Last June, we announced we are moving our Cincinnati headquarters to 5500 Ridge Ave., in the summer of 2016. We were quickly outgrowing our West 6th Street facility and began searching in 2013 for a new location that could support our expanded product and service offerings for the next 30 years. We purchased the old Kmart facility at 5500 Ridge Ave. and developed plans for our new, 95,000 sq. ft. home. The facility incorporates a number of customer-centric features, including a 43,000 sq. ft. customer solutions center offering state-of-the-art training, demonstration, and application testing areas, as well as an expanded customer service area to help us better serve you. 

The MPI Group recently released its Internet of Things study, designed to evaluate the readiness of U.S. manufacturers to incorporate smart devices and embedded intelligence within their plants and processes. The study took a close look at executives’ plans to improve business performance via the Internet of Things and for developing and selling products with embedded intelligence. It provides a glimpse at how manufacturers hope to leverage the Internet of Things and the challenges they face to get there.

Approximately 3 million workers service equipment and face the greatest risk of injury if lockout-tagout is not properly implemented. Companies continue to struggle with this regulation – OSHA issued more than 3,000 lockout-tagout violations in 2015, making it the fifth-most cited violation. 

CBT partner Habasit has developed an engineering guide to help you master the most important aspects of the design of conveyor systems for light fabric conveyor belts. This guide enables you to confidently address issues with a positive impact on the belt’s operation and function within the production process.

While the benefits of server virtualization at the corporate data center are receiving a great deal of attention, its ability to address life cycle management issues might make virtualization even more compelling at the manufacturing plant. Along with the advantages, however, come additional challenges and risks. This article offers best practices you can use to benefit from server virtualization while avoiding mistakes that could affect the availability and performance of business-critical manufacturing IT.

A typical packaging line controlled and operated from a central location would involve an excessive amount of wiring for sensors, feedback devices, power, and much more. Smart devices eliminate the need for multiple I/O components, controller, and amplifier, and reduces the amount of cables and wiring required. Internet connected machines and mechatronics simplify the design and build process, provide enhanced functionality, and streamline commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Learn how you can cut overall costs and improve performance with smart Internet of Things mechatronics in this video from our partners at PBC Linear. 

Electrical and electronic equipment, as well as components, are typically housed in an electrical enclosure designed to provide protection from the external environment. However, even with a sealed enclosure the introduction of moisture and water can result from a variety of circumstances. Once inside the enclosure, this water can accumulate — from small droplets on the components themselves to large puddles in the base of the enclosure. 

Federal regulations require that companies create and maintain lockout/tagout programs to prevent accidents. Many companies are still unaware that they are not compliant until it is too late. ESC Services, a Rockwell Automation business, is here to help modernize lockout-tagout programs to adhere with OSHA compliance and integrate industry best practices. ESC Services takes pride in the core knowledge on matters of lockout/tagout compliance and unique sensitivity towards minimizing the impact lockout/tagout can have on your business’ efficiency and productivity. ESC brings years of experience and state-of-the-art technology to help improve your understanding and implementation of proper lockout/tagout techniques.