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OpinionMQTT and Sparkplug 3.0: The Future of Industrial OT-IT Integration
Twenty-five years ago when I sat down with Andy Sanford Clark and invented MQTT, I couldn’t have imagined it would become the future of Industrial OT-IT integration, Arlen Nipper writes. -
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Roeslein & Associates announce acquisition of Pride Conveyance Systems
The transaction is a natural progression for the two companies that have held a relationship dating back over 30 years. Roeslein founder Rudi Roeslein worked with Pride founders Shannon Pride, Pat Jordan, and Ruben Padilla at Wiebe in the late 1980s. -
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Is Automation a Threat for IT Jobs
By Anton Pozdnyakov, Softerra It is a common fear among the IT pros community that at some point automation will come for their jobs and make them obsolete. So, is it really that serious? Will robots eventually eliminate people in all IT jobs? -
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Enterprise-wide Supply Chain Solutions: Building Better ERP Efforts
By Frank Kapper, Upland Ultriva Over the past decade there has been a great need for better technology solutions to address global demand-driven and enterprise-wide supply chains. -
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EtherCAT Technology Group adds TSN technologies to EtherCAT
With the help of Time Sensitive Networking (TSN), industrial controls can contact a number of different EtherCAT segments in real-time through Ethernet networks. In doing so, no changes to the EtherCAT slave devices are required -
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Lenze announces Jochen Heier as COO and fourth member of board of directors
This decision is intended to position the company towards the implementation of its 2020+ growth strategy, which aims to fulfil Lenze’s strategic priorities and goals until 2020 and beyond. -
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SAP Leonardo Enterprise Wide IT/OT Integration
By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Taking place from November 2-3 2017, the event put a spotlight on SAP’s IT/OT real-time transaction processing and integration of manufacturing controls and automation for their customers. -
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FieldComm Group announces version 1.1 of the FDI Technical Specifications and version 1.2.1 of the FDI Development Tools
The latest version provides additional cyber security measures to FDI by enabling time stamping on FDI Device Package signatures and sandbox environments for UIPs to run in. -
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CLPA announces OPC UA companion specification for CSP+ for Machine technology
CSP+ for Machine is an extension of the CLPA’s existing “CSP+” (Control & Communication System Profile) that provides network configuration and maintenance by offering profiles that describe each device on a CC-Link IE or CC-Link network. -
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Secure Configuration and Operation of OPC UA
The OPC Foundation published a set of practical guidelines for the secure configuration and use of OPC UA in industry. This brochure helps readers quickly understand what OPC UA security has to offer and how to best use it. -
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Automation & Industrial Technology Talent Trends for 2018
By Robert Cohn, Direct Recruiters, Inc. What’s in store for 2018 when it comes to talent within Automation & Industrial Technology? Here are 8 talent trends that will help to shape the workforce in the New Year -
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Bentley Institute Press releases Plain Language BIM print and eBook versions
Plain Language BIM is written for beginners and for those with experience with BIM strategies to ensure all professionals are thoroughly prepared to be part of industry efforts focused on advancing BIM. -
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2018 ARC Industry Forum to focus on benefits and challenges of digital transformation
The 22nd annual ARC Industry Forum in Orlando, Florida, Feb. 12-15, 2018, will focus on the new digitally-enabled technologies, approaches, and business processes that are disrupting the way industry, infrastructure, and municipalities around the world operate and serve their respective customers. -
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A3 Report: North American automation market shattering records in 2017
The fastest growing categories in the first nine months of 2017 were Motion Controllers (24% to $147m), Sensors & Feedback Devices (20% to $116m), AC Drives (15% to $295m), Actuators & Mechanical Systems (13% to $479m), and Motors (11% to $1b). -
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CyberX announces tech integration with CyberArk to enhance remote access security
The CyberX platform is designed to deliver continuous ICS threat monitoring and asset discovery, ICS threat intelligence, and non-invasive risk and vulnerability assessments. -
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Claroty partners with Leidos to enhance passive monitoring for ICS networks
Leidos customers will gain integration with the Claroty Platform for continuous threat monitoring, detection and response. The offering will be available through resale by Leidos to both current and future Leidos Industrial Defender ASM customers -
NewsHow to Pick the Right Fieldbus Protocol
There are four leading types of protocols commonly used in process plants: HART, PROFIBUSPA, FOUNDATION Fieldbus and WirelessHART. All four of these protocols are designed to connect field instruments to control and monitoring host systems, typically a distributed control system (DCS) or an asset management system -
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Small and Mighty Robots
By Jonathan Wilkins, Marketing Director, EU Automation For smaller businesses, investing in new technology can be daunting, especially where robotics and automation are concerned. This article discusses the features of robotics that are most useful for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). -
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Mitsubishi Electric announces CNC Dealer Locator tool
Through the new CNC Dealer Locator, customers can find dealers or OEMs by location or by OEM or dealer name. Once identified on the CNC Dealer Locator, the dealer or OEM can help the customer find the right CNC machine for their needs. -
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Miele announces joining of OPC Foundation
Miele uses material flow simulation, which will be using OPC UA standards to obtain live data directly from the source. With that feedback into higher level systems can be visualized, optimized and controlled.
