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The CSP Program consists of various IEC 62443-based IACS (Industrial Automated Control System) cybersecurity courses presented by exida Academy.

The NCA-4012 features up to 64GB (R-DIMM) or 32GB (ECC) memory capacity. And it offers an LAN networking interface that can be fitted with 16x GbE RJ45 and 2x 10G SFP+ ports, and an additional NIC module slot for 8 additional Ethernet ports for even bandwidth.

As part of the “Productized Services” program of e-con Systems, the eSOMiMX7 is aimed at customer applications such as but not limited to, Building automation, test & Measurement, E-Smart Home Controls, Industrial Control, IoT Solutions, etc.

This release supports the groov EPIC system, adds eight control commands, and provides the ability to designate individual I/O and variable tags as Public Access for read-only or read-write use in IIoT data communications via MQTT/Sparkplug.

By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com At Hannover Messe 2018, it was clear that many in the computing industry are focused on implementing a holistic cyber security approach, encompassing the entire architecture including cloud, enterprise, and edge devices. This article will explore some of these efforts and explain how they are shaping the future of cybersecurity in industrial automation.

NEXTSENSE specialises in solutions that enhance product quality in the automotive, railway, steel and aerospace industries. NEXTSENSE will be fully consolidated, operating within Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division.

The Moxa Remote Connect (MRC) is a remote connection management platform that includes server and client software along with a hardware gateway to bridge the gap between field devices, engineers, and application servers for greater visibility and support.

Most managers in the process industries still look at maintenance only as a cost center, reducing operational costs in the maintenance department is often the first thing on their list. That puts a lo

Each module is designed to interface directly with a fixed mounted D Sub or with a cable when using DIN rail or a panel mount

The ISO-Spector M1A has a field of view (FoV) of 69 x 69mm (2.72” x 2.72”) and a 25 mega pixel camera with lens optics

The GO-5100MP-USB is built around Sony’s IMX250MZR polarized CMOS image sensor, offering 5.1 megapixels of total resolution and a 4-way polarized filter design creating a range of possibilities for imaging and analysis of objects and materials in industrial applications.

The C80 is suitable for rotary dial machines, production machines using multiple processes, and automotive transfer lines.

The Arduino Engineering Kit consists of three Arduino-based projects that teach students how to build modern electronic devices – challenging them intellectually and helping them develop physical engineering skills that will better prepare them to enter the commercial market following graduation.

The hands-on, 40-foot, interactive showroom will travel to nearly 20 U.S. cities and educate customers about Eaton’s newest innovations for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R), and pumping, process industry and machinery applications.

By Robert Glass, ABB Recently, Dutch supermarket chain Ekoplaza opened the world’s first plastic-free aisle in one of its stores in Amsterdam. More supermarkets will likely follow. Will food manufacturers will need to rethink their food packaging materials?

Combining redundancy technologies into the design, the JetWave 2310 is a solution to provide DCS network construction in power plants.

The DC-UPS module provides backup support to 24Vdc system using an external battery capacity from 3.3AH to 12AH. Potential free contacts provide various battery management signals and a LED indicator for battery operating status

The SVC addition brings heavy-duty ratings to PowerFlex 6000 drives in the 0-200-amp range, already available for the 200-amp and above range. It provides constant torque capability without the need for an encoder.

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