Ladder logic and programmable logic controller (PLC) scanning, binary coded decimals, and reusable codes are among PLC programming tips offered by Control Engineering editorial advisory board member Frank Lamb, the founder of Automation Consulting Services Inc., a Control Engineering content partner.
The safety and productivity of people, machines, and process is a key element of any sustainable business. CBT partner Rockwell Automation has recently released two state-of-the-art safety products to help keep your facility and employees protected.
CBT Client Services Group is excited to share a new training opportunity. CBT is now offering a Rockwell Automation open enrollment course covering Electrical Controls Fundamentals. This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to install, maintain and troubleshoot machine controls.
The industrial automation industry is constantly changing and expanding. CBT has numerous resources readily available for our customers to assist in the selection and application of automation products. We like to call these individuals, hi-tech specialists, as they are in-tune with the robust hi-tech automation products.
Finding equipment that is capable of functioning in harsh, wet environments can sometimes be a struggle. CBT partner Arista has developed their ARP-5500AX series industrial LCD display computers that are completely sealed, water-resistant, and absolutely rugged.
We know it is critical for you to maximize your investment in your automation system. Discovering and managing product lifecycle is important when optimizing performance, increasing efficiency, and in turn reducing downtime.
KapStone Paper and Packaging makes unbleached kraft paper that goes into the packages, wraps and surfaces that are part of everyday life. The company’s production is converted into everything from gift boxes, to paper bags, to subsurfaces for laminate countertops and furniture. Two mills in Charleston, South Carolina and Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina operate around the clock and together are capable of producing 1.3 million tons of paper annually.
“Downtime costs about $33,000 an hour, per machine. You never recover that because you’re running 24/7/365.”- Christopher Deslandes, CIO
Network and Security Services are designed to support a system throughout its lifecycle and assist in reaching the necessary reduction in design and implementation costs, increasing uptime, and reducing future maintenance costs. A network assessment will develop a secure and reliable information infrastructure to improve operational performance and enable the Connected Enterprise.
