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5 Predictions for Factory Automation in 2011
While no huge technology shifts are predicted in the coming year, five categories will have the biggest impact on control engineers and the factory automation industry in 2011.…
Rockwell Automation’s New Micro800 Controller Not a MicroLogix
Rockwell Automation is launching a new family of micro controllers or PLCs in 2011. This is a new family of processors though and shouldn’t be confused with their MicroLogix line.…
Social Media Marketing Truly is Everywhere
Factory automation companies are some of the most conservative companies in the world. When you sell turbines, motors, and motor starters you probably don’t need to be cutting edge with…
Rockwell Automation Automation Fair 2010 Attendance 2nd Highest Ever
Rockwell Automation’s annual Automation Fair 2010 was held in Orlando, Florida November 3rd and 4th. The show floor was crowded and busy both days. According to a variety of different…
Video Updates from Rockwell Automation’s Automation Fair 2010
Rockwell Automation’s annual trade show Automation Fair is next week in Orlando, Florida. Based on announcements there should be a lot of new products demonstrated at the show. The Journal…
Cellular for Industrial Control
Cellular modems have been around for a few years now. It’s great for pumping stations and other remote small systems. It’s also a great way to update radio notification systems.…
Meet EN ISO 13849-1 Safety Standard
Get ahead of the curve by complying with the EN ISO 13849-1 Safety Standard before the December 31, 2011 deadline. Rockwell Automation provides a number of ways to help machine…
Benchmarking Sustainable Production Practices
Rockwell Automation has joined forces with the Aberdeen Group to offer a quick and easy tool to determine where you stand compared to best-in-class manufacturers in the area of sustainable…
Micro PLCs Going The Way of MP3 Players
I purchased one of the original iPod Shuffles back in 2005 for $149. It was completely functional and did everything I wanted it to do. That is until I played…
Stuxnet and Industrial Control System Security
The Stuxnet virus has generated a lot of renewed interest in network security for industrial control systems. The following are some of the general tips that come from major controls…
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