Innovative solutions help machine builders and pharmaceutical companies optimize equipment efficiency and data integration
KARLSRUHE, GERMANY, Feb. 28, 2005 — At Interpack 2005, April 21–27 in Düsseldorf, Rockwell Automation (booth #15-E09) will feature its latest automation and information technology for machine builders, as well as several innovative solutions designed specifically for life sciences companies. Solutions from Rockwell Automation provide OEMs and life sciences companies with integrated technology to access on-demand manufacturing data that can help optimize production processes and shorten time-to-market. “By capturing and leveraging the incredible amounts of valuable data generated from packaging machines, manufacturers can improve machine performance across the entire manufacturing enterprise,” said Jordi Andreu, president, Rockwell Automation Europe.
“At Interpack 2005, Rockwell Automation will demonstrate how its automation and information solutions can help manufacturers take valuable production data and turn it into useful information that can positively affect the bottom line.”Featured solutions from Rockwell Automation for machine builders and life sciences companies at Interpack 2005 include the following: Propack Data PMX MES Enterprise Production Management Software – Release 4.1. Announced for the first time at Interpack 2005, Propack Data PMX MES 4.1 from Rockwell Automation offers life sciences companies tighter automation information integration, flexibility and focus on regulatory issues throughout the product manufacturing process.
From raw materials receipt through production and packaging and shipping the product, PMX MES 4.1 can help life sciences companies improve manufacturing accuracy and boost productivity and profits. Validation Services. From the development of a compliance program to conducting a risk analysis, Rockwell Automation Validation Service engineers can help manufacturers in highly regulated industries realize a faster turnaround on validation activities and improve overall product quality.
Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture. Today’s machine builders are being challenged to provide more flexible machines at lower costs and in shorter cycles than ever before. Machine builders throughout Interpack are showcasing machines standardized on the Rockwell Automation Integrated Architecture. Coupled with Rockwell Automation engineering services, the company’s automation architecture can help machine builders reduce time-to-market through improved design and delivery cycle times.
RFID technology. While the radio frequency identification (RFID) market is growing at a fast pace, many prospective users view RFID simply in terms of compliance with retail requirements. With this narrow view, users could overlook the opportunity to tap into a wealth of information that can be used to make better business decisions. As RFID moves upstream from the supply chain to manufacturing operations, Rockwell Automation can help businesses integrate RFID technology into existing automation controls and information systems to extract value by using information to optimize production.
Rockwell Automation has developed an RFID test lab at its Milwaukee headquarters to help manufacturers design and implement an RFID solution.For more information and to schedule meetings with Rockwell Automation representatives at Interpack 2005, contact Stefan Lange at +49 (0)89/99 28 87-0. Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is a world-leading provider of industrial automation power, control and information solutions that help customers meet their manufacturing productivity objectives. The company brings together leading brands in industrial automation for Complete Automation solutions, including Allen-Bradley controls and services, Dodge mechanical power transmission products, Reliance motors and drives, and Rockwell Software factory management software.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., USA, the company employs about 20,000 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.Visit their website at www.rockwellautomation.com .