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PLCopen XML Standard Update
By Bill Lydon, Automation.com PLCopen finalized release 2.1 of the PLCopen Technical Committee 6 – XML Standard. This release 2.1 is based version 2.0 published in December 2008, as well as the feedback received from PLCopen members and the AutomationML organization. Here’s a synopsis of what the standard contains. -
PLCopen Fluid Power Task Force Kick-off Meeting
On June 23, 2009 in Frankfurt, Germany, the PLCopen Fluid Power Task Force had its first technical meeting to define function blocks for fluid power and hydraulic applications. Founding members of the task group include Bosch Rexroth, Eaton and Parker Hannifin bringing broad fluid power and controls experience; B&R, Eckelmann, ISG, Siemens representing control and integration expertise; 3S CoDeSys with a commitment of tightly integrated control software tools. -
GE Fanuc to provide Proficy for furnace and plant utility system in China
Sansteel chose Proficy Process Systems for its furnace revamp project in Shanghai. The solution, valued at $300,000, will provide critical control for both the metal furnace and the plant utility system. -
Seven vendors join Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork Program
Vendors include Custom Control Manufacturing, E-Technologies, Grantek, JNE Automation, Melfi Technologies, Power Engineers and The Stellar Group. -
ELUTIONS acquires eMAC and uMAC energy controls from Lime Energy
Lime Energy sold its eMAC and uMAC products to Elutions.