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FeatureOptimal PID Controller for Standard Second-Order Plus Time Delay Systems [Technical]
Research offers an improved tuning methodology of PID controller for standard second order plus time delay systems -
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Emerson to help ENGIE replace legacy combustion turbine controls with Ovation technology
The Ovation controls will be installed at each unit during a 13-day outage – a compressed timeframe for a turbine controls replacement project. This marks the first time a vendor other than the turbine OEM has been selected to retrofit GT13 combustion turbine controls. -
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CyberX releases Global ICS & IIoT Risk Report
The data clearly shows that OT networks are ripe targets for adversaries, whose motives range from criminal intent to operational disruption and even threats to human and environmental safety -
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Mencom Corporation introduces Low-Profile Housings for Panel Interface Connectors
Mencom's Low Profile enclosures for Panel Interface Connectors (PIC). The PIC, also known as programming ports or programming interfaces, provides the ability to communicate with a device inside a cabinet without opening the cabinet door. -
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Rockwell Automation introduces Project Scio IIoT analytics platform
The platform opens access to ad-hoc analytics and performs advanced analysis by pulling structured and unstructured data from virtually any existing source in the enterprise. It can also intelligently fuse related data, delivering analytics in intuitive dashboards – called storyboards – that users can share and view.. -
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HEMCO announces enhanced selection of HEMCO enclosures
HEMCO Enclosures are designed to isolate distillation apparatus, HPLC equipment, sample weighing, high throughput screening, powders handling and other lab automated processes by providing exhaust air systems or HEPA filtered clean workstations. -
ComicOtto Mation Comic Caption Contest - November 8, 2017
The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Mike S. in North Carolina. Congratulations, Mike! -
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Rockwell Automation announces investment in Silicon Valley fund w/ focus on artificial intelligence (AI)
Rockwell Automation goals include co-creating to solve customer problems, accelerating innovation and identifying new emerging technologies that can help its manufacturing customers improve business performance by bridging the gaps between plant-floor and higher-level information systems. -
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Independence Drives Collaboration in the Smart Factory
By Martyn Williams, COPA-DATA UK In the era of smart manufacturing, valuing independence can be the difference between failure and success. This article explains why manufacturers should consider independence when striving for more collaborative facilities and supply chains. -
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Pas Global announces RSA interoperability certification for PAS Cyber Integrity
RSA has certified PAS Cyber Integrity as interoperable with RSA NetWitness Suite. Industrial process companies that have RSA NetWitness can access security intelligence for both corporate and process control networks (PCNs) via a single application. -
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Red Lion releases CR1000 and CR3000 HMIs with Crimson 3.1 software
The CR1000 and CR3000 HMIs are available in a range of sizes, from 4.3 inches up to 15 inches and feature an array of connectivity options to address the real-world challenges of today’s multi-vendor manufacturing environments. -
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Wind River introduces Helix Security Framework services offering
The Helix Security Framework provides a services offering for both discovering and representing the security needs of IoT devices, as well as the entire IoT system comprised of those devices. -
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LogiSwitch releases initial series of pushbutton switches
The initial LogiSwitch product launch includes a series of panel-mount pushbutton switches and a beginning line of subminiature limit switches with the new technology. -
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Crystal Engineering introduces 10bar, 30bar and 70bar versions of XP2i digital pressure gauges
Previous versions of the XP2i were limited to measuring absolute pressures that were 2000 psi or higher, ruling out the XP2i’s use for lower pressure applications. Now, with the expanded XP2i product offering, those applications also can utilize the XP2i digital pressure gauge. -
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AutomationDirect releases BRX PLC I/0 expansion modules
Two 8-channel analog current and voltage input modules and two 8-channel current and voltage output modules are available. Current signal ranges are 0-20 mA, 4-20 mA; voltage ranges are 0-5 VDC, 0-10 VDC, +/- 5 VDC, +/- 10 VDC. Input and output signal resolution is 16-bits (external 24 VDC required). -
FeatureHow to Manage Pipeline Valve Positioner and PID Tuning
In general use the highest valve positioner gain that does not cause oscillation. For pipeline flow and pressure control, oscillations are not filtered. -
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The Push for Industrial Cyber Security Standards: A Look at Underwriters Laboratory Efforts
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com While industrial automation suppliers can claim products are cybersecure it is hard to prove. Standards and certification, like electrical and safety device requirements, today for cybersecurity are one such way for companies to illustrate that proof. -
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Reexamining the Role of SCADA Systems in Digital Manufacturing Operations
By: Alan Cone, Siemens Industry, Inc. The data revolution is firmly underway within today’s manufacturing industry. Those companies that capture their “big data” and leverage that analyzed data as a framework for making faster, better decisions will lead the industry in productivity and time to market. -
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Rockwell Automation helps University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee launch Connected Systems Institute
The multidisciplinary Connected Systems Institute (CSI) will focus on the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), which uses sensors to gather data from equipment, machines, and manufactured products through secure data networks. -
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Northrop Grumman announces launch of 2017-2018 CyberCenturion Competition
A record 575 teams, made up of more 2,500 students, including 116 all-female and 45 cadet teams from across the country have registered to participate, marking a more than threefold increase over last year.