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Challenging public perception of robotics

A new live art installation which challenges the dystopian views that many people have of robots was a feature at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London in September. Called Slave/Master, and part of the London Design Festival, it explores the edges of industrial robot/human interaction using robot performers, human dancers and projected graphics.

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Scalable analytics platform

Rockwell Automation has a stated goal of enabling advanced analytics for manufacturing. Project Scio is the next step along that continuum. To make decisions when and where they matter most, a Project Scio platform reduces hurdles to unleashing information.

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Rockwell Automation invests in AI

Rockwell Automation has invested in The Hive, a Silicon Valley innovation fund and co-creation studio, to gain access to an ecosystem of innovators and technology start-ups with a focus on applications of artificial intelligence (AI) to industrial automation.

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Simplifying network operations and maintenance

Plant-floor personnel have the difficult task of monitoring and maintaining a growing number of IoT devices on their networks. The new FactoryTalk Network Manager software from Rockwell Automation allows them to monitor the health of their Allen-Bradley Stratix managed switches, troubleshoot switch issues and quickly configure new managed switches all from one easy-to-use software interface.

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HMI software updated to keep operators better informed

Rockwell Automation has updated its HMI software to equip industrial workers with better information to run and maintain their systems. New features in the FactoryTalk View software version 10.0 include greater access to information, new mobile device support and better cross-software integration to improve productivity.

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Strategic approach to managing energy

The cost of energy is rising. With growing competitive pressures and tighter margins, effective energy management is vital to stay competitive in the food and beverage market. Phil Kaufman, energy technology manager, Rockwell Automation, explains how a strategy that combines data and control can help manage energy-related costs

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The business value of Industry 4.0

Together with Embassy of the United States, Rockwell Automation hosted delegates from the C-Suite of industry across the UK to discuss how to deliver the value of Industry 4.0.

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In the zone

Hazardous area classification is used to identify places where, because of the potential for an explosive atmosphere, special precautions over sources of ignition are needed to prevent fires and explosions. Charlotte Stonestreet takes a look at some of the latest equipment designed for hazardous area use

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