Image Gallery: Scenes from Automation Fair

    Nov. 15, 2013
    The event, hosted by Rockwell Automation and more than 100 partner companies, offered attendees a look at products and trends related to industrial and process control – in particular, how IP-based Ethernet is revolutionizing industry by helping users enhance the efficiency and productivity of their operations.

    The Rockwell Automation Fair, held November 13 and 14, drew more than 10,000 manufacturing and industrial professionals to Houston. The event, hosted by Rockwell Automation and more than 100 partner companies, offered attendees a look at products and trends related to industrial and process control – in particular, how IP-based Ethernet is revolutionizing industry by helping users enhance the efficiency and productivity of their operations. Here’s a look at some new introductions from the show floor.

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    Kenneth Korane

    Ken Korane holds a B.S. Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University. In addition to serving as an editor at Machine Design until August 2015, his prior work experience includes product engineer at Parker Hannifin Corp. and mechanical design engineer at Euclid Inc. 

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