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By learning about and building cyber-physical protection systems into modern ICS deployments, organizations can better defend their control systems from internal and external threats. This piece was originally published in the April edition of InTech magazine.

Leveraging cutting-edge industrial automation with real-time simulation models. This feature originally appeared in the IIoT & Industry 4.0 edition of Automation 2023.

By Josh Eastburn, Opto 22 For process control systems, improved hardware and software options can make system operations more effective and offer new methods for end users to access and monitor equipment. Here are some of the ways that standard process automation products and practices are transitioning to encourage more agile and capable systems.

The three types of processes in the automation industry are self-regulating, integrating, and runaway.

MEMS development stems from microelectronics industry and combines conventional techniques developed for IC processing with MEMS-specific processes

This article provides a view into the reasons for the convergence of OT and IT data, as well as the potential value of this convergence.

By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Much like the Fieldbus wars that marked the industrial automation industry of the 1990’s, there are early-warning signs of competing standards developing in TSN activity that could ignite a similar wave of chaos.

By Bill Lydon, Automation.com The event, a follow-on to the successful 1st End User Industry Day event in June, provided the opportunity for more users to learn about and consider joining the new open process control standards initiative.

Vertical integration plays a crucial role in the manufacturing of ultra-precise motion control systems, primarily due to the stringent quality and performance standards these systems must meet.

Emerson will demonstrate how real-time visibility and control can drive sustainability, enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and empower teams using data-informed decision-making.

Today, I talk about what all automation professionals love to do: Attend in-person events and network with other automation professionals.

Automation.com, February 2012 By Bill Lydon, Editor These results of the Pharmaceutical Automation Roundtable (PAR) Emerging Technology Benchmarking Survey addressed major automation topics including DCS vs. PLC, Fieldbus Technology, Smart Devices, VFDs, PAT, APC, Wireless, Operator Interfaces, Computing Technology, Validation and Skills gaps.

By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) was envisioned to create single network to meet all requirements including audio, vision, and data with guaranteed speed and determinism for all applications.

The first product in Schneider Electric’s TeSys motor control line—the industry’s first BAR conductor—was introduced in 1924.

Improving efficiency through real-time monitoring and control of distributed equipment. This article is from the Ebook Automation 2021: OT/ICS Cybersecurity.

Oil up those rusty social skills. ISA’s Automation & Leadership Conference is designed to educate, inspire and have you interacting.

ISA President Rick Roop details the Executive Summit meeting and shares how deeper involvement from key leadership is key to ISA's strategic goals.

A concise collection of apps, tools and resources for creating content on the quick.

Industry sectors with critical real-time control requirements are constantly integrating commercial off-the-shelf technologies into their automation systems. Industrial automation end users are demand

To effectively secure a facility, plant managers must take an inside-out approach with cybersecurity.