Software tool helps manage factory automation (1st May 2009)

Rockwell Automation has introduced FactoryTalk AssetCentre Machine Edition, a software tool designed to help smaller manufacturers and machine builders with a limited number of automation assets maximise their automati

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  Simple control solution (1st March 2009)

Rockwell Automation has extended its control offering for machine builders with the launch of Connected Components, helping to meet today's requirements for sophisticated control on stand-alone machines in an affordable

From Plant process control

  Family of controllers (1st January 2009)

Rockwell Automation is now shipping the newest member of the Allen-Bradley MicroLogix family of programmable controllers.

From Plant process control

  New drive to boost throughput and efficiency (1st November 2008)

The first drive to be released from the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750 series provides users with control of motor speed, torque and position to help increase system throughput and efficiency.

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  Repository of technical information available 24/7 (1st November 2008)

Engineers are retiring in droves, taking with them their knowledge about automation and maintenance leaving manufacturers struggling to address the sudden loss of expertise caused by the aging 'Baby Boomer' workforce.

From Plant process control

  Plant-wide process solutions (1st May 2008)

Rockwell Automation delivers process solutions through its Integrated Architecture, FactoryTalk Suite and plant-wide Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) interface. Its process capability has been further enhanced by t

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  Collects data (1st January 2006)

The Entek Enpac 2500 portable condition monitoring data collector and analyser from Rockwell Automation provides users with a cost-effective condition monitoring tool for the analysis of rotating equipment.

From Premises management maintenance

  Cable pull switch (1st January 2006)

Allen-Bradley Guardmaster has launched a stainless steel version of its Lifeline 4 cable pull switch for industries where hygiene and/or corrosion resistance are essential.

From Premises management maintenance

  Improving productivity (1st November 2005)

Manufacturers interested in improving consistency, productivity and quality in batch applications - while also reducing development time and lowering total cost of ownership - will welcome the new PhaseManager feature included in the latest version o

From Production engineering

  Single source repair service helps cut downtime (1st January 2005)

Acost-effective third party repair service from Rockwell Automation provides a single source solution for all electrical and mechanical repairs.

From Premises management maintenance

  New series bridges gap to control networks (1st September 2004)

Rockwell Automation introduces the Entek XM series of intelligent measurement modules, designed to increase uptime and reduce maintenance costs through machinery monitoring and protection.

From Premises management maintenance

  Compact controllers (1st November 2003)

Rockwell Automation has introduced the new Allen-Bradley CompactLogix range of compact controllers that combine high performance machine and process control with the benefits of network communications. Offering the power of the companys Logix control

From Plant process control

  Cool softstart (1st November 2003)

Rockwell Automation has introduced a new design of softstart that provides integrated features and new technologies in a configuration that is said to be half the size of its predecessors. SMC-Flex has an integrated by-pass that automatically closes

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