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Identifying sustainability quick wins 20/03/2023 Suzanne Gill looks at the role that control engineers have to play in helping industrial plants become more sustainable and explores some of the most easy to implement sustainability projects. Full Story...
AI comes of age in the industrial sector 21/02/2023 Suzanne Gill asks automation vendors for their predictions on how and where artificial intelligence technology can offer benefits in industrial applications. Full Story...
AI technology employed in wastewater trial by Severn Trent Water 14/02/2023 Severn Trent Water and its partners are working with Rockwell Automation to help automate and monitor waste catchments in the UK, employing artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Full Story...
Predicting the journey to improved reliability 30/01/2023 As predictive maintenance moves from a concept into a practical solution, Gaurav Vermaexplains how it is transforming operations – through the use of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), the cloud, mobile applications and AI/ML – to analyse and predict insights using data, and web applications, sharing an entire operations data in one place. Full Story...
New DCS I/O offers greater flexibility 19/12/2022 Rockwell Automation has released the 5000 I/O family that offers high availability and continued evolution of its PlantPAx Distributed Control System (DCS). Full Story...
Find out how digital transformation is driving the road to production 30/08/2022 Suzanne Gill spoke with Sachin Mathur, director of software and control at Rockwell Automation about the digital transformation of manufacturing operations, which has accelerated in recent years in response to a series of unprecedented challenges – including Covid-19, global conflicts, and supply chain disruptions. Full Story...
Bringing smarter drive capabilities to more applications 28/03/2022 Rockwell Automation is expanding the PowerFlex AC variable frequency drive portfolio to support a broader range of motor control applications to offer more flexibility, performance and intelligence in the next generation drive through TotalFORCE Technology. Full Story...
Diagnosis via drives 21/02/2022 Jonathan Smith explains how modern low voltage drives are able to offer predictive diagnostic capabilities. Full Story...
Speeding things up with a digital twin 30/11/2021 Suzanne Gill spoke to some industry experts to find out more about how and why industry is adopting digital twin technology. Full Story...
Convergence questions answered 27/09/2021 Suzanne Gill posed some information technology (IT)/ operational technology (OT) questions to a variety of cyber security experts. Full Story...
Panel discussion (on demand viewing): Improving productivity, reliability and security with integrated process control 20/09/2021 On 16th Sept as Control Engineering Europe hosted an expert panel discussion to find out how modern, distributed control system architecture can address many of the challenges facing operators and technicians in the process industry today. We looked at how to improve productivity, reliability and security through the use of integrated process control systems. Full Story...
TechEd Tuesdays: hands-on, interactive training courses 13/09/2021 Rockwell Automation has announced the launch of a new digital training experience called TechEd Tuesdays, as an extension of its TechEd EMEA event. Full Story...
Partnership offers end-to-end cloud-based industrial traceability 23/07/2021 Rockwell Automation is partnering with Kezzler AS, a cloud-based product digitisation and traceability platform, to help manufacturers capture the journey of their products from raw material sources to point-of-sale or beyond using cloud-based supply chain solutions that focus on product traceability. Full Story...
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Taking control solutions to the next level 21/06/2021 Suzanne Gill, editor of Control Engineering Europe, talks to Richard Sturt, solution architect manager at Rockwell Automation, about a modern process control solution that offers control solutions for modular plant and skid integration Full Story...
Rockwell Automation expands its threat detection services with Cisco Cyber Vision 18/05/2021 Rockwell Automation has added Cisco’s Cyber Vision solution to its existing LifecycleIQ Services portfolio of cybersecurity threat detection offerings. Full Story...
DCS moves with the times 09/03/2021 Control Engineering Europe reports on changing DCS technology which is being adapted to meet the need for more agile production. Full Story...
DCS solution: from skids to plantwide control 19/01/2021 Suzanne Gill finds out more about a distributed control system (DCS) solution that is well suited to use more widely throughout a manufacturing plant, than traditional iterations of the technology. Full Story...
Industrial PCs aim to improve visualisation reliability and security 06/12/2020 Rockwell Automation has released new industrial PCs and software designed to improve the reliability and security of visualisation applications. Full Story...
Rockwell Automation acquires AI-enabled CMMS company 24/11/2020 Rockwell Automation has entered into an agreement to acquire Fiix Inc, a privately-held, AI-enabled computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) company. Full Story...
New system capabilities for DCS 13/10/2020 Rockwell Automation has released the PlantPAx 5.0 distributed control system (DCS). Full Story...
Energy efficiency: Getting a grip 18/08/2020 With energy consumption being one of the biggest costs to industry, Mike Loughran discusses some approaches that can help reduce these costs. Full Story...
The Smart Way to Learn About Smart Manufacturing 16/06/2020 The Second Virtual Event from Rockwell Automation Brings Technologies to Life Online. Join us on June 23rd for VirtualConnect, bringing all the benefits of a live event direct to your desk, offering real-time access to technical specialists and interactive video presentations with the latest news in Smart Manufacturing.Register today for new presentations, more speakers, networking with you peers and an expanded show floor filled with opportunities to learn more. Full Story...
Simplifying smart machines in harsh applications 08/06/2020 The new on-machine Allen-Bradley ArmorBlock I/O modules are able to operate in a wide range of temperatures and offer up to IP69K protection. Full Story...
Where technology convergence leads organisations must follow 01/06/2020 There appears to be agreement among automation vendors that Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) convergence is now becoming a reality across all industrial sectors. Suzanne Gill finds out more about the impact that this will have on the role of the control engineer. Full Story...
Getting on board with a modern DCS solution 02/12/2019 Built in 1997, the LNG Portovenere and LNG Lerici are ships designed for the transportation of liquid natural gas. Having reached the middle of their lifespan, the ships needed to undergo a total renovation project including a new distributed control system. Full Story...
Rockwell and ANSYS form strategic partnership 22/11/2019 A new strategic partnership between Rockwell Automation and ANSYS aims to help customers develop simulation-based digital twins of products, processes or manufacturing. Full Story...
Expanded cyber security threat detection services 22/07/2019 More than half of all respondents to a recent LNS Research survey said their industrial facility has experienced a cybersecurity breach. To help prevent such incidents Rockwell Automation has expanded its Threat Detection Services powered by the Claroty threat detection platform. Full Story...
Starting a revolution with smart devices 15/07/2019 Mike Loughran discusses the migration path for introducing smart devices to a legacy system to enable IIoT. Full Story...
AI module provides predictive analytics from control data 08/07/2019 The new FactoryTalk Analytics LogixAI module from Rockwell Automation – formerly known as Project Sherlock – uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect production anomalies and alert workers so they can investigate or intervene, as necessary. Full Story...
Rockwell Automation control devices support CIP Security 10/12/2018 CIP Security was created to help protect critical industrial communications as part of a defense-in-depth security strategy. Rockwell Automation has introduced the first industrial control products on the market that allow companies to deploy CIP Security in their operations. Full Story...
Safety can now pay its way! 30/07/2018 Arguably, information is the most powerful tool in manufacturing today, with data being made available from the component to enterprise level and converted into information-enabled management tools. But, what effect is this having on machine safety? Full Story...
I/O modules help increase productivity and flexibility 09/07/2018 The creation of smarter, more productive and flexible industrial control systems is possible with the Allen-Bradley FLEX 5000 I/O platform, says Rockwell Automation. Full Story...
DCS empowers a converged workforce through a smarter experience 10/06/2018 The latest release of the PlantPAx distributed control system (DCS) from Rockwell Automation is said to enable smarter, more productive and protected operations. New system capabilities include a more intuitive design and the ability to see contextualised information from plant assets. Full Story...
Overcoming the security challenge 08/04/2018 Connectivity is often seen as a significant challenge to plant security, and in the new era of IIoT it is vital that security considerations are prioritised. Suzanne Gill reports. Full Story...
Machine control for today and tomorrow 18/12/2017 Suzanne Gill collects the thoughts of solution providers relating to current trends and the most important requirements for successful machine control solutions today. Full Story...
New range of open architecture industrial computers and thin clients 24/09/2017 A new family of Allen-Bradley VersaView 5000 industrial computers, thin clients and monitors from Rockwell Automation can help end users modernise standalone or distributed HMI applications to support smart manufacturing. Full Story...
Light curtain improves flexibility and workforce safety 23/08/2017 The new Allen-Bradley GuardShield 450L safety light curtain system from Rockwell Automation is said to offer a flexible solution to enhance workforce safety in an increasingly automated manufacturing environment, while improving productivity through the addition of transceiver technology. Full Story...
Rockwell and Endress+Hauser open joint test plant 09/11/2016 Rockwell Automation and Endress+Hauser recently opened their first joint test plant in Europe for the validation of new products. Full Story...
Servo drive solution frees up cabinet space 19/01/2016 Machine builders who, traditionally, have used separate servo drives to meet high axis-count and power requirements for large custom machines are now able to consolidate to a single platform. Full Story...
Evaluation service aims to optimise IT asset management 22/12/2015 Rockwell Automation has released new software and enterprise evaluation services designed to help manufacturers and industrial operators better manage their assets and reduce risk. Full Story...
Collaboration aims to show benefits of IIoT 23/11/2015 Rockwell Automation and FANUC are collaborating on several new initiatives to help customers realise productivity gains through the implementation of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Full Story...
The future is about more than product spec 03/11/2015 David Nicholl, UK sales director for Rockwell Automation, believes that vendor competition, based on product specification alone, is now a thing of the past. Full Story...
Safety maturity index tool helps improve safety performance 01/05/2015 Rockwell Automation has launched its Safety Maturity Index (SMI) tool, a self-guided assessment that gives visibility into the effectiveness of safety programs and the ability to optimise plant performance. Full Story...
All-gigabit industrial switch 28/04/2015 Rockwell Automation has expanded its Allen-Bradley Stratix family of industrial switches with an all-gigabit option that helps achieve higher network speeds for high bandwidth applications. Full Story...
MES solution for medical device manufacturers 21/04/2015 Medical device manufacturers that combine discrete and batch processes can now use PharmaSuite manufacturing execution system (MES) software from Rockwell Automation as their sole track-and-trace platform, achieving tracking capabilities down to the smallest saleable unit. Full Story...
Integrated machinery condition monitoring solution 13/03/2015 The new integrated Allen-Bradley condition-monitoring system is said to allow manufacturers to utilise the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture system, rather than an isolated condition-monitoring device, to assess current equipment health, predict potential issues, and help avoid damage to critical machinery. Full Story...
Machinery safety system integrator programme 03/02/2015 Rockwell Automation has created the Machinery Safety System Integrator program to help manufacturers identify best-in-class safety system integrators – with current safety standards expertise, a proven track record in building safety systems, and knowledge of productivity-enhancing safety technologies. Full Story...
Mobile capabilities added to enterprise manufacturing intelligence software 19/01/2015 New capabilities embedded into the FactoryTalk VantagePoint EMI v6.0 software from Rockwell Automation gives the freedom to use any digital device to easily access optimised performance metrics and data analytics from plant floors and machines. Full Story...
Extended DCS capabilities 02/12/2014 Rockwell Automation has added new virtualisation, batch management and integrated motor control capabilities to its PlantPAx process automation system. The new features combine to extend the capabilities of the company’s DCS platform to simplify system design, deployment, operation and maintenance. Full Story...
Making the most of IoT 20/11/2014 At a recent automation conference in Ireland – organised by Hanley Automation – Rockwell Automation and Cisco jointly presented their manufacturing vision for the ‘connected enterprise’ and explained how they believe it will overcome many of today’s manufacturing challenges. Suzanne Gill reports. Full Story...
In-process control capabilities added to MES solutiom 28/10/2014 In-process control (IPC) checks are essential in the highly regulated life sciences industry. However, manually conducting IPC checks can introduce human error, while standalone IPC systems are difficult to integrate with electronic batch records. Full Story...
Breaking down industrial security 08/10/2014 Mark Daniels and Richard Piggin discuss the issues surrounding cyber security for Industrial control systems and look at different approaches to ensure the best protection for critical business enablers. Full Story...
FANUC and Rockwell Automation to collaborate on integrated manufacturing solutions 23/09/2014 FANUC and Rockwell Automation, have announced a global collaboration effort to provide customers with a seamless and integrated manufacturing solution. Full Story...
On-Machine Ethernet switch shrinks the size and cost of control cabinets 27/08/2014 Rockwell Automation has launched its first on-machine switch – the Allen-Bradley ArmorStratix 5700. Built with ruggedised IP67 protection, the Layer 2 managed industrial Ethernet switch can be mounted directly onto a machine or application, helping to reduce the overall size and cost of a control cabinet. Full Story...
Increased functionality for safety system design software 01/07/2014 The Safety Automation Builder (SAB) tool, from Rockwell Automation, now benefits from new additions to the safety function library and more languages. Full Story...
Wireless access point for remote and difficult-to-reach areas 10/06/2014 To make accessing critical production data easier within the manufacturing enterprise, Rockwell Automation has launched the Allen-Bradley Stratix 5100 wireless access point (WAP) featuring a work group bridge. Full Story...
Register to attend Automation University on the Move 06/05/2014 Automation University on the Move is Rockwell Automation's premium branded event series. Topics including networks, safety, security and software will be included on the agendas at all four of this year's events. Visit the dedicated event website to learn more and register. Full Story...
Electronic overload relay promises productive motor monitoring and protection 06/05/2014 Rockwell Automation has developed the new Allen-Bradley E300 electronic overload relay which integrates communications, including EtherNet/IP, current-measurement technology, and time-saving I/O options, in a modular design. Full Story...
Turning Data into Actionable Information 11/03/2014 Download this whitepaper from Rockwell Automation to learn how historical operational data can become useable production information. Full Story...
Micro PLC optimised for standalone and remote machines 03/02/2014 Rockwell Automation has added the Micro820 PLC to its Allen-Bradley Micro800 PLC family. Full Story...
AC drives promises 'just enough' control 16/10/2013 Adding to its Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 520-series of compact AC drives, Rockwell Automation has introduced the PowerFlex 523 AC drive, with flexible features designed to help users be more competitive. Full Story...
Routeco becomes a Rockwell Automation distributor in the Netherlands 02/09/2013 Rockwell Automation has announced that Routeco, a distributor of industrial automation and control products in the Netherlands, will become a preferred distributor for the Dutch market. Full Story...
Setting new MES standards for pharma and biotech 16/07/2013 Rockwell Automation has released its Rockwell Software PharmaSuite v5.0 system for pharmaceutical and biotech production, said to set new standards for MES performance in automation, risk management, cost reduction and regulatory compliance. Full Story...
Liberating operators from the control room 07/05/2013 There is universal agreement that mobile devices will be making an appearance on more plant floors in the future, although agreement from automation suppliers on a timescale for this to become general practice is less easy to come by. Suzanne Gill reports. Full Story...
Configuration tool aims to simplify machinery safety-system design 17/04/2013 Rockwell Automation has released a new configuration and design tool to help machinery automation system engineers save time when designing safety systems. Full Story...
PC or PLC based control – take your pick 26/03/2013 Automation suppliers may never agree on whether PC or PLC-based control offers the best solution – in reality it really depends on the application and user preference. However, with most PLC-based systems now offering the same ‘openness’ as PCs, they look like they will be around for some time. Full Story...
HMI promises an enhanced operator experience 19/03/2013 Increased functionality and an enhanced operator experience are promised with the introduction of the latest version of the FactoryTalk HMI software from Rockwell Automation. Full Story...
Meeting the challenges to come with smarter manufacturing 05/02/2013 At the Rockwell Automation Fair 2012, Keith Nosbusch, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation, took the opportunity to explain how he believes ‘smart manufacturing’ can help industry to meet future challenges. Suzanne Gill reports. Full Story...
Bringing high-performance control and information solutions to machine and equipment builders 21/11/2012 The expanded Midrange system portfolio of scalable Allen-Bradley servo drives, variable frequency drives, industrial Ethernet switches, and unified engineering and design from Rockwell Automation aims to help machine and equipment builders reduce cost and complexity. Full Story...
Safety device has the vision to protect 19/09/2012 The latest addition to the Rockwell Automation safety opto-electronic product family, the SC300 hand detection safety sensor, is a compact Type 3, SIL 2, IEC 62061, PLd EN ISO 13849-1 vision-based protective device (VBPD), which uses image-processing technology to detect the intrusion of objects through a detection window. Full Story...
Power monitors help control and reduce industrial energy consumption 17/07/2012 Scalable, cost-effective insight into how, when and where energy is being used throughout a production process is provided by the Allen-Bradley PowerMonitor from Rockwell Automation. Full Story...
Process control takes to the sea 12/06/2012 Appreciation of open, off-the-shelf networks and automation infrastructures are growing within the marine industry and many vessel operators and shipbuilders are looking at adopting control and communication hardware more commonly seen in manufacturing applications. Full Story...
EtherNet/IP-enabled servo drive 10/04/2012 The new Allen-Bradley Kinetix 350 single-axis EtherNet/IP servo drive, from Rockwell Automation, is said to offer cost-effective co-ordinated motion for low-axis machines. The drive can lower costs for the deployment of integrated motion on low-axis machines found in applications such as indexing tables, process skids, case packers, erectors and packaging. Full Story...
Waste-to-Energy process order for Rockwell Automation 03/04/2012 Cynar, a technology company in the waste-to-energy market, has awarded an contract to Rockwell Automation to design and build a new end-of-life plastic to fuel conversion plant in the UK for SITA UK, a partner in the development. Full Story...
The business case for safety 28/02/2012 Mark Eitzman, safety market development manager at Rockwell Automation, argues the business case for safety and highlights the direct links between improved worker safety and increased productivity, sustainability and financial stability. Full Story...
Michelin Group signs preferred partner agreement 07/02/2012 Tyre manufacturer, Michelin, has signed a four-year agreement that makes Rockwell Automation its preferred partner for supplying industrial automation and controls to its factories worldwide. Full Story...
Making the move to a plantwide control solution 24/01/2012 According to research performed by the ARC Advisory Group, the global process industry loses approximately $20 billion annually, or about 5% of annual production, due to unscheduled downtime from aging DCS systems. Full Story...
Online and mobile application energy-saving calculators 10/01/2012 A new tool has been introduced by Rockwell Automation to allow manufacturers to use mobile devices or computers to calculate the potential savings from equipment such as variable frequency drives, power pumps and fans. Full Story...
SecureConnect provides new protection from electrical hazards 20/12/2011 Users of the Allen-Bradley CENTERLINE 2100 motor control center from Rockwell Automation can help reduce workers’ exposure to live voltage with SecureConnect. Full Story...
New Whitepaper – Optimising your most critical asset 20/12/2011 Nick Goebel, global director for Rockwell Automation customer training services, explores workforce readiness options and explains what manufacturers should look for when selecting a partner to design and execute training programmes which enable the workforce to effectively operate increasingly innovative automation technology. CLICK HERE TO SEE WHITEPAPER Full Story...
Overcoming obsolescence issues with minimal disruption 29/11/2011 CEE reports on how TOTAL E&P UK has succeeded in safely upgrading a number of vital systems on two of its Alywyn Area fields platforms. Full Story...
Nyrstar Hobart chooses process automation system to replace DCS 16/11/2011 Nyrstar Hobart, a leading global multi-metals company, has awarded an order to Rockwell Automation and its Global Solutions team to replace a distributed control system (DCS) at the company’s zinc smelting operation in Hobart, Tasmania. Full Story...
EtherNet /IP to DeviceNet link 08/11/2011 Rockwell Automation has launched The EtherNet/IP Communications Auxiliary. A new EtherNet/IP-to-DeviceNet link module has been introduced by Rockwell to allow products that sit on a DeviceNet network to easily communicate with EtherNet/IP-based scanners. Full Story...
Online support in seven languages 04/10/2011 Rockwell Automation is now offering its online support ,Knowledgebase, in seven languages. Full Story...
Live demo of cutting edge process automation solution at Offshore Europe 19/09/2011 Rockwell Automation ran live demonstrations of its PlantPAx process control solution for the oil and gas industry at the recent Offshore Europe 2011 event. Full Story...
RFID system for manufacturing and process applications 13/09/2011 A new RFID technology, based on Ethernet/IP and open standards, delivers flexibility and ruggedness to demanding industrial applications. Full Story...
An alternative to DCS or PLC/SCADA? 06/09/2011 Traditionally, users have had a choice between a DCS or a PLC/SCADA approach when selecting a control system for use in process control applications. Richard Sturt, Rockwell Automation business development manager, process Industries, believes that Rockwell can offer a solution for users needing elements of both of these approaches. Full Story...
Integrated motor and process control solution put to work on oil sands project 30/08/2011 Grizzly Oil Sands, a Canadian, independent oil sands company is to use the Rockwell Automation PlantPAx process automation system to help it produce more than 5,000 barrels of oil per day at the first phase of its Algar Lake Project. Full Story...
Off-the-shelf machine level Historian 17/05/2011 Rockwell Automation has announced the release of FactoryTalk Historian Machine Edition (ME) version 2.2 software with native connectivity to the OSIsoft PI System. This gives PI system users who employ Allen-Bradley ControlLogix controllers an off-the-shelf, machine-level historian application that can transfer historical data to their on-site or enterprise wide PI System. Full Story...
Common control platform for Avantha Power BOP system 03/05/2011 Avantha Power has selected Rockwell Automation as its automation provider for the utility’s balance of plant (BOP) applications for the next three years, which will allow the company to adopt a common control platform for its entire BOP system, with the aim of improving plantwide optimisation and reducing lifecycle costs. Full Story...
Strategic partnership to allow Super Critical Water Oxidation to gain momentum. 15/11/2010 A strategic partnership between Rockwell Automation and Ireland-based SCFI, has been announced, in a bid to change the way that water and waste water sludge is dealt with – by using a 'Super Critical Water Oxidation’ process that results in almost 100% solubility for gases and organic compounds. Full Story...
Intelligent motor control centers lay the foundation for improvements in manufacturing efficiency and reliability 28/10/2010 Advances in MCC technology enable the delivery of detailed diagnostics to help improve productivity and maximise asset availability. A new white paper, produced by Rockwell Automation, explains how advanced intelligent motor control centers (MCCs) provide process application users with critical information that ultimately helps minimise and prevent downtime Full Story...
Rockwell addresses health and safety with show appearance 18/08/2010 Rockwell Automation is highlighting services, software and hardware, that will help plant and machinery designers tackle safety legislation, ahead of Health+Safety 10. The UK show, held in Bolton, October 13 to 14, is part of a series of regional exhibitions covering the health and safety arena. Full Story...
Rockwell Automation bolsters development tool 16/08/2010 Rockwell Automation has incorporated the latest changes in the ISA-88 standard into its Power Programming version 4 development tool. This covers the inclusion of OMAC (Organisation for Machine Automation and Control) PackML guidelines. Full Story...
Rockwell gets TÜV thumbs up for e-stop buttons 27/07/2010 Rockwell Automation has earned TÜV certification for the B10d Functional Safety rating on all styles of Allen-Bradley emergency-stop push buttons. The certification shores up the company’s claims that its e-stop components bolster worker safety and increase productivity. Full Story...
Cadalec scoops overseas project with PICS capability 29/04/2010 When tendering for a large overseas project UK based control system specialist, Cadalec noted that the specification required the application to be simulated using PICS software. Cadalec had recently upgraded its PICS software from HardwarePT, placing them in a comfortable position to deliver a project with high efficiency and reduced costs. Full Story...
Liquids manufacture gets automation boost 29/01/2010 PZ Cussons, the company behind household brands such as Original Source, Imperial Leather and Carex, has built a new liquids manufacturing facility in Manchester. Endress+Hauser’s FieldCare software was implemented to maintain and configure the army of instrumentation installed at the plant. Full Story...
Rockwell Automation sponsors release of open-source software stack 08/12/2009 Open-source EtherNet/IP communication stack developed by the Vienna University of Technology cost effectively connects I/O devices. Full Story...
Rockwell Automation and Eplan in software deal 12/11/2009 New interface from Rockwell Automation and Eplan Software & Services will make Eplan Electric P8 electrical design software available in RSLogix, allowing electrical engineers, control hardware engineers and software programmers to automatically synchronise controls configuration data. Full Story...
Machine building: Flexibility is silver bullet for packaging machine design 12/05/2009 Predictive maintenance, online parts ordering, energy monitoring are information metrics moving to the operator level or machine level. Full Story...
‘Integrated Architecture’ system expands 11/03/2009 Rockwell Automation says it has added more than 30 new capabilities its ‘Integrated Architecture System’ for advanced process control, midrange machine builders, safety and IT convergence solutions. Full Story...
Rockwell joins forces with ProLeiT 09/03/2009 Rockwell Automation’s recent global agreement with ProLeiT AG targets brewing, dairy and related industries, offering them faster start-up and commissioning of application in an open architecture development environment. The agreement allows ProLeiT to more tightly integrate its Plant iT industry solution with the Rockwell Automation Logix Control Platform. Full Story...
CIP networks: 24 V dc power with Ethernet specification expected in April 06/03/2009 End-users can face incompatibility when designing and deploying 24V auxiliary power on the factory floor. In response, ODVA, keeper of the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) network, is creating a 24 V dc 'Power with Ethernet' specification to help power e-stops, I/O sources and devices, actuators, and controllers. Full Story...
Robot Roundup 06/01/2009 ‘Original equipment manufacturers are starting to run robotics with off-the-shelf controls and even large robot manufacturers are adopting the use of embedded nonproprietary software,’ says Dan Throne, sales and marketing manager, Bosch Rexroth Corp, Electric Drives and Controls. Full Story...
Rockwell unveils PowerFlex 755 26/11/2008 Rockwell Automation has reacted to changing global standards and certifications with the launch of a new AC drive. The PowerFlex 755 AC is the first model to be released from the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750 series and incorporates new safety functions and features designed to boost integration. Full Story...
FDI achievement result of co-operation with process control suppliers 14/11/2008 The FDI (Field Device Integration) team has completed the draft architecture and inventory of use case analysis, describing the achievements as a milestone. The Steering Committee of the EDDL Co-operation Team has worked closely with the FDT Group to advance a common solution for field device integration. Full Story...
Fieldbus Facts October 2008 14/11/2008 The newly established Fieldbus Foundation Central and Eastern European Marketing Committee (FFCEEMC) will seek to increase awareness and adoption of FOUNDATION technology throughout the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region through end user-focused activities such as training, technical support, trade show participation, and seminars, the Fieldbus Foundation announced recently. Full Story...
Upgrading Control: Migration or Evolution? 12/09/2008 When a process control platform needs upgrading, the answer can be an incremental change, a system-wide rip and replace, or anything in between. Users have more options than ever. Full Story...
Fieldbus Foundation: Better Device Descriptions, Device Coupler Test Spec, board member 08/08/2008 Fieldbus Foundation has streamlined fieldbus development for device and system suppliers by enhancing its Device Descriptions (DD). In separate announcements, the organisation released the final Device Coupler Test Specification and named a DuPont executive to its board. Full Story...
Safety reference resources, standards, CD, white paper 15/07/2008 As ISA is offering a CD full of process safety references, Rockwell Automation offers a new white paper examining the holistic approach to safety. Full Story...
Dairy Farmers of Britain meets demanding contracts 26/06/2008 Dairy Farmers of Britain has completed an £850,000 (€1 million) bulk storage project, in an effort to meet the demands of supermarket contracts. Full Story...
Webcasts: Networks, cultures converge; plant-floor networking; how to work with IT 25/06/2008 Based on knowledge of manufacturing and IT cultures, Rockwell Automation and Cisco are holding a series of educational seminars to help organisations implement change by establishing best practices between IT and manufacturing. Full Story...
Rockwell announces process strategy 08/05/2008 Rockwell Automation has been very busy over the last year with acquisitions of ICSTriplex, ProsCon and Pavilion. The company recently outlined its strategy behind the purchases and how it felt the new additions had bolstered its process portfolio. Full Story...
Industrial motors: more torque, more integration 06/05/2008 Makers of industrial motors are quick to adapt their products to the needs of manufacturing. In this article we look at direct-drive, permanent-magnet (PM) 'torque motors,' so called 'integrated' motors where the drive is combined with the motor, servo motors large and small, and an extra rugged duty AC motor designed for the harshest environments in process automation. Full Story...
Linux to ControlLogix solution uses OPC 17/04/2008 ‘If you’ve watched a plane be deiced, you’ve probably seen a Task Force Tips (TFT) product in action,’ said president Stewart McMillan. TFT makes water delivery solutions – nozzles, hoses and valves – for clients worldwide including firefighters and aerospace firms. Full Story...
Washing eggs with fuzzy logic 18/03/2008 Arriving at a solution sometimes comes from learning a different way to express the problem. Fuzzy logic has been around for more than forty years, so it isn’t anything new to the controls community. Full Story...
Rockwell Automation : Process Solutions 17/01/2008 White paper and literature downloads, brought to you by Rockwell Automation Full Story...
Premier Power boosts compressor control 16/01/2008 Premier Power has installed a SCADA solution to monitor compressor status in the control room of its gas-fired electricity generating station B at Ballylumford, Northern Ireland. Full Story...
Condition Monitoring: Some Economic Issues 01/09/2007 New ways to gather information, such as wireless networking, plus information integration are helping users avoid costly downtime on their equipment. Full Story...
Schneider ramps up participation with ODVA 20/04/2007 Schneider Electric has upped its involvement to become a principle member of ODVA, joining Cisco Systems, Eaton Electrical, Omron Corporation and Rockwell Automation. Full Story...
Rockwell buys ProsCon 22/02/2007 Rockwell Automation, on 1 February 2007, acquired Ireland-based engineering company, ProsCon Holdings. Full Story...
Rockwell adds family to switch range 06/12/2006 Rockwell Automation claims to boost machine safety with a family of coded non-contact switches. Full Story...
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