White Papers on Factory, Process and Industrial Automation

Data Protection Best Practices

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Protecting sensitive data created, stored and consumed by sensor-driven Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technology and applications is one of the foundations of trustworthy IIoT systems.

Smart Transmitters Enable Smart Sensors

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Instrument transmitters became smart by integrating digital technologies, paving the way for instrument sensors to acquire a similar level of intelligence. As we move into the future, digital technology will continue to provide more information from instruments.

Monitoring Mechanical Behavior of Reciprocating Compressors

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By Istec
In this whitepaper we focus on the mechanical health and behaviour of reciprocating compressors with four important indicators; impact, temperature (valves and bearings), vibration and rod drop. Table 1 shows the typical measurements for reciprocating compressors.

Industrial Cybersecurity for Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses: A Practical Guide

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Effective cybersecurity management is essential for all organizations, regardless of size. This ISA document is intended to provide a starting point for small- and medium-businesses (SMBs), particularly those that manage industrial processes and employ some level of automation.

A Case for IIoT’s Future in Supply Chain Management

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This paper will explore how one construction materials hauling company used level measurement sensors and IIoT networks to better manage their operation.

Open Industry 4.0 Alliance Technical Solution Design Principles

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This white paper is focused on helping readers understand in detail the Open Industry 4.0 solution reference architecture framework for interoperability. It provides a dive deep into key design principles of its members defined and supported end to end solutions

How Will the PLC Market be Impacted by the Manufacturing Slowdown?

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With the manufacturing sector facing a bleak outlook in 2019, we thought it prudent to share our projections for the growth and development of the programmable logic controller (PLCs) market in key countries and industries, calling out specific bright spots and those set to suffer more deeply.

What Do Engineers Need to Know about Encoders and Motors for Oil & Gas?

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Position sensors and motors are crucial components in oil and gas equipment and must operate day in and day out in some of the most challenging conditions.

The Trillion-Dollar Question for Advanced Industries: How to extract full value from technology?

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As data, connectivity, and processing power expand, so do opportunities for industrial companies to extract value through innovative products, services, and business models. This McKinsey study delves further into how technology delivers value to today's industry.

The 6 Most Important Parts of a Temperature Monitoring System

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Whether you’re tasked with recommending what to buy, a purchasing agent or the ultimate end user, you can ensure that you’re getting the right system by learning a bit about the most important parts to focus on.

What Design Engineers Need to Know About Voice Coil Actuator Technology

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Originally developed for audio speakers, voice coil actuation technology is now being used to provide precise and reliable motion control for a wide range of medical, industrial process and space applications.

What's the Use of the IIoT?

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The IIoT connects devices with the digital world to provide data visibility. But the real value of the IIoT lies in how that data will be used by industry to realize the potential beneﬁ ts of this connectivity.

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This brief overview has been designed to help guide users through the basics of data loggers and how they can simplify data collection for an organization.

What Do Industrial Engineers Need to Know About Functional Safety?

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Engineers designing systems for industrial and factory applications are adopting functional safety design practices to reduce the risk of system failures that could result in costly damage or injury.

White Paper:  PCs and Industrial Computers - Key Differences and How to Choose

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Industrial computers have different use cases and operating environments from commercially available, desktop consumer PCs. Read the white paper by Sealevel Systems to learn more.

White Paper: Enhancing Efficiency and Safety for Distillation Columns

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Dive into the white paper where Moore Industries covers how temperature stratification can impact efficiency and safety within distillation columns and how they must be monitored and mitigated.

White Paper: Zscaler's 2024 Ransomware Report

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The report uncovered a record-breaking ransomware payment–nearly double the highest publicly known ransomware payout.

White Paper: The Rise of Web-Based and RDS Session-Based HMI

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Easy installation and low maintenance are two major benefits that manufactures can gain by deploying Remote Desktop Services and Web Based SCADA/HMI on the plant floors.

White Paper: 2024 Industrial AI Survey

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Factories using AI-powered digital twin solutions are three times more confident about meeting their 2024 targets than those that do not use AI-powered digital twin solutions.

White Paper: IIoT System Implementation and Certification Based on ISA/IEC 62443 Standards

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This report explores the use of the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards for industrial automation and control systems (IACS) that include cloud-based functionality (i.e., industrial internet of things (IIoT)).

White Paper: The True Costs of Downtime 2024

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The Siemens report highlights industry-specific costs of unplanned downtime, with automotive and heavy industry sectors experiencing higher costs compared to oil and gas.

White Paper: Control Using First-Principles Models

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This article by ISA Fellow Russ Rhinehart explains first-principles models.

White Paper: Wireless Deployment Challenges in Construction - A 5G Strategy

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This whitepaper explores deploying wireless communication networks within construction projects and introduces a comparison approach to assess deployment difficulty at each project phase.

White Paper: Building Industrial IoT Systems in 2024

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The survey data provides insights into the trends in technology, processes and politics of IIoT implementation.