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Automation Today, Asia Pacific - January 2012


Welcome to the January 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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- January 2012 (2.67Mb pdf)
Cover Story (585kb pdf)
  • Rockwell Automation delivers new dimensions of scalability with Integrated Architecture
    Applications with fewer than 200 I/O can leverage the Allen-Bradley CompactLogix controller for integrated motion, safety and standard control.


    Feature Story (225kb pdf)

  • How Global Standards affect Machine Builders
    Complying with international safety standards gives machine builders a competitive advantage while providing manufacturers machines with excellent reliability.


    News and Events (75kb pdf)

  • Guide helps Machines Builders deploy Integrated Motion with EtherNet/IP
  • Frost and Sullivan Award for Rockwell Automation
  • Rockwell Automation Christchurch re-opens
  • An Innovative Company
  • Stay updated with Rockwell Automation eNewsletters


    Country News (115kb pdf)

  • South Pacific Head Office relocates to new facility
  • Nyrstar Hobart awards $2.5M+ process order to Rockwell Automation
  • Rockwell Automation on the Move to showcase 'hands-on' industry solutions
  • RSTechED 2011 inspires innovation through education
  • RSTechED returns to Auckland in 2012


    Technology Watch (310kb pdf)

  • Making the Most Out of Mechatronics
    A design approach that links mechanical control and electric design helps machine builders to lowers design and development costs.
  • How Solar Trackers Keep on Target
    To build effective solar tracker equipment, OEMs need a reliable automation system
  • Control System Powers Wind Turbines
    The Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture system helps manufacturer simultaneously control multiple turbines
  • Leverage EtherNet/IP to reduce network integration risks
    Convergence with EtherNet/IP helps simplify control and information flow from the machine to the customer's IT enterprise


    Saving Energy (91kb pdf)

  • Designing Machines that are Energy-Efficient


    Manufacturing Advances (175kb pdf)

  • Evolving automation systems drive advances in manufacturing


    Value Proposition (99kb pdf)

  • Automation Solution delivers concrete results for Chinese Oil & Gas OEM


    Product Focus (422kb pdf)

  • Rockwell Automation extends PlantPAx process automation system
  • Delivering new dimensions of scalability with Integrated Architecture
  • Cost-effective coordinated motion system
  • Rockwell Automation RSLogix 5000 software for new scalable controllers
  • Connect the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 750 drives to the Profibus Network
  • Redundant I/O increases availability of critical applications
  • Portable Data Collector for Predictive Maintence and Diagnostics
  • PowerFlex 755 AC Drives power range extended
  • Guard I/O