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PLC and DCS: How Do They Differ & How Did They Come About?

  • October 8, 2018
  • Feature

By Mondi Anderson, RealPars A DCS or distributed control system is similar to a PLC in that it has rugged computer controllers, however, the DCS contains multiple autonomous controllers that are distributed throughout a system, also used for automating processes.

LNS Survey: Industrial companies using safety to increase profitability

  • October 8, 2018
  • News

75 percent of industrial companies said they have seen operational improvements resulting from the use of advanced safety technology. Similarly, 60 percent of respondents said they have seen financial improvements resulting from the use of advanced safety technology.

Kistler announces addition of SMETEC to Kistler Group

  • October 8, 2018
  • News

The German company is part of the Kistler Group with immediate effect. The Swiss measurement technology experts thereby are expected strengthen their portfolio in the area of optical measurement technology.

Scottish universities to partner with Mexican government to launch energy sector education program i

  • October 5, 2018
  • News

SENER (Mexico’s Secretary of Energy) this week announced that Robert Gordon University (RGU) and the University of Aberdeen will join Imperial College London and the IFP School in France as the selected universities.

GE Power chooses Nozomi Networks to deliver ICS cybersecurity

  • October 5, 2018
  • News

GE will utilize Nozomi Networks’ advanced solutions for industrial control system (ICS) cyber resiliency and real-time operational visibility.

Scottish universities to partner with Mexican government to launch energy sector education program i

  • October 5, 2018
  • News

SENER (Mexico’s Secretary of Energy) this week announced that Robert Gordon University (RGU) and the University of Aberdeen will join Imperial College London and the IFP School in France as the selected universities.

What Does Prevention Through Design Really Mean?

  • October 3, 2018
  • Feature

By Rachel Bugaris, Panduit The significance of PtD in manufacturing-oriented environments today can’t be understated, and furthermore the case for PtD in implementing solutions that design electrical safety into the process can easily be made.

International Society of Automation announces recipients of 2018 author awards

  • October 2, 2018
  • News

Winners are recognized for their editorial contributions to a wide range of ISA publications, including ISA books; InTech, ISA’s bi-monthly magazine for automation and control professionals; and ISA Transactions

ABB to help provide enclosures for Brazilian pipeline network

  • September 28, 2018
  • News

ABB will provide E-houses for the 47 pumping stations along the pipeline, spread across 47 kilometers, connecting a station being built in S√£o Bernardo do Campo to the Capuava Refinery (RECAP) in Mau√° in S√£o Paulo.

ISA and Automation Federation highlights growing need for skilled manufacturing workers ahead of Man

  • September 27, 2018
  • News

Manufacturing Day, 5 October 2018 is designed to amplify the voice of individual companies and coordinate a collective movement toward greater understanding and solutions to key manufacturing challenges