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Cybersecurity: Where Does the Reasoning Begin?
Usually during cybersecurity presentations, the speakers talk about serious consequences of cyber security and then overwhelm people, who are not familiar with the topic, with deep levels of details and intricacies. This one answers a simple question: Where does the reasoning begin? -
When Is Remote Management the Right Move for Your Industrial Application?
Engineers can now look securely at a plant through its automation systems and see exactly what is happening in real time from anywhere in the world. -
Sercos announces 2nd Machine Communication Forum
The event will take place in the Marienberg Fortress in Würzburg on October 13, 2016 from 9 am to 4.30 pm. Various presentations will be given under the theme “Industry 4.0 from Various Perspectives” -
EtherCAT Technology Group releases version 2.0 of Conformance Test Tool
The EtherCAT Conformance Test Tool, or CTT, is the official reference tool for specifying compliant implementation of EtherCAT technology into EtherCAT slaves. The CTT enables the hundreds of EtherCAT device manufacturers to ensure reliable interoperability in the field. -
Open Process Control Architecture Standard is the Rallying Cry at ExxonMobil's Industry Day
A major driver for the effort for open process control standards, has been the widespread call for accelerative automation technology, along with an ecosystem of suppliers that can leverage the latest technology. -
VDMA Machine Vision and OPC Foundation to prepare OPC UA Machine Vision Specification
VDMA Machine Vision and the OPC Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the preparation of an OPC UA Machine Vision Companion Specification. The group will create a companion specification which will enable camera vision systems to be securely connected to controllers -
Cimphoni announces Dr. Sania Irwin as Chief Innovation Officer
Dr Irwin has experience in creating products and solutions for the wireless market, in the space of IoT, applications, experience management, self-organizing networks and location awareness. -
FieldComm Group announces agreements in support of Field Device Integration technology
These activities align with FieldComm Group’s mission to drive adoption of FDI technology to become the global standard for field device integration, independent of underlying device protocols. -
Building Automation and Embracing IoT - Case Study
CIAT decided it was time to investigate 64-bit monitoring systems that aligned with their values for innovation and sustainability. This search ultimately led them to ICONICS. -
Digital transformation leads agenda at Honeywell Process Solutions' annual Users Conference
The event, which began today and runs through Friday, will feature technology displays along with dozens of Honeywell- and customer-led sessions and technical discussions. -
Book Excerpt + Author Q&A: Applying FOUNDATION Fieldbus
Applying FOUNDATION Fieldbus is authored by professionals who have extensive experience in implementing the largest adaptation of the technology. -
EtherCAT Technology Group marks 10th meeting of Semiconductor Technical Working Group
The high level support of some of the industry’s biggest tool manufacturers demonstrates the high acceptance level of EtherCAT technology in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. -
ISA100 WCI evaluating nominations for the 2016 Excellence in Automation Award
The award was established to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of industrial wireless communications, specifically efforts that help to broaden the industry’s understanding and application of industrial wireless technology. -
ISA100 WCI certifies Yokogawa ISA100 Wireless Stack implementation
The ISA100 Wireless certification provides assurance that the devices will interoperate in any ISA100 Wireless compliant network. -
Siemens helps Windhoff automate train car lifting
Windhoff Bahn-und Anlagentechnik used Siemens TIA portal to develop a solution for lifting trains which involves the use of lifting systems recessed in pits in the hall floor. -
Siemens upgrades Ruggedcom Elan software suite
Elan enables protocol conversion and data concentration within SCADA networks. The latest version 8.5 offers enhanced usability and even greater stability. -
Honeywell Leaps Ahead with Digital Transformation Unit
By Bill Lydon, Editor The rapid rise of the cloud and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has spurred dozens of companies to harness the new technologies and drive the evolution of the manufacturing industry. In this article, Bill talks with Honeywell about their approach to IIoT and innovation -
Will IT and OT Converge?
By Bob McIlvride, Skkynet For decades, the world of Information Technology (IT) has been evolving separately from the Operational Technology (OT) world. Yet now, increasing demands within the enterprise are starting to force them to cooperate, and possibly even live under one roof. -
Industrial Automation BEIJING 2016: Solid growth for Chinese smart manufacturing
The International Intelligent Manufacturing Conference, on Wednesday, May 11, compared China’s “Made in China 2025”, Germany’s “Industry 4.0” and the United States’ “Industrial Internet” initiatives. -
Securing Industrial Wireless Networks
By Divya Venkataraman, Rockwell Automation Given the unique risks that wireless communications face – which include the interception and monitoring of data, wireless frame spoofing, and denial-of-service attacks – security is absolutely essential. This article goes more in depth on securing industrial wireless networks
