In the manufacturing industry, deploying new technology involves significant investment. Every choice must be carefully considered to ensure it satisfies organization needs and can securely deploy with minimal disruption. Key is software — the selection of which involves choosing the right solutions to align with organization goals, processes, and technology infrastructure to deliver tangible benefits…

Machine builders can save engineering time and costs with the enhanced Allen-Bradley Micro850 and Micro870 2080-Lx0E controllers using the latest Connected Components Workbench software from Rockwell Automation. The improved 2080-Lx0E controllers offer greater connectivity and design efficiency through the new Class 1 implicit messaging capability with up to eight EtherNet/IP devices support. The 2080-Lx0E controllers…

The fifth annual LEAP Awards — celebrating leading engineering achievements in product design — was the largest yet. 2022 LEAP categories were divided across the four WTWH Media brands of Design World, Fluid Power World, Fastener Engineering, and EE World. The 14 categories include Additive Manufacturing • Advanced Materials • Connectivity • Embedded Computing • […]

Rockwell Automation launched the new Threat Detection Managed Services offering in early 2022, providing customers with application-level, real-time monitoring and response services to help detect, identify, contain, eradicate, and recover from a cyber incident. The Threat Detection portfolio is evolving to offer new services that will enable Rockwell Automation to better meet its customers’ needs…

Machine designers can save time and access the data they need to optimize their motion designs with the new FactoryTalk Motion Analyzer software. The software enables users to select, analyze and validate their system components using new intuitive workflows and comparison tools. It is now available for download on the Rockwell Automation website. FactoryTalk Motion…

Rockwell Automation, a company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announces the release of a new line of industrial monitors that can help machine builders differentiate their machines and meet a wide range of application needs. The new Allen-Bradley ASEM 6300M industrial monitors, part of the product family formerly known as VersaView 6300, offer…

Rockwell Automation announces the release of its new Allen-Bradley Armor PowerFlex AC variable frequency drives for industrial motor control applications. The on-machine drives provide quicker installation, simple commissioning, and predictive maintenance. As an on-machine solution, the Armor PowerFlex drives move controls and hardware out of a cabinet and onto the machine, closer to the application.…

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. Operators can now use the TrendPro tool in FactoryTalk View…

Edited by Mike Santora Converting machine builder Curt G. Joa, Inc. keeps its multidisciplinary engineering team well staffed at all times. It must. The company’s current customer list includes global manufacturers who require custom machines that can take six to nine months to build. The machines are massive, occupying two floors with a footprint measuring…

By Paul J. Heney, Editorial Director Erie Press started small in the forging business, producing cast-iron skillets and pans using a die hammer. Eventually, Erie Press decided to focus on the manufacture of these giant hammers. After World War II, demand for forging hammers fell. To survive, the industry needed to adapt—this came in the…

Join us for a free webinar with presenters David Kaley from Mitsubishi Electric Automation and Gregory Maloney from Iconics as they discuss some surprising ways to improve the energy efficiency of your manufacturing facility. With more attention being paid to the energy use of machines in factories as well as directives from the government for…

SMC-50 smart motor controller is a three-phase, fully solid-state, silicon-controlled rectifier (SCR) power structure. Addressing motor control needs of OEMs and end users, the controller uses power monitoring and diagnostics, combines monitoring and protection features, nine standard starting modes, six stopping modes, several slow-speed functions, and expandable control inputs and outputs. Rated at 200-690 Vac…

Edited by Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor The trend of converging industrial networks with enterprise networks is encountering several challenges including lack of consistent guidance and recommendations and legacy systems. Use of the Converged Plantwide Ethernet system can resolve many of these challenges. As manufacturing companies expand their global operations to take advantage of new opportunities…

By Laura Carrabine, Senior Editor and Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor For industrial applications, wireless sensor networks are not quite as easy to install as the wireless connectivity on your personal computer. Industry experts speak out on what is needed for wireless operation. Despite the buzz about wireless sensor networks in the process world, where are…

In this Design World podcast, Leslie Langnau, Managing Editor for Design World interviews Scott Miller, Business Manager for Visualization Software, Rockwell Automation on trends affecting HMI system design and information display. More on Rockwell FactoryTalk View – FactoryTalk View provides a suite of HMI software products designed with a common look, feel, and navigation to…