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New controllers simplify machines, improve safety performance

April 23, 2018 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

ControlLogix 5580 controllers

Engineers can simplify their machine safety systems and improve safety performance using new controllers from Rockwell Automation. The Allen-Bradley GuardLogix 5580 and Compact GuardLogix 5380 controllers can be scaled from safety system levels SIL 2/PLd to SIL 3/PLe. This scalability can help engineers optimize a safety system design and potentially reduce its costs, while adhering […]

Filed Under: Stand-Alone Controllers Tagged With: rockwellautomation

Rockwell Automation to Show Intelligent Motion Systems at ATX West

February 1, 2018 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Attendees at the Automation Technology Expo West (ATX West) in Anaheim, Calif. Feb. 6 to 8 can learn how to enhance productivity using intelligent motion systems from Rockwell Automation. The systems that will be demonstrated use independent cart technology to help manufacturers reach new levels of throughput and process optimization. Rockwell Automation will be exhibiting […]

Filed Under: Conveyors + linear transport systems, Featured, Integrated Motion Systems Tagged With: rockwellautomation

Scalable graphic terminals help increase productivity in smaller applications

January 12, 2018 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Machine and equipment builders are already using tight integration between the HMI and controller to help increase productivity in large applications. With the new Allen-Bradley PanelView 5310 family of graphic terminals, they can now bring these integration benefits to smaller applications. The PanelView 5310 graphic terminals deliver the same usability benefits and enhanced integration with […]

Filed Under: HMIs Tagged With: rockwellautomation

Rockwell Automation announces winners of Manufacturing Safety Excellence Awards

November 17, 2017 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

To recognize industrial companies with best-in-class safety, Rockwell Automation has announced automotive manufacturer Honda of Canada Manufacturing and U.K.-based equipment builder A.M.P Rose as the winners of its fifth annual Manufacturing Safety Excellence Awards. “The awards honor organizations that are leading the way in workplace safety by implementing a strong safety culture, well-executed compliance procedures, […]

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Networking and IoT to support automated warehouse for e-commerce

November 13, 2017 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

The Internet has changed human life around the world, and one major way has been in the form of e-commerce. Annual U.S. retail e-commerce sales now exceed $320 billion, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. It’s even sustained 15% year-over-year growth, and retail e-commerce sales now account for more than 10% of total sales. […]

Filed Under: Controls, Featured, Industrial Automation, Integrated Motion Systems, Networking + IoT Tagged With: rockwellautomation

Rockwell Automation recognized by Catalyst CEO Champions For Change

November 7, 2017 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Rockwell Automation is being recognized by the Catalyst CEO Champions For Change (Catalyst Champion) initiative—a collective of more than 50 high-profile CEOs who are visibly supporting and driving diversity, inclusion and gender equality within their organizations—for driving change to advance women into leadership. According to a progress report released today by Catalyst, using baseline data […]

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Rockwell Automation collaborates with Cleveland-area college on industrial training program 

October 26, 2017 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Rockwell Automation has announced collaboration with Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) on an industrial training program to help meet the needs of today’s advanced manufacturing jobs. Tri-C’s new Manufacturing Technology Center for Excellence in Cleveland aims to combat the convergence of workforce challenges facing manufacturers, including changing technologies, evolving skill sets, an aging workforce and a […]

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Rockwell Automation announces CEO Blake Moret will become Chairman

September 7, 2017 By Paul Heney Leave a Comment

Rockwell Automation Inc. has announced that its board of directors has elected President and Chief Executive Officer Blake D. Moret as chairman of the board effective Jan. 1, 2018. Moret, 54, succeeds Keith D. Nosbusch, who has served as chairman since 2005 and remains as a director. The company will continue to have an independent […]

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Rockwell Automation seeks manufacturers committed to safety excellence

May 15, 2017 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

For the fifth year, Rockwell Automation is accepting nominations for its Manufacturing Safety Excellence Awards. Each year, the awards celebrate best-in-class manufacturers that make safety an inherent value in their company culture, compliance procedures and use of machine-safety technology. “Ideal candidates for these awards are companies demonstrating the vital role that safety has in improving overall […]

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New networked safe torque off option module

May 1, 2017 By Mike Santora Leave a Comment

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Rockwell Automation has introduced a networked safe torque off option module, allowing safety and nonsafety functions to share the same EtherNet/IP network. Designed for the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 and PowerFlex 755T AC drives, this safety option helps protect personnel and equipment by removing rotational power from the motor without removing power from the drive. This […]

Filed Under: Industry News Tagged With: rockwellautomation

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