AP Haslam - Innovation in Open Automation

1 INDUSTRY 4.0 As in all aspects of modern life, technology is transforming the world by generating opportunities that weren't available even a decade ago. The Internet of Things (IoT) and web-connected devices are making processes more accessible and transparent. Smarter Design... One of the great features of the Weidmüller range of automation products is their compact size and clever space-saving design. By reducing the amount of plastic and metals needed in manufacture, our engineers are mindful of the downstream consequences of your design choices. AUTOMATION Controllers The core of any automation project is the Controller, historically the ‘PLC’, but for today’s automation builder, new options with Weidmüller’s award-winning Automation Controller (AC), you can offer localised machine control whilst providing ease of connection to on-site IT systems or, indeed, the Cloud via Node Red. The IT programming landscape for industrial controllers has changed radically with the trend being towards more ‘open source’ web- based type controllers offering greater interoperability over different platforms. Industrial Panel PCs (IPPC): With an integrated touch screen, IPPCs are an excellent choice for certain machine and process applications where you want to integrate the machine control with the existing factory IT system. Our industrial PC comes with the option of a Windows 10 licence, which not all manufacturers include, and integrating an industrial-grade touch screen in your control panel or remote station provides protection, ease of control and visualisation. Automation solutions bring huge benefits like increased productivity, quality and safety at low cost – and enable companies to remotely control their carbon footprint. The U-control 2000 web has been awarded 'German Innovation Award 2020'