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Max Wandera

Max Wandera

Max Wandera, CISSP, GSLC, is Director of the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence at Eaton. Max provides leadership and oversight in the strategic planning, development, and assessment of Eaton products for cybersecurity. He is responsible for Eaton's Secure Product Development Lifecycle policy and compliance, including the research, design, development and implementation of security technologies for products, systems and software applications. His role works cross-functionally with corporate officers, business and functional leaders. Max acts as the voice of Eaton on product cybersecurity matters, interfacing with various government entities, customers, industry forums and other industrial control security organizations.
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  • Thumbnail for Rockwell Automation announces collaboration with Accenture Industry X.0

    Rockwell Automation announces collaboration with Accenture Industry X.0

    The engagement is designed to capitalize on the expertise of both companies to deliver new capabilities for greater industrial supply chain optimization. By providing customers with a single, trusted provider of digital solutions, the collaboration intends to enable clients to leverage the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and ultimately drive measurable growth outcomes.
    21 November, 2019 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Calculating Acceleration for Linear Motion

    Calculating Acceleration for Linear Motion

    Every motion control problem begins with a need to move a certain payload over a certain distance. However, there are many types of moves possible, and determining the right motion control solution may require some calculations to match the specifications found on a given motors data sheet.
    By: H2W Technologies
    21 November, 2019 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Siemens announces launch of Additive Manufacturing (AM) Network

    Siemens announces launch of Additive Manufacturing (AM) Network

    Siemens’ AM Network is designed for enterprises, suppliers and partners that are looking to accelerate the adoption of AM for industrial processes and applications.
    21 November, 2019 | 2 minutes
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    Digital Technologies in the Supply Chain

    By Jonathan Wilkins, director, EU Automation Errors in the pharmaceutical supply chain can lead to late delivery, increased costs and poor-quality products, which can have a detrimental impact on consumers. This article explains how organizations can use digital technologies to improve the pharmaceutical supplychain and minimize the risk of errors.
    21 November, 2019 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for HANNOVER MESSE 2020 announces call for papers

    HANNOVER MESSE 2020 announces call for papers

    The trade show for industrial technology gives attendees a roadmap to tomorrow’s connected, automated and globally oriented industrial landscape, and the show’s forums play a major role in this, as does the Industry 4.0 Forum.
    21 November, 2019 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Senseye announces strategic partnership with Malone Group

    Senseye announces strategic partnership with Malone Group

    Malone Group will operate as a trusted implementation partner and value-added reseller for Senseye, driving adoption of Senseye PdM with large-scale FMCG producers, packaging manufacturers, and heavy industry organizations.
    21 November, 2019 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Tompkins Robotics announces partnership with Bastian Solutions to expand delivery of t-Sort solution

    Tompkins Robotics announces partnership with Bastian Solutions to expand delivery of t-Sort solution

    Through the new partnership, Bastian Solutions will utilize Tompkins Robotics’ t-Sort systems to help its clients optimize warehousing and fulfillment operations across a range of end customer applications and sites.
    21 November, 2019 | 1 minute
  • Connecting to the PLC from a Remote Location

    Industrial automation is no longer limited by the walls of a production facility. More and more automation is being handled via remote communication, whether it’s from the office or from the comfort of your own home. Today’s PLCs give you the ability to access your control system to handle such tasks as monitoring via a website to determine the condition of a machine or check other statistics.
    By: Paul Reszka
    21 November, 2019 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for A Case for IIoT’s Future in Supply Chain Management

    A Case for IIoT’s Future in Supply Chain Management

    This paper will explore how one construction materials hauling company used level measurement sensors and IIoT networks to better manage their operation.
    21 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Direct Drive Linear Motors: Overview and Selection Process

    Direct Drive Linear Motors: Overview and Selection Process

    To help make the process of selecting linear motors simpler, we’ll start by explaining the mechanics of a direct drive linear motor and contrast it with a more traditional indirect drive system.
    21 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for The 6 Most Important Parts of a Temperature Monitoring System

    The 6 Most Important Parts of a Temperature Monitoring System

    Whether you’re tasked with recommending what to buy, a purchasing agent or the ultimate end user, you can ensure that you’re getting the right system by learning a bit about the most important parts to focus on.
    21 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Data Logging 101

    Data Logging 101

    This brief overview has been designed to help guide users through the basics of data loggers and how they can simplify data collection for an organization.
    21 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for What's the Use of the IIoT?

    What's the Use of the IIoT?

    The IIoT connects devices with the digital world to provide data visibility. But the real value of the IIoT lies in how that data will be used by industry to realize the potential benefi ts of this connectivity.
    21 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for AutomationDirect announces High Bus Voltage (AC Input) stepper drives and motors

    AutomationDirect announces High Bus Voltage (AC Input) stepper drives and motors

    The AC stepper drive is powered from 90 to 240VAC and is intended for use with step motors designed to handle a high bus voltage of 340VDC. MTRAC motors are specially designed to work with high bus voltages.
    21 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for PID Controller Tracking of Industrial Robotic Manipulators [Technical]

    PID Controller Tracking of Industrial Robotic Manipulators [Technical]

    Robotic manipulators in industry perform repetitive tasks in manufacturing processes, and ensure a high production volume along with high quality standards.
    By: ISA Transactions
    20 November, 2019 | 1 minutes
  • Exposing Cybersecurity Total Cost of Ownership

    This presentation shares a unique definition and perspective on Cybersecurity TCO (total cost of ownership). We will expose the unexpected costs of loss with a cyber incident, as well as both the cost savings and value-add to the organization by investing in cybersecurity early.
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Bridging the IT/OT Divide

    Bridging the IT/OT Divide

    Today’s smarter edge devices can streamline integration efforts while providing secure remote access for end users and machine builders, too
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for The World Market for Gas Flow Measurement - 4th Ed.

    The World Market for Gas Flow Measurement - 4th Ed.

    The World Market for Gas Flow Measurement examines the gas flow measurement market on both a worldwide and regional basis. It covers each flow technology used for gas flow measurement.
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for A Guide to Customized PROFINET Validation

    A Guide to Customized PROFINET Validation

    While serial bus systems will continue to play an important role in the future, solutions based on Industrial Ethernet are becoming increasingly common with Industry 4.0 applications. The focus is less on cable measurements, signal levels or signal shapes, but in the case of standards such as PROFINET, utilization and the greatest possible availability of the networks are the focus of interest.
    20 November, 2019
  • Thumbnail for How to Conduct an Energy Audit to Acheive Long-Term Savings

    How to Conduct an Energy Audit to Acheive Long-Term Savings

    The goal of an energy audit is to get accurate energy data that shows you where your facility’s energy went over the period; which equipment, circuits, buildings or divisions consumed the energy; and exactly when this usage occurred.
    20 November, 2019
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