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Micro PLC features embedded motion control

A-B Micro850 & Enhanced Micro830 controllers permitting up to three (3) axes of motion control. http://www.ceasiamag.com/article/allen-bradley-micro850-and-enhanced-micro830-programmable-logic-controllers-by-rockwell-automation/9105 Share:

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Rockwell Automation Showcases Innovative Solutions at Pack Expo 2012

Show much to show… http://www.azorobotics.com/news.aspx?newsID=3368 Share:

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Securing your industrial networks…

Here is a link to Rockwell Automation’s ‘The JOURNAL’ with information about ODVA’s guidlines to securing Ethernet/IP networks. http://www.rockwellautomation.com/thejournal/exclusive/2012/apr2.html Share:

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Arc Flash Article from ControlDesign.com, “Arc Flash: Not My Fault”

Addressing the responsibility of Arc Flash Safety from an End-User perspective, now there is a push to add that responsibility to the OEM. http://www.controldesign.com/articles/2012/hand-arc-flash-not-my-fault.html?page=full Share:

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Rockwell Automation’s Lower Cost, Higher Power 5370 CompactLogix Controllers

Demonstrated at the 2011 Rockwell Automation Fair. http://www.automation.com/content/rockwell-automations-lower-cost-higher-power-5370-compactlogix-controllers Share:

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Rockwell Automation – Multiple Honors in the Automation World 2011 Leadership in Automation Program

Rockwell Automation named to the ‘First Team’ in “Automation World’s” 2011 Leadership in Automation Program. Press Release Share:

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Upgrading ‘Legacy’ plant control networks – look to EtherNet/IP

Manufacturing facilities facing an upgrade of the controls networks need to look to EtherNet/IP and OEMs need to have this option readily available, if not standard, to keep a competitive edge. Check out the article on Automation.com – “EtherNet/IP Usage … Continue reading

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Rockwell’s new line of ‘Stand Alone’ controllers

Rockwell Automation has introduced a new, stand-alone, controller under its ‘nano / micro’ controller – targeting fewer than 48 I/O points.  Part of their Connected Components line, not designed to work with Integrated Architecture and Logix software. Utilizing their “Connected … Continue reading

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Rockwell: Ethernet’s Momentum in Automation Is Unstoppable

Ethernet as an industrial communications network is main stream and the positive effects with equipment builders. Read more Share:

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“Where We’ll Find Tomorrow’s Manufacturers”

An interesting article on the SustainablePlant website concerning the lack of available Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) based employee base. Check it out here. Share:

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