To avoid incompatibility when designing and deploying 24 V auxiliary power on the factory floor. In response, ODVA is creating a "Power with Ethernet" specification for ODVA's networks based on Common Industrial Protocol (CIP). The 24 V dc auxiliary power specification is expected this month. See diagram. Link to separate P…
In this daily report from Hannover Fair, we focus on developing projects and technologies of particular interest to the Control Engineering audience. This report focuses on three new initiatives from the Fraunhofer Institute.
Hannover Fair 2009 product introductions include wireless intelligent sensors, IP67 gigabit Ethernet switches, a robotic controller, safety products, and some very rugged test gear.
Cancer researchers develop a new optical coherence tomography system using a patented light-source technology, a high-speed data acquisition system, and 32 digitizers to provide 256 simultaneously sampled channels.
Energy supply security is heavily discussed at Hannover Fair 2009. The backdrop of the global environmental crisis and the increase in U.S. momentum to combat climate change provided additional context to the discussions. Key include technologies, policies, and funding. Link to other Hannover coverage.