Smart controls get smarter.(Brief Article)

Machine controllers and process technology will keep getting smarter at NPE 2000.

Barber-Colman Co. (Booth N6016): Maco DS/EM3 controlling injection molding machines, extruders or blow molders. A Maco Lite family with a larger screen and more functions in a small cabinet. AC and DC input options on its Series 7 of power controllers. A Model 2604 melt pressure controller. Parison programming on the Maco DS blow molding controller, and an extrusion control system.

Branden Technologies Inc. (Booth N6569): Software for real-time, plantwide process and production