MILWAUKEE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rockwell Automation acquired Automation Control Products (ACP), a leading provider in centralized thin client, remote desktop, and server management software on September 12, 2016. ACP’s two core products, ThinManager and Relevance, provide manufacturing and industrial leaders with visual display and software solutions to manage information and streamline workflows for a more connected manufacturing environment.
Every year MFG Day and CBT celebrate Manufacturing Day the first week of October. On October 6th, 2016 we will be honoring the industry that continuously impacts and fuels improves the US economy. In order to spread knowledge and combat misconceptions about Manufacturing in America, many companies will open their doors and allow students to see what manufacturing really is, and what it is not.
Every year MFG Day and CBT celebrate manufacturing in America. This year on October 6th, manufacturers across the nation will aim to celebrate the great industry that keeps America running, inform students of what the industry is and what it isn’t, and inspire them to pursue a career in manufacturing. Although the demand for employees in the industry is consistently rising, the skill gap is simultaneously increasing as well.
CBT Partner, Hammond Power Solutions (HPS) has released their Centurion R reactor which provides a unique blend of improved performance and reliability while reducing the product footprint. HPS Centurion R reactors deliver protection for your motors and AC drives while minimizing power system harmonics. They are available in standard ratings from 0.5 HP (373 Watts) to 1000 HP (745 kilowatts), up to 600 V (690 V with de-rating) and are fully compliant with UL, CSA, CE, IEC, and NEMA standards.
CBT Sidney’s Open House is an event you won’t want to miss. We are starting the day with a product show where you can see live demonstrations of brand new product offerings from 40+ of our leading partners. Product experts will be available to answer any questions, facilitate hands-on demonstrations, and provide product recommendations and troubleshooting. The product show allows customers to catch a glimpse into the extensive breadth of products and solutions we provide at CBT, and how we can tailor them specifically to your business.
Employees working in the industrial and manufacturing industry expose themselves to arc flash risks daily. Arc flash occurs when the electric current leaves its intended path and travels through the air from one conductor to another, or to the ground. The results are often violent, and when a human is in close proximity to the arc flash, serious injury or even death can occur. CBT and Rockwell Automation can help you combat arc flash risks. Through on-site arc flash analysis, customized solutions will be drafted for your specific application.
On October 6, CBT will host an open house at our new Sidney location. Join us for a day full of hands-on product demonstrations and informational seminars focusing on safety and problem-solving solutions for your business. At CBT, we are dedicated to helping our customers find customized solutions for their application. We can be your TOTAl solutions provider, with products ranging from electrical supplies, client services, and training, to power transmissions and custom belts. Safety is imperative to cost efficiency and productivity. Attend our safety seminars to ensure you are up-to-date on OSHA, ANSI, and NFPA70E rules and regulations.
Valve operators run many risks. There is always the risk of explosion, exposure to high-pressure steam, combustion gasses, and other harmful chemicals. CBT partner, BI-TORQ Valve Automation’s, lockout device for automated quarter-turn valves prevents accidentally opening or closing of a critical shut-off device from a remote location like a PLC.
