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The Evolving Role of the CISO and Digitalization
By Robin Whitehead, Boulting Technology This article explains how this is impacting the role of the chief information security officer (CISO) and resulting in the need for end-to-end digitalization. -
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Siemens helps Chinese chrome alloy manufacturer employ new production management system
Siemens will design, engineer and commission a new production management system (PMS), based on the Siemens Minerals Operation Management Solution. -
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ABB announces commissioning of two Italian digital substations
Key supplies to the substations include ABB Ability-based automation and control systems, intelligent protection equipment, transformers with sensors, digitally enabled switchgear and advanced communication systems. -
Industry Product
JAI introduces SP-12401-USB, a 12.4-megapixel camera
The cameras are equipped with a standard USB3 Vision interface capable of running at 23.4 frames per second for 8-bit monochrome or raw Bayer images at full resolution (4112 x 3008 for monochrome and 4088 x 3000 for color). Power and triggering can be supplied via a separate 12-pin connector. -
Industry Product
TrendMiner introduces TrendMiner 2018.R2 update
The release includes a set of capabilities, collectively called ContextHub. Other additions include: OSIsoft PI Event Frames integration, a related context item search for filtering of time-series data, and further extensions to the recommendation engine that helps operators and engineers to speed up root cause analysis of process anomalies. -
Industry Product
Emerson announces LED version of Appleton A-51 lighting fixture
Emerson is offering the luminaries in an output range of 1,600 to 3,200 lumens to replace incandescent fixtures up to 300 watts. They deliver bright light with color rendering for optimal visibility. The LED lamp has a lifespan of 50,000+ hours -
Industry Product
Rockwell Automation announces expanded Allen-Bradley VersaView 5200 thin client portfolio
The expanded VersaView 5200 portfolio includes five thin clients: single display, dual display, dual 4K display, multi 4K display and integrated display. The multi 4K is the first in the industry to offer seven displays and is exclusively supported by ThinManager software. -
Industry Product
Lanner introduces LEC-3340 edge consolidation server (ECS)
LEC-3340 is a 3U rackmount fanless industrial edge consolidation server powered by Intel Xeon E3-1505L V6, Core i3-7100E or i5-7442EQ (Codenamed KabyLake-H) CPU. -
Industry Product
Chipkin Automation introduces CAS BACnet Wireshark Storm Tool
This release provides support for any BACnet system that uses Wireshark. Automation professionals can download the program for free and without having to register or provide an email address. -
Industry Product
Microchip Technology introduces MXT2912TD-A and MXT2113TD-A maXTouch touchscreen controllers
With the addition of the maXTouch touchscreen controllers, Microchip provides full scalability to customers, offering a complete portfolio of automotive-qualified touchscreen controllers for the use of various screen sizes. -
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AutoQuiz: What is Common Mode Noise?
Common noise must be in phase between conductors, or it converts to normal mode or differential noise. -
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United Electric Controls announces beta test for WirelessHART Vanguard Gas Detectors
Beta testers of the ammonia and carbon monoxide detectors receive up to fifty percent discount on the first three ammonia or carbon monoxide Vanguard detectors they purchase. -
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Hardware vs. Software: Where should priorities lie in vehicle manufacturing?
By Emma Cygan, Pailton Engineering Cost versus quality. Humans versus automation. Hardware versus software. Is the vehicle manufacturing industry fuelled with tension? This article explains how vehicle manufacturers must balance the procurement of hardware and software for new vehicle concepts. -
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CNCMachines.net announces Veteran to Machinist scholarship program
One scholarship a month will be awarded in January, February and March 2019. Winners will be announced Feb 12th, March 12th and April 16th -
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Siemens helps Chinese coal mines facilitate cloud-based digitalization
Drawing on Siemens expertise in the mining industry and Industry 4.0, the solution will be based on the advanced architecture and performance of Siemens WinCC Open Architecture. As part of the contract, Siemens will also provide inter process communication (IPC), accessories, plus software engineering and site commissioning services. -
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Schneider Electric announces global OEM and distribution partnership with Transpara
The partnership combines Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure IIoT capabilities with Transpara’s Visual KPI solutions to help customers in operationally intensive industries, including refining, petrochemical, energy and mining -
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CyberX announces participation in the GE Digital Alliance Program
CyberX is currently partnering with GE’s global community including GrayMatter, GE’s No. 1 software channel partner and a CRN “IoT Innovator.” GrayMatter’s customers include global organizations implementing a range of Smart Manufacturing, Smart Building, and Smart Water initiatives. -
Case Study
Skkynet Cloud Systems helps Siemens enhance digitalization and remote monitoring for Argentinian power plants
Tricco was tasked with developing a secure and reliable way to collect data from control systems running at power plants located hundreds of kilometers from the Siemens office. The first phase was to be a pilot—to connect his WinCC OA SCADA system to a Siemens T3000 DCS running at a power plant located about 100 kilometers from Buenos Aires. -
Industry Product
SICK introduces Safe Portal Solutions
Safe Portal Solutions from SICK ensure safeguarding for automated material transfer stations. Operating with up to four simultaneous protective fields, two vertically installed safety laser scanners detect people gaining unauthorized access of any kind. -
Industry Product
Beckhoff Automation announces CX7000 Embedded PC as PC-Based Controller
Equipped with an ARM Cortex-M7 processor (32 bit, 400 MHz), the CX7000 Embedded PC, with dimensions of 49 x 100 x 72 mm, ensures scalability of PC-based control for small controller applications
