Rockwell Automation named three organizations as recipients of its fourth annual Manufacturing Safety Excellence Awards. The recipients are Dana Incorporated, a global supplier of powertrain technology; MESNAC, an equipment builder in China; and OCME, a global equipment builder in Italy. “This awards program celebrates the world’s safest manufacturing companies for their leadership in making workplace […]
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HMI and controller maker IDEC uses alternative energy to power Silicon Valley facility
IDEC is a manufacturer of innovative industrial automation and control products, and has a corporate mandate to reduce carbon footprint and increase the use of renewable energy sources at its facilities world-wide. To meet this mandate, cut costs and improve the environment, the U.S. headquarters in Silicon Valley uses a combination of roof-mounted solar panels […]
New Rockwell Automation Analytics Solutions scale from device through enterprise
By 2020, the industrial sector will be producing nearly 15 trillion gigabytes of data. With increasing amounts of data, manufacturers must find more effective and efficient ways to put this data to use. Rockwell Automation is releasing expanded and scalable analytics offerings to help customers more quickly and easily gain insight from their investments in automation technology. “Our Connected […]
Leaders convene to learn about accelerating global industrial productivity with the connected enterprise
More than 10,000 industrial professionals are in attendance at the 25th annual Automation Fair event from Rockwell Automation in Atlanta to discover how a more connected industrial business can improve its ability to compete globally. Hosted by Rockwell Automation and its PartnerNetwork members, the Automation Fair event is the largest educational forum and trade show […]
PTDA 2016 Industry Summit: Lead in Disruptive Times
Seven hundred and fifty people from the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry, including nearly 590 delegates, came together October 19-22 in San Diego, Calif., where tools and information to “Lead in Disruptive Times” were delivered through cutting edge presentations, the latest in business and market information and multiple networking opportunities. The PTDA 2016 Industry Summit, […]
Delta becomes member of the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI)
Delta Products Corporation of Research Triangle Park NC, strengthens its commitment to the packaging market. “In April, Delta started the process to become a more present and contributing member to the PMMI organization and community,” said Bill Faber, Director of Marketing for Delta’s industrial automation business group. “As a leading supplier of industrial automation technology, […]
PTDA Foundation builds awareness, recognizes achievements at PTDA Annual Summit
At last month’s Power Transmission Distributors Association’s (PTDA) Annual Summit at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, the PTDA Foundation shared how it is helping to increase engagement and connections in the industry through its educational endeavors as well as recognition of lifelong industry leaders. The PTDA Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization with separate leadership from […]
Rockwell Automation recognized by the Society of Women Engineers
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) recognized the Rockwell Automation Insider Risk Team with the Global Team Leadership award for its impact on the Society and the engineering community. Dawn Cappelli, vice president and chief information security officer at Rockwell Automation, accepted the award today in Philadelphia at WE16, SWE’s annual conference, during the formal awards banquet. […]
Metric-motor maker Lafert completes San Donà expansion
New investments have been made at Lafert’s major plant in San Donà di Piave, Italy. Lafert — with North American presence in Lafert NA based in the greater Toronto area in Ontario, Canada — designs and manufactures: • IEC metric motors • CEMP Flame proof motors • Sacemi Coolant Pumps • SITI metric line of gearboxes Now at […]
PTDA welcomes seven new members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, recently welcomed seven new member companies. PTDA Distributor Members Central Chain & Transmission, Co. (Yakima, Wash.) is a distributor of adjustable speed drives, bearings, belt & chain drives, conveyors & material handling components, shaft couplings, hydraulic & […]