Rockwell Automation on the Move

Rockwell Automation

At Rockwell Automation on the Move, we offer a variety of 90-minute labs where participants work hands on with Rockwell Automation products. Topics included Control System Design, Information & Visualization Software, Networks & Security, Power, Motion & Motor Control, Process Solutions, and Safety.

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia

Dates: July 18-19, 2018

  • Enable Plant-wide Optimization — Helping you get more productivity and efficiency from your automation investments throughout all stages of your plant’s lifecycle.
  • Boost Machine Builder Performance — Flexible, scalable automation solutions designed to lower Total Cost to Design, Develop and DeliverSM  machines and improve overall performance
  • Drive Sustainable Production — Increase competitiveness and overcome the rising costs of energy, raw materials and lost worker productivity.

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