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ICONICS announces free use of CFSWorX Connected Field Worker and Remote Expert collaboration product for 2020
This is to help companies address the growing workforce and supply chain disruption created by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
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ODVA announces joint working group with OPC Foundation
The collaboration between ODVA and the OPC Foundation will result in secure communications between devices that are a part of a CIP-enabled Industrial Control System (ICS) and other OPC UA enabled applications allowing communication between CIP devices and OPC UA devices as well as with cloud and enterprise level services.
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MESA International announces development of 'Model for Smart Manufacturing'
The model will cover several intersecting dimensions including business intelligence, product lifecycle management, value chain management, manufacturing operations, the Industrial Internet of Things, asset management, workforce and cybersecurity.
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ICONICS announces free use of CFSWorX Connected Field Worker and Remote Expert collaboration product for 2020
This is to help companies address the growing workforce and supply chain disruption created by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
ODVA announces joint working group with OPC Foundation
The collaboration between ODVA and the OPC Foundation will result in secure communications between devices that are a part of a CIP-enabled Industrial Control System (ICS) and other OPC UA enabled applications allowing communication between CIP devices and OPC UA devices as well as with cloud and enterprise level services.
MESA International announces development of 'Model for Smart Manufacturing'
The model will cover several intersecting dimensions including business intelligence, product lifecycle management, value chain management, manufacturing operations, the Industrial Internet of Things, asset management, workforce and cybersecurity.
HANNOVER MESSE announces cancellation of 2020 event
It is the first time in HANNOVER MESSE’s 73-year history that the event will not take place. However, the organizers will not let the show completely vanish.
Conquering Manufacturing Bottlenecks with Industrial IoT
While bottlenecks still exist in today’s manufacturing environment, the good news is that the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) is providing new ways to solve them.
ISA announces Quick Start Guide: An Overview of the ISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards
The guide explores how and why IT and OT/ICS need unique types of protection against cyber threats and offers recommendations on patch management.
In Memoriam: Richard “Rich” Merritt, 1943-2020
Richard “Rich” Jesse Merritt died Saturday, February 8, 2020, at his home in Cedar Rapids. He was 76. He was a giant of industrial automation and control technical communications, serving countless publications and clients over his long career, including Automation.com and ISA’s InTech magazine.
ARC Report: Optimism still strong about growth for APM market
Despite the current social and economic turmoil surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, ARC Advisory Group remains optimistic that the global market for industrial asset performance management (APM)-related solutions will rebound strongly over the long term.
International Federation of Robotics elects Milton Guerry President
Milton succeeds Steven Wyatt (ABB, Switzerland), who is leaving ABB. Steven held the rotating post of President since December 2019 and prior to that served on a two-year term as IFR´s Vice President.
ARC 2020 Conference Wrap-up: How IT/OT Integration Helps to Accomplish Digitalization
By Bill Lydon
Focused on the theme, Driving Digital Transformation in Industry and Cities, the February 3-6 event had over 800 attendees from 20 countries representing more than 300 companies, along with many breakout sessions and workshops.
Digital Twin Strategies: Manufacturing tips for successful implementation
The definition of Digital Twin has been well vetted over the last few years, yet it seems when it’s time to pilot projects, it is forgotten. By working out these kinks, everything else―including performance monitoring, IIoT, predictive analytics and operational simulation―will fall into place.
AR and VR: The Missing Links
Experiential learning is increasingly accepted as the most effective way to develop competency for both operators and field workers. To build truly effective operations, though, we need to bring them together.
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