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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
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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.
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Rockwell Automation Expands CompactLogix Offerings…
Adding more power to smaller applications, Rockwell Automation’s is allowing a better cost-to-application match. Click here for article on Automation.com’s website.
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HMIs Are Moving To Mobile…
Article from Automation.com on HMI software moving to the Client / Server world for application mobility. Read article here
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