Brock Solutions Hosts Kid’s STEM Day

Brock Solutions Hosts Kid’s STEM Day

Brock Solutions welcomed more than 50 children age 2-14 and their parents to participate in an evening filled with hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) activities. Those activities saw the children, divided by age group, utilize creative problem-solving skills while exploring the forces of friction, creating catapults, designing geometric string art, building circuit boards, and more.

 

 

 

Omron to Debut New Autonomous Mobile Manipulator, Robotiq Vacuum Grippers and More at PACK EXPO 2019

Omron to Debut New Autonomous Mobile Manipulator, Robotiq Vacuum Grippers and More at PACK EXPO 2019

The Omron Automation Americas booth at PACK EXPO 2019 in Las Vegas is slated to be a unique opportunity to explore near-future manufacturing equipment as part of a wide-ranging, interactive demo. In particular, the company’s new autonomous mobile manipulator and the integration between Omron’s TM Series collaborative robot and Robotiq’s vacuum grippers are innovations to see.

 

 

 

Emerson Expands Asset Management Coverage for Faster Integration in Projects and Operations

Emerson Expands Asset Management Coverage for Faster Integration in Projects and Operations

Emerson has expanded AMS Device Managerwith HART-IP support, making it easier to connect with devices and control systems and potentially eliminate hundreds of thousands of dollars in project hardware and engineering. AMS Device Manager is used by thousands of facilities across the globe to streamline installation of field devices during capital projects, increase safety system uptime, and quickly and safely test devices from the control room.

 

 

 

Rockwell Automation Announced as Founding Member of ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance

Rockwell Automation Announced as Founding Member of ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance

Production facilities can contain thousands of technologies from different vendors. Cybersecurity threats only need to exploit one of them to steal trade secrets, stop production or even harm workers. To better secure today’s complex and often vulnerable production operations, the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance recently announced Rockwell Automation as a founding member.

 

 

 

Make Short Production Runs More Efficient with Motion Systems from Rockwell Automation

Make Short Production Runs More Efficient with Motion Systems from Rockwell Automation

Manufacturers are customizing products to meet more targeted consumer demands. As a result, they must contend with shorter production runs and more frequent changeovers, which takes time away from producing products. The MagneMover LITE system is helping make these higher-SKU operations efficient by moving payloads faster in a more flexible way than traditional conveyors do today.

 

 

 

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Proax Technologies Announces the launch of its enhanced mechanical team and product offering

With over 55 years as an Industrial Automation Distributor, Proax has once again expanded its product offering and technical expertise to provide more versatility and superior mechanical solutions. Their new offering includes a specialized team dedicated to mechanical solutions, several new industry leading product lines, and a new online robotic configurator.

 

 

 

Yokogawa Commended by Frost & Sullivan for its OpreX Profit-driven Operation Solution

Yokogawa Commended by Frost & Sullivan for its OpreX Profit-driven Operation Solution

Based on its recent analysis of the North American integrated performance management market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Yokogawa with the 2019 Global Customer Value Leadership Award for its differentiated solution offerings – Oprex Profit-driven Operation (PDO). This solution is expected to become the standard for managing global plant operations.

 

 

 

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Lonza Selects Rockwell Automation for Digital Transformation of Pharmaceutical Operations

Lonza has selected Rockwell Automation for the turnkey implementation of the Lonza strategic vision of bringing the digital factory to nine former Capsugel facilities that manufacture drug capsules. The Switzerland-based company, founded in 1897 with approximately 15,500 employees, chose Rockwell Automation’s PharmaSuite Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software to digitize the operations in their manufacturing environments.