RS Components has announced its new Technology Solution ‘Embedded Controls’, reinforcing the company’s strategy to become positioned as the top choice for Electronics components.

Rockwell Automation has announced that IBM's Global Business Services has joined its FactoryTalk Information Solution Provider program. As a partner in the program, IBM will extend its existing relationship with Rockwell Automation by helping manufacturers build plant-wide information applications and manufacturing execution systems (MES) using the FactoryTalk suite of integrated production and performance software. The two companies have been actively collaborating on plant-to-enterprise solutions within several industries including automotive and life sciences.
Rockwell Automation launched the Information Solution Provider program in October 2006 to provide manufacturers with an extended network of information systems professionals to help them integrate their control and information environments for better manufacturing performance. Rockwell Automation trains and certifies participants on implementing applications within the FactoryTalk suite to facilitate better interaction between the plant floor and higher-level business systems. Through the creation of the program, Rockwell Automation adds to its own services organization's solutions and delivery capabilities around the FactoryTalk suite. “IBM truly understands the value of an integrated suite of production and performance software based on a service-oriented architecture,” said Kevin Roach, vice president of Software, Rockwell Automation. “They're a natural fit for our Information Solutions Provider program based on our track record of successful collaboration and their incredibly deep expertise in information systems and business process integration.”

Companies that will not compromise on specification but want a low cost data recorder will be interested in the launch of Eurotherm’s new 6100E model. The design brief was straight forward; create an easy to use, secure and adaptable recorder that will meet the needs of industry at a competitive price.

The new Simatic Thin Clients from Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) are used as compact terminals for the visualization and input of data. The thin clients are connected over Ethernet with a server on which the application software for human machine interfacing runs. The rugged, hard-disk-free and fan-free devices in degree of protection IP 54 are suitable for all applications with more than one operator station. They are available in 10" and 15" TFT display versions with 64K colors and touch screen operation.