With cyber security and plant floor network performance at the forefront of manufacturing, CBT Company has developed a proven process for delivering a secure, robust network that is positioned for future expansion.   

From the industry leader in power density comes a gearing design that is changing the way industry applies mechanical power transmission (MPT) products.  

When you leave the house for the day, you are apt to keep watch on your furry friends with a camera. Why not do the same with your plant floor? 

The Rockwell Automation Stratix® 5800 managed industrial Ethernet switch offers gigabit performance in a flexible package. It comes in both fixed and modular designs supporting a wide variety of copper, fiber, and PoE expansion modules and is available with Layer 2 switching or Layer 3 routing firmware options to meet a diverse range of application needs. 

SolaHD™ SVL DIN rail power supplies by Emerson are a mainstay in high volume applications, such as automation, ATMs, vending machines and life sciences. Now, they’ve begun a new chapter with the introduction of economical three-phase versions engineered for use in both ordinary locations and hazardous locations.  

CBT’s Hygienic Design Specialist, Larry Hecker, writes another edition of his Sanitation Tech Tip discussing the importance of a compliant food safety culture.

Knowledge is power, and employee safety is a top concern for the manufacturing industry. Every year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publishes their most-cited safety violations.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), electrocution is the fifth leading cause of workplace injuries in the United States with more than 2,000 fatal and more than 24,000 non-fatal electrical injuries reported in the last 10 years. You can take a proactive approach to protect your employees with the help of CBT’s Glove Safety Program.