Rockwell Automation strengthens integrated architecture platform for the long haul in process industries

摘要

Rockwell Automation has long been known for its strength in discrete manufacturing control, but recently has increased its focus on the process industries as well. "We think Rockwell Automation is doing an effective job in the process market, and consider them a player in the space - just like ABB, Invensys. and others," says Craig Resnick, research director for Dedham, Mass.-based ARC Advisory Group. Rockwell got its foothold when it took over Honeywell's Plantscape DCS system when Honeywell wanted to get out of that line of business. Rockwell renamed the product ControlLogics and quickly sold several hundred systems - many to existing customers with hybrid production control needs.