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  • Thumbnail for Five Best Practices to Reduce OT/ICS Cybersecurity Risk

    Five Best Practices to Reduce OT/ICS Cybersecurity Risk

    Consider these cybersecurity best practices to help users achieve an acceptable risk level for their facilities. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2022 Volume 4: Cybersecurity & Connectivity.
    By: Chad Elmendorf
    02 June, 2023 | 7 minutes
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    Nozomi Networks Debuts Video Series ‘Marty the OT Guy’

    In this new video series powered by Nozomi Networks, Marty Rickard aka “Marty the OT Guy” shares tips and tricks from his experience in the field, along with the occasional funny story and a unique lab challenge in every episode.
    By: Melissa Landon
    31 May, 2023 | 2 minutes
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    Top 3 Advantages of Integrated Explosion Protection Functionality

    With recent technology advances, intrinsic safety now offers the safest, most cost effective and easiest way to deploy solutions that safeguard your process operations.
    By: Jesse Hill
    30 May, 2023 | 3 minutes
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    Use the Seven-Step OT Risk Assessment

    Determine your level of cyber risk and knock out the threats with an OT Zero Trust approach. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2022 Volume 4: Cybersecurity & Connectivity.
    By: Austen Byers
    01 June, 2023 | 7 minutes
  • Thumbnail for US Manufacturing Stimulus Likely to Generate Steady, Not Seismic Growth

    US Manufacturing Stimulus Likely to Generate Steady, Not Seismic Growth

    Big-name companies are choosing to invest in US manufacturing as a result of the billions of dollars of subsidies coming out of the Inflation Reduction Act, the CHIPs and Science Act in particular. Does this mark a new era of growth for US manufacturing?
    By: Adrian Lloyd
    25 May, 2023 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Fortinet Global Report Finds 75% of OT Organizations Experienced at Least One Intrusion in the Last Year

    Fortinet Global Report Finds 75% of OT Organizations Experienced at Least One Intrusion in the Last Year

    95% of organizations expect OT cybersecurity responsibility to shift from directors and managers to CISOs in the next 12 months.
    By: John Maddison
    24 May, 2023 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Learning from the Bridgestone Ransomware Attack

    Learning from the Bridgestone Ransomware Attack

    The Accenture Operation: Next ‘23 OT Cybersecurity Summit discussed protection, defense, resilience and the ransomware attack on Bridgestone Americas.
    By: Jack Smith
    23 May, 2023 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Wireless Solutions for Access Points and Bridges

    Wireless Solutions for Access Points and Bridges

    Building a wireless network for a processing facility, automation assembly plant, manufacturing complex or other large industrial space can be a daunting task.
    By: Henry Martel
    23 May, 2023 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Modern HMIs Unlock New Experiences

    Modern HMIs Unlock New Experiences

    While HMI/SCADA technology is relatively mature, there is still a lot of room for innovations that benefit developers and end users alike.
    By: Doug Warren
    19 May, 2023 | 3 minutes
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    Key Themes Coming Out of an Evolving Hannover Messe

    Hannover Messe has increasingly featured sustainability, flexibility and energy efficiency in automation as key themes.
    By: Blake Griffin, Brianna Jackson and Tim Dawson
    18 May, 2023 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for How Does DH+ Compare to Ethernet?

    How Does DH+ Compare to Ethernet?

    Because DH+ is many years older than Ethernet, it's not not nearly as fast, sophisticated or flexible. However, it supported the manufacturing applications of its time very well.
    By: John S. Rinaldi
    16 May, 2023 | 2 minutes
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    Mitigate Four Significant Cyber Threats Facing Automated Factories

    Automated manufacturing is growing fast. As always, along with greater efficiency comes greater risk. The OT Threat Research team at TXOne Networks analyzes four automated factory trends that warrant focused cybersecurity attention: the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT); industrial robots; augmented reality (AR) devices; and additive manufacturing (AM).
    By: Mars Cheng and YenTing Lee
    15 May, 2023 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Can the Collaborative Robot Market Experience a Second Growth Surge in the Post-pandemic Era?

    Can the Collaborative Robot Market Experience a Second Growth Surge in the Post-pandemic Era?

    The market for collaborative robots is forecast to show strong growth over the coming years, with rising sales in industrial and non-industrial sectors and new application scenarios being developed.
    By: Maya Xiao
    12 May, 2023 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Dow’s Private Cellular Network Empowers Manufacturing People

    Dow’s Private Cellular Network Empowers Manufacturing People

    Clark Dressen, Dow Corporation global director, described extending the reach of systems with the application of private 5G networks at the 27th Annual ARC Industry Forum.
    By: Bill Lydon
    11 May, 2023 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Integrating Safety and Security Strengthens Cybersecurity

    Integrating Safety and Security Strengthens Cybersecurity

    Closing security gaps and strengthening security make organizations more resilient to future threats. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.
    By: Nick Creath
    04 May, 2023 | 5 minutes
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    Digital Twins Validate Real-World CNC Machines

    Digital twins are machine and process simulations that enhance CNC part and tool program management, commissioning capabilities, operator training and more.
    By: Jack Smith
    01 September, 2023 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Edge AI: The Wait Is (Almost) Over

    Edge AI: The Wait Is (Almost) Over

    Over the past decade, AI has pushed steadily at the boundaries of the cloud computing environment in a bid to infiltrate the realm beyond.
    By: Leo Charlton
    31 August, 2023 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for UL Certifications for Industrial Computing Deployments

    UL Certifications for Industrial Computing Deployments

    When it comes to industrial computing products, certifications from Underwriters Laboratories play a crucial role in ensuring safety, reliability, and compliance.
    By: Robert Lu
    16 August, 2023 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Edge Computing Enables Smart CNC Machine Digitalization

    Edge Computing Enables Smart CNC Machine Digitalization

    Edge devices enhance smart CNC machines without impacting controller operation, ensuring machine performance and productivity.
    By: Jack Smith
    21 August, 2023 | 4 minutes
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    Why Semiconductors Sales Slump Is Striking South Korea and Taiwan

    Global demand for semiconductors has plummeted this year, hitting the heavily specialized manufacturing economies of South Korea and Taiwan particularly hard.
    By: Adrian Lloyd
    17 August, 2023 | 4 minutes
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