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Making OPC UA Secure for the Industrial IoT
By Bob McIlvride, Skkynet Cloud Systems Securing an industrial system requires at the very least securing the perimeter against unauthorized access. The challenge is to fully protect the perimeter, and yet still provide access to the data from OPC UA servers inside. -
The Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Revolution in Manufacturing
We are only now seeing VR and augmented reality (AR) being used in manufacturing environments. This article looks at how AR and VR are changing the world of manufacturing. -
Webinar Recording: How to Calibrate Differential Pressure Flowmeters
It is often a mystery as to how to properly check and calibrate the differential pressure flowmeter meter in the field. -
AbraxSys announces projected capacitive touch monitors
AbraxSys engineers Multi-Touch and Standard Touch projected capacitive touch screen displays for a range of industrial environments and rugged applications including military, industrial, aviation, sun readable and marine. -
To Replace or Service Automation Systems: That is the Question
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com For cost and efficiency purposes, most vendors will try to minimize downtime with already existing automation systems and manufacturing equipment, instead of buying new equipment. This may be a prudent decision in some cases but it does beg some questions -
What Are the Benefits of Guided Wave Radar for Level Measurement in Process Industries?
Guided wave radar technology offers key advantages in a wide range of industrial applications. -
AutoQuiz: Tuning the Temperature Controller for an Exothermic Reactor
The temperature controller for an exothermic reactor must stay in automatic to prevent a runaway reaction. -
Design of a Self-Tuning Regulator for Temperature Control of a Polymerization Reactor
Temperature control of a polymerization reactor is used to illustrate the potential of adaptive control design by employing a self-tuning regulator concept. -
Mission-Critical Operations: When Failure Is Not an Option
In the industrial space reports indicate a tenfold increase in the number of successful cyber attacks on infrastructure control systems since 2000. -
Why KPIs Help Take the Guesswork Out of System Integration
By Glenn Johnson, Magic Software Americas KPIs can be used at multiple levels for system integration projects to evaluate their success at reaching targets. Taking the time to calculate KPIs can keep your project on track. -
AutoQuiz: What Does a Low Resistance Reading from an Ungrounded Signal Lead Mean?
A low resistance reading from an ungrounded signal lead connected to a ground indicates a problem of a lead having an unwanted connection to ground. -
Talent Bridges the Gap Between IT and OT in the Industrial Internet of Things
By Dave Vasko, Rockwell Automation & IoT Talent Consortium Only about 14 percent of companies have been able to fully connect their manufacturing floors with their IT departments, because manufacturers just don’t have the talent they need with skills in security, cloud, industrial communications and data analytics technologies -
Festo Fosters Manufacturing Resurgence in Southern Ohio
By Cory Fogg, Automation.com Thanks to the recent efforts of companies like Festo, the Rust Belt might hold a brighter future both for American manufacturing and the young American workforce. -
Infographic: Tune Your (LinkedIn) Loop
If you haven't updated your LinkedIn profile in a while, you may be missing on professional networking, career and new business opportunities. -
Creating the Next-Generation Historian with the Cloud
By Jan Pingel and Matthew Burd, Honeywell Process Solutions Having a greater handle on the IIoT technologies that will be required to support massively scalable enterprise historians is more important than ever. -
How to Apply ISA Standards to Achieve Industrial Production Agility
The most successful industrial producers are adept at quickly altering their operation in response to constantly changing market demands. -
AutoQuiz: When Is the Best Time to Perform Operator Training?
The best time to train operators for an automation project is after acceptance testing and prior to startup. -
NEXCOM IoT Gateway Spurs A Cross-Industry Revolution with Smart Operations
IoT gateway carries remote monitoring and big data analysis into effect, bringing enterprises great value for money with reduced machine downtime, significant energy savings, and increased operational efficiency. -
Industrial Automation Technologies to Shape 2017
By Jonathan Wilkins, EU Automation Innovation is the driver of progress in industrial automation. This article discusses a few key technologies that will shape industrial automation in the year ahead. -
Position Control of a Servo-Hydraulic Rotary Actuator Via a Neurobiologically Motivated Algorithm
A new intelligent approach for adaptive control of a nonlinear dynamic system.
