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Rockwell Automation has added five new white papers to its extensive  resource library on managing real-time control and information flow throughout the manufacturing and IT enterprise. The new white papers share guidelines, recommendations and best practices for topics crucial to network infrastructures, such as improving network resiliency with device-level ring topologies, protecting network infrastructures to comply with emerging standards, implementing a converged Ethernet infrastructure, and installing security patches to protect industrial computers.             “Forward-thinking manufacturers know that a unified, secure network infrastructure is key to plantwide optimization,” said Brian Oulton, ...

NextMove e100 can coordinate up to 200 ETHERNET Powerlink DS402 complient drives. These additional axes provide simple point-to-point motion, homing sequences, jog control and torque demand functions. MicroFlex e100, the AC servo drive, can be configured in this mode and is ideal for axis functions such as guides, indexers, conveyors, tension rollers etc.

FANUC FA America and Rockwell Automation has announced a collaborative effort to offer closer integration between CNC and programmable automation controller (PAC) environments. The effort will result in the ability for both companies to deliver integrated automation solutions to key vertical market segments, such as automotive and aerospace.

Emerson Process Management extends its asset management leadership by reducing the complexity of today’s plant environment through tools that help plant management make better business decisions. AMS Suite - Asset Performance Management (APM) now combines predictive intelligence with asset reliability information and decision support, for smarter business decisions. It adds real-time analytics and reporting that enable new levels of insight into asset performance for continuous improvement.

Siemens Industry Automation Division has developed a new ultrasonic flowmeter for the hydrocarbon industry, the Sitrans FUT1010. It features the nearly maintenance-free TransLoc mounting system that allows the transducers to be mounted on the outside of the pipe, preventing contact with the medium.

Companies in the process industry face a challenging business environment with increased pressure to provide improved safety while at the same time reducing costs and increasing operational efficiency. To achieve their goals, successful companies plan and manage their operational risks. They do more with less; they avoid regulatory fines, production shutdowns, equipment damage, and injury to personnel.

Emerson Process Management has expanded the capabilities of its CSI 9420 Wireless Vibration Transmitter to deliver more detailed information for machinery analysis. In addition to sending operators direct alerts on high vibration caused by faults like cavitation or bearing defects, the CSI 9420 can now also use Emerson's reliable Smart Wireless network to send high resolution spectra to vibration experts for detailed diagnosis of machinery issues.

Emerson Process Management has released the ROC800L liquid hydrocarbon remote controller. Designed to measure and control a wide range of liquid hydrocarbons including crude oil, refined products, specialty products, lubricating oils, and light hydrocarbons, the ROC800L is ideal for applications from oil well testing and net oil computations to custody transfer and leak detection.

At Festo, all signs point to growth: in the first half-year of 2010, the performance leader in automation technology recorded the highest number of new orders in the company’s history. “With us, every customer finds the right solution,” says Dr. Eberhard Veit, Chairman of the Management Board of Festo AG, explaining the rapidly growing demand.

The real-time Ethernet SafetyNET p has been accepted within the IEC 61158 and IEC 61784-2 as an internationaler standard. Within the standard series IES 61158, the basis communication of field busses has been standardised. During this process, standard communication profiles for industrial communication are defined. SafetyNET p has been accepted as a Type 22. The standard series IEC 61784-2, which evaluates the real-time communication of an Ethernet based system, has been extended to include the communication profile CPF 18, which describes SafetyNET p. In doing so, both performance classes were ...