. See how they overcame a near-catastrophic CHAOS threat and then
learn about the power supply and circuit protection product preferences and implementation choices of our respondents.
AutomationXchange Solution Provider Profile
Find out how leading solution providers such as ELAU can help improve the performance of your machines at CONTROL DESIGN's 2008 AutomationXchange.
ELAU offers automation solutions for all machines in the consumer packaged goods industries.
For more information on attending this invitation-only event, visit automationxchange.com.
Sponsored Product
Design Your Own Power Supply System Online
Design your own Acopian DC power system/supply online with the System Builder at acopian.com.
Simply enter your requirements, and you’ll receive a quotation for fully wired multiple-output power systems and supplies. Each system
will be completely wired, tested, and shipped within 9 days. 5 year warranty.
ATX East 2008
Automation Solution for Advanced Manufacturing
June 3-5, New York
Visit ATX East to find the automation solutions you need to innovate, succeed, and profit in today’s highly competitive advanced
manufacturing marketplace. Your ATX East badge also provides COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION to five co-located manufacturing shows.
Register today at no cost, for Expo Hall Admission
Sponsored Product
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Do You Use FPGA-Based Controllers?
Twenty-eight percent of our respondents say that using FPGA-based controllers gives them the flexibility to reprogram quickly and
to fix bugs, even when working in the field. On the other hand, 57% of our repsondents don't use these controllers because
they are not supported widely enough by industrial vendors. Do you use FPGA-based controllers?
Take our poll and tell us.
Featured White Paper
Eliminate Risk of Contention and Data Corruption in RS-485 Communications
Do you know that the RS-485 hardware you’re using could be putting you at risk of data corruption and communication errors?
Machine Builder Forum
Will Your Machine Work?
What’s the best way to verify that your machine will work as intended prior to delivery at your customer’s plant?
New Products
Pepperl + Fuchs' ML8 Photoelectric Sensors
Danfoss Drives' FCD QDrive Solution
Turck's BL Programmable Gateways
UV Luminescence Sensor Application Handbook
Upcoming Industry Events
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Sensors Expo & Conference
June 9 - 11, Rosemont, Ill.
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June 10 -12, Boston
