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By Dee Brown, Brown Engineers Maximum cyber security protection is possible only when cyber security protection is embedded deeply into the control system electronics from birth.

The free webinar 8 March 2016 shows how to build a business case for a calibration system.

Catalog 29 features CE compliant and UL Recognized static eliminators

By John Mitchell, CP Automation Voltage distortion, caused by current harmonics can wreak havoc in a plant, its equipment and the mains power supply. Here are useful tips for mitigating harmonics.

D8009 standard helps shippers, laboratories, regulators and others who need to safely take samples of volatile crude oils in transit.

Elite adds Vibration Monitoring and Profibus Network health checks to its support services.

Siemens provides calibration and verification services for field devices such as the Sitrans flowmeters, pressure transmitters, temperature measuring devices and belt scales.

By Rob Honeycutt, co-founder, SafeRack Implementation of effective fall prevention and protection technologies can go a long way in improving worker safety.

Fluke Electrical Measurement Safety course gives guidance reflecting the latest information on how to minimize potential hazards when performing electrical measurements.

The SmartWatchWeb Radio Frequency (SWWRF40) Steam Trap Monitor checks for gas and steam leaks, temperature, pressure and other relevant information related to valves and the steam system.

By Jonathan Wilkins, European Automation Bio fuel, Eco Obsolete Technology (EOT) and Regenerative braking are the top emerging environmental technologies to look out for.

Reliable’s controllers can get weather reports over the Internet.

The Hunter Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee, installed HOBO MX1101 Bluetooth Temperature and Humidity loggers in their galleries.

By John Mitchell, CP Automation Common symptoms of high harmonics levels include motor vibration, voltage notching, electromagnetic interference and overheating, all of which are harmful for equipment and result in heat loss and increased maintenance and energy costs.

By Bob Jones, Integrated Systems Design One of the principal challenges any organization encounters is how to know when it may be strategically beneficial to push the envelope on an internal logistics system automation project. First you need to ask yourself and your organization some tough questions. Here we will focus on the top five questions to ask.

Nyrstar will initially implement Honeywell’s Production Accounting and Reconciliation (PAR) at its site in Balen, Belgium, before rolling out to its other sites around the world.

Informatica, Splunk, and ThingWorx are among alliance members committed to meeting market potential for Internet of Things (IoT) with industrial automation data.

Diagnostic reliability service helps manufacturers and industrial producers drive a streamlined maintenance strategy on mission-critical, integrated equipment lines.

MES helps medical device manufacturer save 300+ man-hours a year, drive continuous improvements, maintain compliance, and achieve ROI in 10 months.

The program includes an assessment of needs for visibility, adjustability, safety, availability, energy conservation, economy and hazardous locations, and helps determine the ideal combination of legacy and new digital switches that can meet them.