Outcome Optimized Controllers (OOC), such as the RX3i CPE400 from GE, are capable of taking inputs from external sources, such as the internet, cloud, or business automation tools, and using that data in real-time in […]
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The Automationer’s Guide to Cooking a Turkey
Thanksgiving day has arrived, and as an automationist, you know there’s a smarter way to cook a turkey. Applying your expertise of smart manufacturing can help bring the perfectly roasted turkey to your holiday dinner […]
Automation Fair Comes to a Close
Rockwell Automation’s annual Automation Fair came to a close last week in Philadelphia, PA. Highlights of this year’s fair included the “Tunnel of Analytics” ride, the “Cloud Data Super Shot” and the “Modernization Merry-Go-Round.” Photo […]
Are You Attending Automation Fair 2018?
This week Rockwell Automation will conduct its annual Automation Fair in Philadelphia, PA. The event features over 150 exhibitors, industry forums, technical sessions and hands-on training opportunities, and has become the largest event dedicated to […]
Area Engineer Puts More Effort into Automating Front Yard Display than Facility
SEDALIA – Area engineer, Reginald Biles, finds designing front yard holiday automation strategies far more interesting than doing so for work. “It’s amazing what I can do with a PROFINET backbone in the front yard,” […]
