Put your long-term automation investments to the Rockwell test

Rockwell Automation has introduced a new model for calculating the tangible business value of long-term automation investments that is said to be more comprehensive and accurate than traditional ROI measurements.

Detailed in a recently released white paper, the Rockwell Automation Total Value Assessment (TVA) methodology is a proprietary tool that systematically measures and validates the total value-add earned through automation partnerships and solutions. The white paper is available at rockwellautomation.com/go/prtva.

''There's no question that manufacturers and their suppliers need to demonstrate the value of their investments, but few have been effective at truly defining and quantifying the value equation,'' said Paul Wenner, regional manager, OEM Business Solutions, Rockwell Automation. ''A Total Value Assessment method takes each aspect of a purchase decision – cost, utility and importance – and helps suppliers and purchasers understand if their automation investment was a good business decision.''

The white paper, titled ''A Strategic Perspective on Value: Using a Total Value Assessment to More Accurately Quantify Long-Term Business Benefits,'' outlines the definition of ''value'' in manufacturing. The paper also provides examples of the tangible results achieved by manufacturers who have shifted from price-focused buying to implementing value-focused decisions.

Mike Edwards, Editor, DPN Magazine medwards@clbmedia.ca
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SPONSOR MESSAGE: Altair

 
Altair Releases HyperWorks 9.0
Connecting Engineers with New Solver Technology and to the Global Grid

The next generation of Altair's HyperWorks CAE simulation platform is now available for electronic download. Visit: www.altairhyperworks.com/hw90.

This newest release contains a new solver solution that integrates Altair's linear and nonlinear solvers, new business model, grid-enabled HyperWorks applications, and significant advancements to core modeling, visualization and optimization technologies.

USEFUL SITES

Pneumatic components. Cyclonaire has added a "QuickQuote" button to its website to speed the ordering of its pneumatic conveying system components as well as universal components (cyclonaire.com).

Fasteners and tooling. Reid Supply offers downloads of 3D and 2D drawings to fasteners, tooling, bearings and fluid power components (reidsupply.com).

Bearings. Redesigned website from Quality Bearings & Components (qbcbearings.com) is designed to make it easier to purchase bearings online.

Linear components. Linear actuators, shafts and guides are available as downloads from the Misumi CAD configurator (misumiusa.com).
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• CN Tower launch of Siemens synchronous technology

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Fuse terminals. Emphatec has introduced fuse terminal blocks suited for general purpose use as well as Class 1 Division 2 applications.

Illuminated pushbutton switches. NKK Switches has announced the GB Series of ultra-subminiature pushbutton switches with illuminated plungers.

Pressure data logger. The OM-CP-PR2000 pressure data logger from Omega has a backlit LCD display and a user replaceable battery or external power options.
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Bimba strives to offer a complete solution for all your pneumatic applications. That's why we are proud to announce a full line of Air Preparation Filters, Regulators and Lubricators (FRLs) and optional accessories including porting blocks, shut-off valves, gauges and more.

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                    UPCOMING EVENTS

September 20-November 1, 2008. Stoney Creek, ON. Negotiations in Industrial Distribution credit course at Mohawk College is part of the Industrial Careers Pathway curriculum (http://ce.mohawkcollegeca/reginfo1.html).

September 23-25, 2008. Toronto. Canadian Manufacturing Week presented by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (sme.org).

October 1-2, 2008. Mississauga + Guelph, ON. Fall 2008 machine guarding and machine safety seminars presented by Vickers-Warnick (vickers-warnick.com).

October 2, 2008. Toronto. Integrated Motion Control lunch n' learn seminar presented by Maxon Precision Motors and Electromate Industrial Sales (electromate.com).

December 2-5, 2008. Las Vegas. Autodesk University Annual User Conference and Exhibition presented by Autodesk, developers of Inventor, AutoCAD and AliasStudio software (http://au.autodesk.com/).

May 5-7, 2009. Toronto. PACKEX Toronto 2009 exhibition presented by the Packaging Association of Canada (packextoronto.com).

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With over 10,000 standard enclosures and accessories, Hoffman is renowned for our selection. But what's not as well known is Hoffman's ability to quickly produce modified and custom enclosures with virtually any combination of features you can imagine. From size and material changes, to adding holes, cutouts, panels, doors, accessories or a different color, Hoffman can do it. Resources are also at your disposal to engineer and build-to-order enclosures with features and specifications you require.

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Vaisala Launches Revolutionary Polymer Sensor for Dewpoints to -112°F

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