Automation Fair (Rockwell Automation) 2020

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The aftermath of a forming press fire at Idaho-based Plummer Forest Products presented a grim picture, but with help from all of its employees, two system integrators and PlantPAx...
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Systems Interface’s Craig Beesley helped increase operational flexibility offered by the new PlantPAx system at U.S. Naval Base Kitsap with 15 screens at separate clients.
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“Aging systems increase the risk of downtime and lost production, so we're looking for the best ways to work with users to modernize their systems." Rockwell Automation’s Chris...
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“The concept of connected maintenance requires connection to remote management and real-time data management. And cybersecurity has a long way to go.” BHP’s Daniel Riquelme was...
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At Navistar International, machine learning and artificial intelligence are pieces in a complex puzzle that Mark Hernandez, senior vice president, global manufacturing and supply...
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Rockwell Automation’s Olivia Leak believes difficult conversations on divisive topics can build mutual trust when approached with authenticity from both sides.
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“With the hybrid architecture, the physics model and simulation data, along with sensor data, feed a model-based decision-support system that drives improved process yield, performance...
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“Simply scan the ThingMark associated with the process strategy. Then it will enable this live augmented-reality overlay over your plant’s equipment.” Rockwell Automation’s Armand...
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“Just bringing more of the IT systems onto the industrial network increases the threat surface – exposes more critical infrastructure, critical capabilities to hackers and malevolent...
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Thermo Systems’ Grant Selking discussed a recent chilled water system upgrade at an Ivy League university campus.
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ADM’s Gopal Elumalai discussed how individuals from different functional organizations can help advance each other’s digital competencies.
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Rachael Conrad and Matt Fordenwalt of Rockwell Automation discussed the increasing scope of the company’s lifecycle services offering.
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Mick Mancuso of Rockwell Automation gave a presentation on how companies are accelerating digital transformation even during this unprecedented time.
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Jim Heppelmann of PTC reminisced with Blake Moret of Rockwell Automation about the past, present and future of their partnership.
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Gabriel Pacheco described how his team—and their suppliers—overcame pandemic travel restrictions to start up a fully rebuilt tissue machine
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“Users can get some quick wins with digitalization, and use them as a foundation for transitioning to a new world.” ExxonMobil’s Dave Hedge argues that the oil and gas industry...
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“We want to alleviate the burden of getting to the right data. We want to free the customer to think about what they can do with the information.” Tessa Myers of Rockwell Automation...
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“To make solutions that matter, Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence members engage with factory folks for ideas from the floor. We upskill and reskill to make manufacturing...
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"Rockwell Automation's overall goal is to enable The Connected Enterprise for its customers, so they can achieve digital transformations and take advantage of new technologies...
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“The fourth is our darkest scenario, Divisive Terrain. It includes continuing high global infection and reinfection rates.” Kalypso’s Rein Singfield outlined a range or post-pandemic...
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Control systems and software from Rockwell Automation, together with fault-tolerant computing platforms from Stratus Technologies, proved central to Buckeye Partners' digital ...
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This “robot integration” stop on the Digital Thread Experience is only one of the robust, interactive displays at Automation Fair At Home that also features on-demand Zoom conversations...
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Cytiva’s Kristen Manchester explained how digital transformation has increased data visibility at her company.
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Dean Kamen, executive director of the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute, discussed his work in developing an industry to support the large-scale manufacturing of human...
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Rockwell Automation’s Sujeet Chand gave a presentation on how open standards, virtualization and the cloud can provide continuity for a product's lifecycle.