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Automation Today, Asia Pacific - February 2013


Welcome to the February issue of Automation Today, Asia Pacific - Australia & New Zealand. This magazine provides readers with articles on automation technology and interesting applications from both within Australia / New Zealand and around the Asia-Pacific region.

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Cover Story
  • Designing a Scalable Control System - The Midrange Architecture System from Rockwell Automation is built upon components that help users match their automation needs to their applications.


    Feature Story

  • Manufacturers Strike Balance between Information Access and Security
    Securing a manufacturing facility requires a thorough understanding of all aspects of production.


    News and Events

  • Rockwell Automation to Acquire Medium-Voltage Drives Business of Harbin Jiuzhou Electric Co Ltd
  • Asia Pacific Beverage Customers Attend Advanced Technologies Forum
  • Lauren-Jyoti Awards US$1.9 Million Order to Rockwell Automation
  • APBC Wins Award
  • PartnerNetwork Program Adds Industry-Leading Companies
  • Rockwell Automation Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results


    Country News

  • Rockwell Automation Appoints Managing Director Australia and New Zealand
  • Rockwell Automation on Tour - hits the road in Australia from March to June
  • Rockwell Automation on the Move (New Zealand)


    Value Propositions

  • Coining control at the Royal Australian Mint
    A re-imagined materials handling solution, paired with the latest control and automation technology, delivers optimised workplace safety,
    improved security and enhanced production efficiency at the Royal Australian Mint.
  • Integrated Motion on EtherNet/IP Simplifies Motion Design
    Machine builder leverages Rockwell Automation solutions to develop a flexible, robotic, bottle-handling palletiser system.


    Asset Management

  • Leveraging Cloud Computing for Asset Management
    Rockwell Automation helps oil and gas equipment builder access asset management data remotely via cloud computing technology.


    Technology Watch

  • Integrated CIP Motion over EtherNet/IP Removes Automation Hurdles
    Technology paves the way for manufacturers to handle automation, discrete, process, safety and motion on a single network.
  • Scalable Automation Solutions Cater to Ever-Changing Market Needs
    The new Midrange portfolio from Rockwell Automation enables users to transfer programmes from one controller to another with minimal engineering effort.


    Product Focus

  • Get Load-Bearing Linear Motion Out-of-the-Box
  • Allen-Bradley Kinetix 5500 Servo Drive and VP Low Inertia Servo Motor
  • Allen-Bradley SMC-50 smart motor controller
  • Design and Validate New Machine Concepts
  • Rockwell Automation Updates RSLogix 5000
  • Non-Display Computers for Control Room or Factory Floor
  • ControlLogix Redundancy Modules
  • Pavilion8 Software Simplifies Model Predictive Control
  • Rockwell Software PharmaSuite Improves Time to Results in Life Sciences Industry
  • Price and performance so well balance, it just might displace potentiometers
  • Studio 5000 Automation Engineering and Design Environment
  • Studio 5000: The future
  • Rockwell Automation Boosts Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 Drives to 2,000 Horsepower
  • New Allen-Bradley Micro850 and Enhanced Micro830 Programmable Logic Sontrols