PLC and Industrial Control Solutions for the OEM

Divelbiss Corporation History

 
   
 
 
1995
  • Divelbiss utilizes the Team Engineering concept to promote a strong communication and problem-solving network between the engineering staff and other staff members.
  • Fuzzy Logic is now available as a standard feature in Divelbiss' controllers to allow for more precise control.
1994
  • Divelbiss introduces the Universal Control Panel, a companion of the Boss Bear, which offers complete power over most data acquisition and control functions including temperature, pressure, speed position, and batch counting.
  • Divelbiss initiates a quality management program for all employees.
1993
  • The Watchman Reporter System emerges. This rugged low-cost telemetry system monitors in-plant or remote site status/data and reports to a central control point on occurence, at specific times or on demand via fax, personal pager, and modem.
1990
  • Divelbiss introduces its powerful Boss Bear microcomputer, which is specifically designed for process control, monitoring and automation.
1985
  • The first smart hand-held programmer for the PLC Industry, the Intelligent Programmer is released.
1984
  • Divelbiss expands its contract assembly and product development services into the
    Midwestern states with a positive response.
1983
  • Divelbiss develops a SCADA System to be used in the oil fields to collect production data and to control well sites. This extensive networking expertise can now be used to control in-factory automation network systems.
1982
  • Divelbiss introduces the first Ladder Diagram programmer for the PLC industry using
    a personal computer.
  • The Baby Bear Bones Programmable Controller, a full-featured single board
    microcomputer which is ideal for OEM's to standardize upon is released.
1979
  • The Bear Bones Programmable Logic Controller was introduced.
  • In affiliation with the U.S. Army at Fort Monmouth, Divelbiss also completes the development and testing of an optical polarization receiver. This receiver allowed development of a "BASIC" interpreter that had real time extensions.
1978
  • The ICM Programmable Controller is introduced.
1977
  • A special control module for a shipboard sewage treatment system is developed.
1976
  • Divelbiss experiences moderate growth due in part to increased demand for microcomputer systems and the acceptance of the microcomputer for industrial control applications.
1974
  • Divelbiss focuses their efforts on product development and design engineering services.