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Getting to know Object Oriented Programming
Written by Andy Burleigh Tuesday, 27 November 2012 12:43
(OOP), with its clear modular structure, is an exciting programming methodology emerging in the area of automation and controls. Many programmers, particularly those who are versed in the IEC 61131-3…
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Industrial networking: Bridging the gap between enterprise and plant floor networks
Written by Nuris Ismail and Reid Paquin Friday, 28 September 2012 14:25
An increasing number of manufacturing organizations are looking at industrial networking as a discipline. Many of these companies are bringing together traditional automation engineering with corporate IT to gain a…
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Like many businesses competing in a global market, Sony Corporation is challenged to do more with less. The electronics company provides leading-edge products like Blu-ray Disc players, Bravia televisions, Cyber-shot…
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Building the business case for industrial Ethernet: Aberdeen Group
Written by Nuris Ismail and Matthew Littlefield Tuesday, 26 April 2011 15:31
Manufacturing is an industry with complex operations, where the success of any organization lies in producing high quality products at lower costs at the right time. This requires companies to…
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Cloud conscious: Five key considerations before moving to the cloud
Written by James Whitemore Monday, 25 April 2011 08:01
The cloud. It seems like everyone, from technology pundits to mothers in TV commercials, is talking about how computing is moving to the cloud - the delivery of applications to…
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Industrial networking library a resource for manufacturers
Written by Mary Del Ciancio Monday, 01 November 2010 08:23
Rockwell Automation has added five new white papers to its resource library on managing real-time control and information flow throughout the manufacturing and IT enterprise. The new white papers share…
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The next generation of open connectivity: New specifications in OPC standards are opening doors in industrial automation
Written by Tony Paine Thursday, 22 July 2010 09:30
A new generation of OPC, or open connectivity in industrial automation, is upon us. The latest specification is a major step forward in both technology and capability. Called OPC-UA, it…
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Ether-networking: How Ethernet links the manufacturing environment with the enterprise level
Written by Mike Hannah Thursday, 26 November 2009 14:00
Ethernet has been the de facto standard for business enterprise systems for many years, and the industry adoption of EtherNet/IP for control and information has enabled of network convergence between…
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Communicating from the HART: Paint maker networks its process control
Written by Adrienne Lutovsky Wednesday, 25 November 2009 12:09
Nine billion dollars. That’s the value of the 761 million gallons of architectural coatings the paint industry shipped in 2006, reports the National Paint & Coatings Association. Valspar Corp. is…
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Introducing PROFIenergy: Control energy consumption with PROFINET
Written by Profibus Trade Organization Thursday, 14 January 2010 12:46
There’s nothing new about cutting energy consumption. Plant managers have been trying to do it forever; automation users are achieving it where they can but with varying degrees of success.…
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