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Arkansas Steel Improves Process With Analytics
March 1, 2018
Arkansas Steel needed to improve workforce utilization and make continuous improvements. Software from Rockwell Automation helped increase yield by at least 3 percent.
Connected Enterprise Improves Sinter Plant
January 2, 2018
Connected, integrated control solution delivers greater process precision, enhanced energy management and comprehensive data-capture capabilities at Ukrainian sinter plant.
Energy Efficiency in Modern Manufacturing Plant
October 1, 2017
Bharat Forge Aluminiumtechnik provides innovative aluminium forging solutions for the automotive industry.
Mountain View Quarries Enhances Productivity
September 26, 2017
A state of the art crushing and processing plant incorporates the latest technologies in intelligent motor control.
Rockwell Automation Improves Hydraulic System
August 29, 2017
Thanks to Rockwell Automation servo drives and AC drives, Neotecman has reduced the design, installation and setup time of its hydraulic stamping equipment.
Intelligent Motor Control Simplifies Operations
July 21, 2017
The E300 electronic overload relay helped to efficiently synchronize data between installed machines and devices.
Anglo American Upgrades to PlantPAx DCS
June 19, 2017
Anglo American is one of the world's largest mining operations in the world with a capacity to produce 26.5 million tons of iron ore per year.
Phosphate Producer Modernizes DCS and HMI
May 11, 2017
The Mosaic Company enhances decision-making capabilities and reduces alarms by 50 percent with modern DCS.
MRA Pioneers Train Load Out Automation Technology
May 8, 2017
Automating the train load out process delivers improved capacity, profitability and safety at Anglo American’s German Creek mine.
Cost Effective Process Safety Solution Delivered
December 22, 2016
Inspec Solutions, a leading steel producer, addresses safety concerns and gains easily expandable solution, with less cost and engineering effort.
Tata One Step Closer to The Connected Enterprise
December 14, 2016
InControl Systems deployed a modernised Rockwell Automation-based kiln control system at Tata Steel addressing obsolescence & reliability.
Plantwide Control For Arrium’s Iron Knob Mine
December 1, 2016
Designing, installing and commissioning modular crushing and screening equipment to process and stockpile hematite iron ore with minimal downtime.
New Technology Enhances Profile Machining
August 15, 2016
TPS delivers a world first, automated, robotic solution for machining long length aluminium extruded profiles utilizing the Rockwell Automation motion control and drives product portfolios.
Technology Drives Mineral Processing Productivity
August 1, 2016
Developing an innovative application to advance mineral processing quality and recovery for mines around the world.
Process Automation System Streamlines Production
June 17, 2016
New system from Rockwell Automation helps 14 disparate mining buildings operate on a single, unified control system.
Anglo Platinum Gains Production Intelligence
June 1, 2016
The world's largest platinum producer implemented the PlantPAx process automation system, gaining access to data to track recipes in real time and make adjustments as needed.
Aluminium Bahrain Migrates Network & Control
May 9, 2016
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the largest single-site aluminum smelters in the world, upgraded its network and controls, addressing obsolescence and downtime.
Mine Implements Technology to Keep the Lights On
March 29, 2016
Variable frequency drives help coal mine in Wyoming reduce energy consumption and lower unplanned downtime while helping increase safety.
New Ventilation-on-Demand System for Mine
February 18, 2016
BESTECH delivers energy-saving system to mining giant Vale.
Mining and Metals Company Digs for Data
December 1, 2015
FactoryTalk EMI software helps focus resources during downtime events, improve asset availability.
Mining Operation Gains New Control System
December 1, 2015
Anglo American Minas-Rio System, one of the most important mining operations in the world gains the capacity to produce 26.5 million tons of iron ore per year
Condition Monitoring Solution Minimizes Downtime
October 22, 2015
Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group improves overall productivity of coal loading operation with minimal onsite personnel at the Port of Newcastle.
OneSteel Whyalla Upgrades Skip Hoist Control
October 22, 2015
Rockwell Automation provides a cost effective solution that met and exceeded current safety requirements.
OEM Solution: INCO Engineering
October 21, 2015
INCO Engineering designs and builds modern mining hoists and complete systems for vertical and inclined transport in mines.
Project Magnet Extends Life of Whyalla Steelworks
October 21, 2015
Rockwell Automation delivers an integrated pit to port solution to provide a new lease on life for Whyalla Steelworks.
Volcan Mining Company Gains Integrated Control
September 30, 2015
Volcan Mining Company's uses the PlantPAx process automation system, which provides integrated control across a new facility, from crushing the raw ore to molding the silver bullion.
Peak Gold Benefits From New Process Control
September 28, 2015
Peak Gold Mine implemented an advanced process control solution that increased production and cost savings and improved environmental efficiency.
AGL Loy Yang Upgrades Mine Conveyor
September 27, 2015
AGL Loy Yang upgraded its drive and control systems to provide the additional power required to operate an extended conveyor.
Galvani Saves 30% in Project Costs With PlantPAx
July 17, 2015
Galvani replaces its control system with the PlantPAx® process automation system, delivering a contemporary solution and data collation and helping save 30% in project implementation costs.
Crane Infrastructure Rejuvenated
April 14, 2015
Steel company sees reduced maintenance, increased speed and greater stock turnover thanks to updated crane control system.
Gold Fields Reduces Control System Risk
February 2, 2015
Seamless integration of field devices, control, visualisation, reporting and performance monitoring helps South Deep Gold Mine become more efficient.
CEMEX Increases Sustainability Targets
January 5, 2015
CEMEX benefits from Integrated Architecture approach from Rockwell Automation.
OEM Solution: Roeslein
January 1, 2015
Innovative modular approach speeds design and delivery of aluminum can manufacturing systems.
Europe’s Fastest Shingle Production Line
December 1, 2014
ControlLogix PAC capability copes with high speed and uniform tension demands while addressing 2,000 I/O
Centria Coating Services Uses Off-Site Support
September 1, 2014
Coating services provider implements off-site support to monitor systems, reduce line stoppages.
AMCOL Predicts Equipment Failure
June 2, 2014
Dynamix™ Condition Monitoring Surveillance System from Rockwell Automation® Saves Maintenance and Capital Cost at AMCOL Bentonite Mill
Sudbury Nickel Mine Optimizes Efficiency
June 2, 2014
Sudbury nickel mine achieves optimal levels of productivity with a comprehensive control and information solution. This greenfield project serves as benchmark for future mine development.
AIC Conquers Complexity and Time
May 1, 2014
Indian greenfield steel rolling mill deploys state-of-the-art integrated control solution and achieves optimal production rate within days of hot testing.
Manufacturer Future-Proofs New Metal Press
April 1, 2014
North American Tillage Tools future-proofs new metal press with flexible control platform and safety automation
Refinery upgrades DCS System
August 1, 2013
ASARCO improves maintainability and repeatability of its copper purification system. PlantPAx process automation system retrofit optimizes bismuth recovery.
ALD Deploys Integrated Control Solution
July 1, 2013
Integrated, single-platform, Logix-based solution deployed for the control of automation, safety, process and motion
Drives Power Underground Mining Control System
May 1, 2013
Intermountain Electronics overcomes underground mining space constraints with a horizontal application of variable frequency drives
MES Helps Steel Processor Improve
February 1, 2013
Leading Italian steel processing company sees improvements in costs, time, quality, visibility, scheduling and logistics
Manufacturing Intelligence Increases OEE Accuracy
October 1, 2012
Manufacturing intelligence increases accuracy of OEE data for a cement manufacturer by providing automatic data collection and real-time reporting.
Vulcan Materials Company
April 1, 2012
The Cement Grinding Control Application from Rockwell Automation assists the leading cement producer in achieving significant gains through automated control.
BESTECH Delivers New Ventilation-on-Demand System
August 3, 2011
Learn how BESTECH implemented Ventilation-On-Demand to help Vale reduce energy costs and maintain a safe underground operation.
Ash Grove Cement Improves Reliability
July 1, 2008
Rockwell Automation solution provides cement manufacturer with initial savings of $250,000 and over 90 percent uptime.