20 April 2017

New Servo Motor From Rockwell Automation Improves Machine Performance
With the new Kinetix VPC servo motors, manufacturers can run machines at higher speeds and higher torque, significantly improving machine throughput. The motor’s interior permanent magnets allow for field weakening, which helps achieve higher speeds as torque rolls off. A cooling fan and cooling fins provide increased torque, and more robust bearings help reduce downtime. A single cable for power and feedback helps reduce maintenance needs. The motors meet or exceed IE4 efficiency ratings.

18 April 2017

Rockwell Automation Expands its PartnerNetwork Program to Provide Industrial Companies With New Solutions and Expertise
Industrial operators focused on production improvements through modernising and integrating their IT, ERP and control systems must manage complex, long-term projects with multiple suppliers and business partners. To simplify this process, and provide seamless and secure convergence, Rockwell Automation has grown its PartnerNetwork program with nine new members and three regional expansions among existing member companies.

24 March 2017

Rockwell Automation Addresses Digital Transformation and Industrial IoT Opportunities at Hannover Messe 2017
Industrial companies worldwide are digitising their operations to improve their competitiveness. Rockwell Automation will be at Hannover Messe 2017 showcasing the technologies, solutions and services that can help companies successfully and securely take advantage of the Industrial IoT.

23 March 2017

New Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics Capabilities From Rockwell Automation Reduce Downtime
Rockwell Automation has combined professional services, powerful machine-learning algorithms and predictive-analytics software to enable industrial operators to predict maintenance needs and perform necessary maintenance before failure occurs. This allows manufacturers to avoid costly downtime and improve productivity.

21 March 2017

Scalable Serialisation Solution for Pharma and Medical Device Manufacturers
Mandated serialisation standards across markets require pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers to adopt specified standards to track and trace products across their supply chains. Our newly updated serialisation solution is helping these manufacturers and OEMs think beyond compliance and capitalise on major business benefits, such as long-term profitability, with a scalable, end-to-end, supply-chain platform.

08 March 2017

Technologies To Drive Smart, Connected Packaging Factories
At interpack 2017 (4-10 May 2017, Düsseldorf), visitors to the Rockwell Automation stand will see how The Connected Enterprise brings Smart Factories to life, to create a world of greater choice and unique consumer experience driven by packaging mass customisation and product diversity.

23 February 2017

Enhanced HMI Software Improves Operator Productivity
FactoryTalk View v9.0 software allows developers to cut design time and errors by leveraging the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture platform. The upgrade allows users to gain valuable data-driven insights with TrendPro. Extended tag properties are now displayed directly from the controller without needing to duplicate in the HMI.

21 February 2017

Latest Release of FactoryTalk Batch Software Introduces Modern Approaches for Batch Applications
Modern batch software from Rockwell Automation now improves batch responsiveness, scalability and productivity, and supports mobile devices.

09 February 2017

New Intrinsically Safe I/O Platform Improves Connectivity in Hazardous Areas
Manufacturers and industrial operators can now bring devices deployed in hazardous areas into The Connected Enterprise via EtherNet/IP using the new Allen-Bradley Bulletin 1719 Ex I/O platform from Rockwell Automation. With the new platform, users can access data from field devices and more easily control process operations in hazardous areas.

03 February 2017

Rockwell Automation Recognised for Initiatives in Women’s Inclusion and Advancement
Rockwell Automation has been announced as a 2017 Catalyst Award winner and will be recognised on March 8 in New York City for the company’s Culture of Inclusion journey. The Catalyst Award honors innovative organisational approaches that address the recruitment, development and advancement of women and have led to proven, measurable results.

26 January 2017

Rockwell Automation Reports First Quarter 2017 Results
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) today reported fiscal 2017 first quarter sales of $1,490.3 million, up 4.5 percent from $1,426.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2016. Organic sales grew 3.8 percent. Currency translation reduced sales by 1.1 percentage points, and acquisitions contributed 1.8 percentage points to sales growth.

18 January 2017

Rockwell Automation Announces Analytics Cloud for OEMs
Rockwell Automation introduces an analytics cloud for smart machines, a capability that helps manufacturers collaborate with equipment builders to drive higher availability and output.

16 January 2017

Expanded Safety System Integrator Program Connects Manufacturers to Trusted Resources
Manufacturers looking for help with safety system design and installation have new resources available to them as part of the Machinery Safety System Integrator program from Rockwell Automation. Seven new members have joined in the second half of 2016, bringing the total number to 33.

10 January 2017

Faster, Safer and More Accurate Step Testing With Pavilion8 Advanced Process Control Software
Rockwell Automation Pavilion8 Model Predictive Control (MPC) software now empowers engineers to design and execute step tests faster, safer and more accurately. Unlike manual step tests that must be continuously monitored by on-site engineers, the Step Test Assistant in Pavilion8 version 5.12 independently makes adjustments in a test environment to more quickly identify models that drive operations to the maximum level of performance.