ROKLive 2022

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ROKLive 2022

How automation technology can fill employee gaps

“Automation and Orchestration software has many out-of-the-box tools to help users employ MES with Plex, such as pre-built screens and logic, sample objects, and a code-free environment...
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ROKLive 2022

How to test capabilities when physical machinery isn’t ready

“The demo can be run on the PanelView or from the pendant that exists in Emulate3D.” Rockwell Automation’s Jeff Theisen, along with colleague Mike Harris, simulated drive capabilities...
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ROKLive 2022

Edge-to-cloud streamlines development

“If I need to develop a new module, if I need to make changes, I don’t need anybody at the factory.” Microsoft’s Danilo Diaz explained how Azure and FactoryTalk Edge Gateway work...
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ROKLive 2022

When data exposure is a good thing

“If you start to see workers engage and driving real change in production solutions, you are going to see significant improvements.” Plex Systems’ Michael Hart emphasized how ...
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ROKLive 2022

How to attract and retain employees

“Culture starts with everyone that works in the organization, including your management.” Rockwell’s Albina Ortiz explained how to empower and develop a vibrant workforce in these...
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ROKLive 2022

A roadmap to the cloud for FactoryTalk Design Hub

“You can use your laptop, wherever you may be, to connect to your desktop on-premise.” At this week’s ROKLive conference, Rockwell Automation’s Steve Briant previewed FactoryTalk...
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ROKLive 2022

How to get started on OT cybersecurity

“The main thing is to just do something about cybersecurity. Get some people together, write an initial plan—maybe with a policy for changing passwords—and take some action.” ...
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ROKLive 2022

Six ways to supercharge cloud computing

“Installing and updating software is not value-add time.” Together with colleague Oliver Haya, Rockwell Automation’s Leo Kilfoy discussed the many advantages of using cloud-based...
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ROKLive 2022

Sever planning from the spreadsheet

“Spreadsheets are the classic way of planning, but it only takes you so far.” Plex Systems’ Ara Surenian identified the changes needed to fix supply-chain issues moving forward...
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ROKLive 2022

Create and collaborate in the cloud

“The shared library can control and scale individual objects, such as adding new versions or required standards.” Rockwell’s Adam Gregory assured ROKLive attendees that the road...
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ROKLive 2022

MES enables the connected worker to soar

“When people on the shop floor don’t have access to the information they need, they don’t make good decisions.” Rockwell Automation’s John Clemons discussed the important role...
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ROKLive 2022

Manufacturers get SaaS-y

Five expert panelists in Rockwell Automation’s Software and Control division emphasize that cloud computing and software as a service (SaaS) can streamline every type of industrial...
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ROKLive 2022

FactoryTalk Design Hub lets teams be teams

“The main question users have is how to bring their team members together, such as their human machine interface (HMI) expert and their motion control expert, and enable the group...
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ROKLive 2022

Manufacturers realize quantifiable gains

“Most of the Industry 4.0 technologies are a way to look at a physical device in a digital environment.” Plex Systems’ Jerry Foster pointed out results achieved through digitalization...
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ROKLive 2022

A preview of new FactoryTalk visualization platform

“You can create or change applications with a style sheet, and it includes multi-language support.” Rockwell Automation’s Steve Briant gave ROKLive attendees a sneak preview of...
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ROKLive 2022

The new shape of lights-out manufacturing

Greg Heath, director of business strategy at Shape Corp. (left) and Luke Abrams, IT manager at Newman Technology (right) participated in a lively panel discussion on the many ...
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ROKLive 2022

Certain growth, tempered with uncertainty

Gerry Abbey, product marketing manager, Plex Systems, who fronted a 60-person team in the creation of the company's latest State of Smart Manufacturing Report, shared key findings...
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ROKLive 2022

Plex Systems blossoms in first year with Rockwell

“We’ve worked to further productize our OEE solution. The packaged solution can help you get up and running on Day 1.” Plex Solutions’ Nathan Pieri outlined steps the cloud-based...
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ROKLive 2022

Customers at the center of ROKLive universe

“Data is at the center of all we do. With our Operations Management vision, strategy and products, we and our customers can bring together data from anywhere, put it in context...