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CTC Parker Automation: Machine control software

CTC Parker Automation (Milford, OH) has developed an updated version of MachineShop™ software for developing HMI and machine control applications. Version 1.01 features more than 20 new enhancements, including a configurable memory model that can double the program and system memory.

Pw 17324 Machine

Software offers more than 50 standard communication drivers, including a new A-B Ethernet driver.

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