Controls Hardware and Software
PLCs and Controls
-These manufacturers usually also include sensors, motor controls, motion, wire management and industrial devices
ABB
Allen-Bradley
Automation Direct
Beckhoff
GE
Mitsubishi
Modicon/Schneider
Omron
Siemens
Vipa (A Siemens Step7-based platform)
Motion Control
-Servos, Drives and Systems
Emerson
Yaskawa
Sensors
-Photoelectrics, Proximity and Limit Switches
Balluff
Banner
IFM-Efector
Keyence
General Control Products
Pneumatics
-Actuators, Cylinders and Valves
Festo
Mac
Numatics
SMC
Software
-HMI, Programming, Control and Design Software
Wonderware
You should list Beckhoff Automation. I understand they are now as big as A-B & Siemens. I picked them 10 yrs ago when searching for a high-speed PLC (<1 ms response) that would work as a controller for propulsion testing. The only alternative I found was B&R Automation. For HMI, I later bought Indusoft, but haven't used since that project is on hold. These are all more modern approaches which should appeal to engineers, though one can still use Ladder Logic, if so inclined.
Absolutely, an oversight on my part. Very widely used now days; I’ve even used their I/O with A-B’s PLCs. Thanks!
Omron Automation & Safety has a very comprehensive product line-up and impressive next generation NJ series Machine Automation Controllers. Have a look and keep up the good work. http://industrial.omron.us/en/products/catalogue/default.html
Frank,
I found your website on the Linkedin Group, “controls and automation” I’m with CSIA. I see you have a list of companies here. If it’s ok, would you mind sharing our website. There the readers can find automation and control systems suppliers and integrators. The site is https://www.csiaexchange.com/
Thanks!
Tony Veroeven
CSIA Staff (Control Systems Integrations Association)
Thanks Tony, I added it under the “Resources” tab