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Free e-Brochure: Cutting Costs with High Speed Ethernet

Content Type Image  EtherCAT® isn't just about ultra high speed performance, it's also about saving money. EtherCAT features cost effective Cat 5 cabling and supports flexible wiring topologies without requiring switches. EtherCAT devices based on standard, open technology from Beckhoff can help boost your bottom line.

Video: Windows CE Panel PC Family

Content Type Image  The touchscreen panel PCs offer communication options such as RS-232, RS-422, RS-485 and Ethernet. 

Using Ethernet Auto-negotiation protocol to avoid slow network connectivity or application time outs

Content Type Image  In this white paper N-TRON discusses the details of Auto-negotiation protocol and how to properly configure Auto-negotiation settings for maximum performance of industrial Ethernet networks.

White Paper: Applying Wireless to EtherNet/IP Systems

Content Type Image  Wireless Ethernet can reliably reduce network costs while improving plant production, but applying these technologies is not a simple matter, as industrial Ethernet systems vary greatly in terms of bandwidth requirements, response times and data transmission characteristics. This white paper from ProSoft explores these applications.

Multicore challenges and choices: Deciding which solution is right for you

Content Type Image  As this white paper from Wind River explains, there are a number of technology and business trends that will change the way many devices are architected and developed in the future. These include the frequency ceiling; using multicore for hardware offload; and the consolidation of multiprocessor systems to multicore. 

Open Industrial Wireless Solutions with Apprion: Realizing the Full Potential of Wireless

Content Type Image  This white paper by Apprion discusses the challenges manufacturing facilities face in today's ever changing environment. Learn how open industrial wireless applications and solutions will greatly improve the efficiency and profitability of industrial processes.

Turbo Chain: A New Recovery System Beyond Ethernet Redundant Ring Technology

Content Type Image  Moxa's white paper will explore the various challenges presented by existing redundant networking technologies and introduce a new redundant solution that resolves many existing problems.

White Paper: New Developments Open Doors for PC Based HART Communicator

Content Type Image  The PC based HART Communicator now offers the capability to communicate at the Device Description level to fully utilize all the menus, variables and methods within a device.

White Paper: Ten steps to lean electrical controls, from ABB

Content Type Image  Leverage Lean Operations, A Lean Supply Chain, and Lean Design of your electrical panels to meet the key goals from James P. Womack and Daniel T. Jones book "Lean Thinking."

White Paper: ABB System 800xA Architecture

Content Type Image Download this informative whitepaper from ABB, which illustrates how open, real-time networking is key to performance across the plant.
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Rockwell Stresses Service Offerings in Brazil

Content Type Image  Equipment remanufacturing, training and remote support, among other service activities, have contributed the effective consolidation of its installed base in the country.

Counting On Improved OEE

Content Type Image  While refining its processes, faucet manufacturer Moen Inc. (N. Olmsted, Ohio) ran across a suboptimal situation with its screw machines.

Case Packer Uses a Power Monitor to Minimize Energy Consumption

Content Type Image  A three-axis, side-load case packer receives up-to-the-minute information on energy use from a component mounted in the controls cabinet.

Robotics, Embedded PC Make this Handle Applicator Tick

Content Type Image  ‘Dog-bone’-style carrier handles are applied at speeds to 60 cases/min by a pair of vision-guided robots, and it’s all governed by an industrial PC.

Automating a Beverage Line

Content Type Image  Dick Motley doesn’t pretend to be impartial. When it comes to robots for the packaging industry, he believes that high-speed, articulated-arm robots are superior to the ever more popular Delta configuration.
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Automation Minutes - 03.16.10

Content Type Image  Gary Mintchell, Editor in Chief, talks about research involved for Automation World's March sustainable manufacturing articles. Other topics include large petrochemical peaking for a new reality in process, networking, Ethernet, wireless sensor networks and the Internet of Things. 

Automation Minutes - 03.08.10

Content Type Image  Gary Mintchell, Editor in Chief, discusses business leadership, inspiring young engineering minds, automation company stock movement and a social networking interview with Juliann Grant at Telesian Technology.  

Mintchell Video Report: All About Manufacturing and Automation

Content Type Image Gary MIntchell, Editor in Chief, offers his thoughts on automotive manufacturing pondering post by Kevin Kelly, is large petrochemical peaking for a new reality in process, networking, Ethernet, wireless sensor networks and the Internet of Things.
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