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John Burns

John Burns is director of OT Threat Hunting at Dragos Inc. The company has a global mission to safeguard civilization from those trying to disrupt the industrial infrastructure. It is a privately held company based in the Washington, D.C. area with a regional presence around the world. The Dragos Platform is designed to monitor, manage and respond to cyber threats to industrial control systems. The company also provides urgent incident response services, threat intelligence and a variety of tools to protect critical OT assets.

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  • Thumbnail for Honeywell's ControlEdge PLC earns ISASecure Level 2 certification

    Honeywell's ControlEdge PLC earns ISASecure Level 2 certification

    ControlEdge PLC is the first PLC to be awarded the ISASecure Level 2 certification, which builds on the Level 1 capabilities by providing additional security features such as the confidentiality and integrity of data at rest and in motion, detection of unauthorized changes and additional protection against Denial of Service attacks.
    22 August, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Rotork actuators aim help UAE oil company to increase production capacity

    Rotork actuators aim help UAE oil company to increase production capacity

    The aim of the project is to increase the field's oil production capacity to 65,000 barrels per day (BPD) from the existing capacity of 22,000 BPD.
    22 August, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for ABB introduces Jokab Safety Pluto safety programmable logic controller

    ABB introduces Jokab Safety Pluto safety programmable logic controller

    The ABB Jokab Safety Pluto safety programmable logic controller (PLC) features a design that enables hot swapping for replacement with the removal of the old terminal caps and a push of a button.
    22 August, 2017
  • Thumbnail for EPLAN announces EPLAN Preplanning 2.7 with piping module

    EPLAN announces EPLAN Preplanning 2.7 with piping module

    Using EPLAN Preplanning, earlier acquisition and definition of project information and planning – equal parts graphical and database oriented – helps structure, integrate and accelerate all stages of project development, from basic to detailed engineering.
    22 August, 2017
  • Thumbnail for HARTING introduces M8 D-coded PCB

    HARTING introduces M8 D-coded PCB

    With the M8 D-coded, HARTING now offers a connector that carries power and 100 Mbit Ethernet to the smallest field application.
    22 August, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Siemens announces software version 5.1 for Simotion motion control system

    Siemens announces software version 5.1 for Simotion motion control system

    With the Simosim simulation integrated into the engineering, users can now test their software without connecting any hardware. Program parts are optimized at an early stage of the development phase.
    22 August, 2017
  • Thumbnail for AAEON introduces RTC-1200SK industrial tablet computer

    AAEON introduces RTC-1200SK industrial tablet computer

    The 11-inch RTC-1200SK is built to withstand rugged environments, operating at temperatures from -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
    22 August, 2017
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    How to Integrate Valve Actuators with an Automation System

    In plant installations, a key requirement is the ability to smoothly integrate actuators used for opening or closing valves with the automation system.
    By: Contributing Authors
    21 August, 2017 | 5 minutes
  • Thumbnail for IIoT Monitoring Will Define the Next Phase of Automation

    IIoT Monitoring Will Define the Next Phase of Automation

    By John Hayes, Vecna Robotics All those sensors on AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) which prevent collisions (with people, equipment, or building structures) are collecting data. Few AGV manufacturers have found a way to concretize these data and make them actionable, predictive, and fundamentally useful.
    21 August, 2017 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Comark announces acquisition of DLI

    Comark announces acquisition of DLI

    The combination of Comark and DLI brings the consolidated customer base an choice of industrial computing solutions. DLI’s mobile computing technology is a complement to Comark’s industrial computing solutions.
    21 August, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for qBotica announces addition of two executives to Board of Advisers

    qBotica announces addition of two executives to Board of Advisers

    Yvonne Schneider and David Desharnais were appointed to qBotica's Advisory Board, which is comprised of Fortune 500 business executives, bringing a mixture of business, technology, and operations expertise to the company.
    21 August, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Ritter Technology announces formation of Motion & Control Enterprises, LLC

    Ritter Technology announces formation of Motion & Control Enterprises, LLC

    MCE will oversee operations for Ritter Technology, LLC, now renamed RitterTech, and its recently acquired divisions: Primet Fluid Power, acquired in February of 2017; Tri-State Hose & Fitting, acquired in April of 2017; and Fluid Systems Engineering, acquired in May of 2017.
    21 August, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Bedrock announces free online training for Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

    Bedrock announces free online training for Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

    Initially developed to train Bedrock end users and partners in programming applications to the IEC 61131-3 standard, the software and the IDE can be used to build PLC, DCS, and SCADA RTU applications that are cryptographically authenticated to the Bedrock platform.
    21 August, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Kaynes Technology introduces SKATE-212 single board computer

    Kaynes Technology introduces SKATE-212 single board computer

    SKATE-212 SBC is a 90mm x 70mm development kit and the board features On-Board peripherals like, Wi-Fi & BT, GPS, HDMI, Audio, Mic, 8MP/ 2MP MIPI Camera Interface, Micro SD, Ethernet, USB Host & Client, 8GB LPDRR3 eMCP chip (expandable), Gyro, Accelerometer, Compass & Magneto sensors and it is available with preloaded Android 7.0 Nougat / Linux (On Request).
    21 August, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Sciaky partners with Siemens to incorporate PLM software to EBAM additive manufacturing solution

    Sciaky partners with Siemens to incorporate PLM software to EBAM additive manufacturing solution

    Siemens PLM Software is a provider of software solutions to drive the digital transformation of industry, creating new opportunities for manufacturers to realize innovation.
    21 August, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for ISA announces plans for new leadership of professional staff

    ISA announces plans for new leadership of professional staff

    The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced that Executive Director and CEO, Patrick Gouhin, will be stepping down. Peggie W. Koon will serve as Interim Executive Director, while a Search Committee will be formed in the immediate future to identify Mr. Gouhin’s successor.
    21 August, 2017 | 2 minutes
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  • Thumbnail for Opto 22 announces OptoPartners IoT Certification program

    Opto 22 announces OptoPartners IoT Certification program

    This program is designed to address a specific need as Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), or Industry 4.0 applications and projects proliferate.
    21 August, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Fluke Calibration publishes first annual Calibration and Metrology Compensation Survey Results

    Fluke Calibration publishes first annual Calibration and Metrology Compensation Survey Results

    Data collected in this survey shows median annual base salary information across multiple industries and disciplines in the field of metrology, and how those incomes differ between educational backgrounds, gender, years of service, job titles, and more.
    21 August, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Polytron Devices launches MUI30 series of AC/DC power supplies

    Polytron Devices launches MUI30 series of AC/DC power supplies

    For use in applications up to 30 watts, the MUI30 offersefficiency up to 95% and anoperating temperature range of -40º to +85ºC. It also integrates 2 MOPP insulation, 4000 Vac reinforced isolation and 5,000 m operating altitude.
    21 August, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Yaskawa Motoman introduces GP25 model of industrial robot

    Yaskawa Motoman introduces GP25 model of industrial robot

    The GP25 features an IP67-rated wrist and an IP54 body. An XP (eXtra Protection) package that increases the body protection rating to IP65 is available. This model offers a 25 kg payload capacity, 1,730 mm horizontal reach and 3,089 mm vertical reach. It can be floor-, ceiling- or wall-mounted.
    21 August, 2017
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