Walt Boyes' Blog

Recently, Schneider Electric announced a global partnership with Indian software producer, RAMCO, to use RAMCO's advanced process control product in the cement industry. The press release follows. The INSIDER, though, is puzzled about this. Why would Schneider partner with RAMCO when it just acquired, in the Invensys deal, one of the largest global APC solution vendors in the … [Read more...] about Schneider And RAMCO to produce APC for Cement Industry #pauto #automation #invensys

Wed, 13:00: Have you read today's newsletter? Extra! Wireless Ethernet Modems, Valves, Touch-Panel PCs and Software!... http://t.co/ckpoZAumLl Wed, 15:00: Product Spotlight: Red Lion Controls EtherTrak-2 I/O module E2-MIX20884-D... http://t.co/VDTfBCkOE5 Thu, 10:16: Great Moments in Process Automation History. Learn more... http://t.co/TKgqH4kvzf Thu, 11:30: Metso Provides … [Read more...] about My tweets

Tue, 13:00: Product Spotlight: WAGO Corporation 750-852 Eco Ethernet Controller... http://t.co/zILDCpJzlT Tue, 14:45: Can Industrial PCs Customize Solutions? Absolutely. via Advantech Corp.... http://t.co/ayfDF4EFoI Tue, 16:10: Expanding Your Process Automation Plant Requires Bigger Data Too... http://t.co/Y5hOzBAAvx Wed, 09:17: Intelligent Instrumentation: Smart Devices … [Read more...] about My tweets

According to an article from Sourceable.net, Toyota is removing robots from some processes in its Japanese factories. From the article: "Over the past three years, the company has replaced the robots at some of its Japanese plants with 100 manual-intensive workspaces staffed by human beings. Young workers are now entrusted with the crafting of crankshafts, axle beams and … [Read more...] about Toyota retreats from robotics #automation #pauto #automotive #manufacturing

Mon, 13:15: Establishing Process Automation Projects in Developing Economies and Other Remote Locations Requires Better... http://t.co/mUnealLpow Mon, 15:35: Product Spotlight: Fluid Components International FLT93 Series FlexSwitch... http://t.co/knJbz7BPPd Mon, 16:30: Do You Know How Modular Procedural Automation Improves Operations? Find Out... http://t.co/uC4gbYH1bW Mon, … [Read more...] about My tweets