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Automation Today

Achieving Process Automation Excellence

December 2009


Welcome to the December 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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Feature Story (58kb pdf)

  • Achieving Process Automation Excellence
    The Rockwell Automation PlantPAx Process Automation System combines control, asset optimisation and decision-support tools into one portfolio for process applications.


    Country News - (210kb pdf)

  • RSTechED '09 delivers information excellence
  • 2010 Training schedule now available
  • Rockwell Automation enhances project management quality
  • Rockwell Automation - more accessible than ever!

    Technology Watch (148kb pdf)
  • Dashboards provide a window into the manufacturing Process
    An easy-to-use control panel can help operators, plant supervisors and upper management analyse and improve operations.
  • Process Safety in Specialty Chemicals
    Integrated platforms for safety and process help control lower lifecycle costs and improve information flow.

    Value Propositions (135kb pdf)
  • Overhauling the Snowy Scheme - Australia
    Upgrading the legacy control and information system of Australia's Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme presents challenges on many fronts. Rockwell Automation's project engineering group has carved out a solution based on alliance-style cooperation and a commitment to the logn term.
  • DCS Migration Made Easy - India
    Indian chemical plant replaces a legacy DCS solution with the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture for Process Control to improve system performance.
  • Korean Purification Plant Cuts Operating Costs - Korea
    The Hwado Water Treatment Facility reduces operating costs 13 percent by migrating from a legacy DCS to the Rockwell Automation PlantPAx system.

    Safety Focus (71kb pdf)
  • Tire Manufacturere Drives Safety Initiative in its Plants
    A Rockwell Automation safety solution helps a Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company plant reduce downtime by 34 percent.

    Partners in Process (97kb pdf)
  • Seamless Device Integration: Making a difference in the Process Industries
    The Rockwell Automation and Endress+Hauser alliance provides tools that help reduce process integration costs.

    Industry View (115kb pdf)
  • Machines get health checks online
    Condition monitoring is a proven valuable tool for optimising maintenance strategies. Ian Liebler, Rockwell Automation integrated conditioning monitoring solutions architect, explains how integrated condition monitoring can provide even greater production and maintenance efficiencies through streamlining real-time information flow.

    News & Events (62kb pdf)
  • Shanghai is site for China Headquarters
  • Rockwell Automation eNewsletters keeping you updated
  • Acquisition expands Oil and Gas Capabilities
  • Rockwell Automation Announces Global Agreement with ProLeit
  • Keep your diary free - Automation University coming near you

    Product Focus (81kb pdf)
  • KnowledgeBase: A Free Resource for Finding Answers Fast
  • Stratix 8000 provides secure integration with the Enterprise Network
  • Minimise Downtime with FactoryTalk AssetCentre Machine Edition
  • Controller Redundancy offers high available uptime

    Events Calendar (127kb pdf)
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