With the new line of Allen Bradley Kinetix VPC servomotors from Rockwell Automation, manufacturers can run machines in processes such as converting, printing and web handling at higher speeds and higher torque, significantly improving machine throughput. “The Kinetix VPC servo motor provides high continuous torque at high speeds over long periods of time,” said David […]
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Improving safety design for machines
Safety design tools help optimize the design process to get machines safety-compliant and operational faster. George Schuster Rockwell Automation When it comes to specifying and designing machine safety systems, manufacturers and machine builders face a long list of challenges. They’re responsible for conducting risk assessments, determining which safety devices to use and which standards to […]
Wisconsin technical college develops automated manufacturing program
Rick Jacobs Co-program Director for Automated Manufacturing Systems Technology Madison Area Technical College Madison, Wisconsin For many people, the word “manufacturing” conjures up images of monotonous manual labor in dingy factories. Part of Peter Dettmer’s job is correcting that misperception. Dettmer co-chairs the Automated Manufacturing Program at Madison Area Technical College (Madison College). Madison College […]
Interview: Rockwell and Design World talk IT/OT convergence
Recently, I got the chance to attend the 2014 Automation Fair in Anaheim, California. One of the big topics was the convergence of information technologies and operational technologies – IT and OT. The idea? Integrated platforms that connect enterprises (and their IT and OT) can boost productivity and product quality, especially for manufacturing and industrial […]
What is your cost for unplanned electric motor downtime?
by Bill Martin, Product Manager, Electronic Overload Relays, Rockwell Automation Electric motors, if not properly protected, can cause damage if overloaded. A variety of motor protection devices are available for varying applications to prevent this.. Electric motors are the backbone to today’s modern industry. They provide the mechanical energy needed for most manufacturing processes—but they […]
A look ahead
We talked with a select group of motion control technology providers to learn what is in store for system integrators and designers in 2014. Users of motion control technologies can be assured of one thing: energy efficiency and integrated systems will continue to be a focus. And single cable solutions will be one way in […]
Kinetix 6000M integrated drive-motor simplify cabling
Rockwell Automation has combined the technologies of Allen-Bradley MP Series food-grade servo motor with Kinetix 6000 multi-axis servo drive into a compact, on-machine package that allows machine builders to reduce the time spent on wiring while simplifying cabling. Specifically designed to integrate with the Kinetix 600 as well as Kinetix 6200 multi-axis servo-drive systems, the […]
High Performance EtherNet/IP-Enabled Servo Drive From Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation’s (www.rockwellautomation.com) Allen-Bradley Kinetix 350 single-axis EtherNet/IP servo drive offers high-performance motion control for the EtherNet/IP industrial Ethernet network. The servo drive promises to minimize the cost of deploying integrated motion on low-axis machines used in applications like process skids, indexing tables, erectors, packaging and case packers. “By leveraging EtherNet/IP for control and motion, […]
Rockwell Automation unveils RSLogix 5000 v20
Taking into account the needs of machine builders and manufacturers for a smaller control system, Rockwell Automation (www.rockwellautomation.com) has unveiled the latest version of its RSLogix 500 software, which is the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture system’s design and configuration software. Rockwell revealed that when combined with right-sized, scalable control system components, the RSLogix 5000 v20 […]
Rockwell’s motion-control technology enhances packaging machine
Faced with the challenge of developing machines that produce more products at a faster rate but offer greater accuracy and efficiency, Thiele Technologies (www.thieletech.com) turns to Rockwell Automation (www.rockwellautomation.com) for solutions. Rockwell Automation provided the control solution that would enhance the flexibility and performance of Thiele’s Nigrelli Envoy Tray Former Packer, a continuous-motion, high-speed packaging […]
