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Use existing field devices, network connections, and controllers to build an edge-connected system that harnesses the full power of factory data. This article comes from the IIoT & Industry 4.0 eBook.

Modern instrumentation provides plenty of information—here’s how to get it into IIoT software. This article comes from the IIoT & Industry 4.0 eBook.

While it’s true that much of the consumer- and office-grade network equipment will work with work for Industrial Ethernet, the question is, for how long? Research shows that the most common cause of Industrial Ethernet failures is cabling and connectors.

Manufacturing companies are continually on the lookout to improve their business, production and operational processes with the objective of maximizing revenues and profits. There are many ways to achieve these objectives, but the most common strategies include improving overall productivity & efficiency, maximizing cost savings, enhancing customer experience, adapting to market dynamics and reducing plant downtime.

Dr. Tom Winston from Dragos authors this overview of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI).

Check out these tips on how to boost productivity and efficiency within CNC Machine Shops.

The Open Integration Partner program, initiated by Endress+Hauser, seeks on simple, fast, and manufacturer-independent integration of components and devices.

Drives market revenues fell by 5-10% in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the first half of 2020 saw steep declines in sales, many suppliers were able to offset those losses with a strong performance in the second half of the year.

Instant measurement and production line correction is enabled since calculations are performed in real-time inside the sensor and data is analyzed multiple times per second with integrated software.

The Coalition for Open Process Automation (COPA) launched the COPA QuickStart for companies to leverage the Open Process Automation System (O-PAS) standard to be more competitive and profitable. The move to open industrial and process automation systems is analogous to the shifts that occurred when PC technology displaced minicomputer and mainframes.

Automation within transportation infrastructure is making it's way to be a huge benefit for contractors in the future.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that India's industry stakeholders should implement Industry 4.0 immediately.

Why the implementation of cybersecurity processes are important when managing IT/OT convergence.

Our newest ISA Mentor Program blog asks the question: What are the problems and solutions with packaged equipment?

The ACHEMA Pulse Live Days the Ethernet-APL organization, with members FieldComm Group, OPC Foundation, ODVA and Profibus & Profinet International showcased Ethernet-APL joint activity demonstrating, “IT-centric Instrumentation,” for process control, including hazardous areas.

The geared motors and heavy-duty industrial gears market was valued at $10.6bn in 2019. Following a -7% contraction in 2020, growth will quickly resume and a 2020-24 CAGR of 2.1% will see the market hit $13bn by 2024.

Looking at the total amount of O2 in the gas stream can be misleading because the stoichiometric excess O2 amount is the more important measurement.

As more and more businesses rely on cloud storage, moving your CCTV data over becomes very important.

Sharul A. Rashid of PETRONAS gives us a few examples of how his company institutes a hard-working cybersecurity culture in the workplace.

If you're undergoing a digital transformation, don't forget to include your machine operators in this process.