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Making Sense of Serial Communication Methods

Making Sense of Serial Communication Methods

This article provides an introduction to several serial communication methods and how to understand and apply them.


KEB America’s New Moisture Resistant and Stainless Steel HMI

KEB America’s New Moisture Resistant and Stainless Steel HMI

KEB Americas Inc, a company that specializes in manufacturing automation products, has released the C6 HMI, a new stainless steel HMI.


The Role of Industrial Robots in Workplace Safety and Efficiency

The Role of Industrial Robots in Workplace Safety and Efficiency

Industrial robots have replaced many of the dangerous and repetitive tasks that workers have faced in manufacturing.


Applying AI to Industrial Cybersecurity: Radiflow and Fraunhofer to Partner

Applying AI to Industrial Cybersecurity: Radiflow and Fraunhofer to Partner

The collaboration will focus on applying advanced AI and machine learning to automatically detect non-compliant behaviors in machinery used in industrial automation networks.


Omron Displaying New Mobile Robot and Other Technology at ATX West 2020

Omron Displaying New Mobile Robot and Other Technology at ATX West 2020

Earlier this week, Omron Automation Americas announced an expansion of two of their most popular product lines: The LD mobile robot and the MicroHAWK series smart camera.


News Feb 12, 2020 by Sophia Valente
Bedrock Automation Announces Integrated Flow Measurement Systems for Oil and Gas Operations

Bedrock Automation Announces Integrated Flow Measurement Systems for Oil and Gas Operations

The new OSA + Flow platform from Bedrock provides scalability for PLC, DCS or RTU flow control for a number of places including oil and gas facilities.


News Feb 11, 2020 by Scott Huntington
Connecting Remote Input and Output Devices Using Computer Networking Technologies

Connecting Remote Input and Output Devices Using Computer Networking Technologies

Networked remote I/O allows us to work with a machine center separately from the rest of the system, and drop the solution right in place.


Beckhoff Set to Bring New Automation Solutions to MODEX 2020

Beckhoff Set to Bring New Automation Solutions to MODEX 2020

Beckhoff Automation is planning to debut new automation solutions in a few weeks at MODEX 2020.


News Feb 07, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) In Motor Control

Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) In Motor Control

Nearly all industrial engineers have heard of a VFD. But what does VFD stand for, how do they work, and why would we prefer using a VFD to control motors for heavy loads?


Building Cyber Resilience In Industrial Control Systems

Building Cyber Resilience In Industrial Control Systems

Industrial control system cybersecurity can be a matter of vital corporate and national interest. What are the operational risks, and how are they assessed?


Securing Your Industrial Control Systems with Cisco New IoT Security Tool

Securing Your Industrial Control Systems with Cisco New IoT Security Tool

This week, Cisco released the new Cisco Cyber Vision, developed to secure your industrial control systems. 


News Feb 01, 2020 by Maddie Bradshaw
Switching Your Industrial Control Systems to Wireless

Switching Your Industrial Control Systems to Wireless

The demand for wireless control networks systems in industrial applications is rapidly increasing. How do you know if making the switch is right for you?


Rockwell Set to Acquire Avnet Data Security in Bid for Systemic IIoT Cybersecurity

Rockwell Set to Acquire Avnet Data Security in Bid for Systemic IIoT Cybersecurity

With cybersecurity a major talking point across the news, Rockwell Automation cements a deal to acquire an ICS- and SCADA-heavy security firm.


News Jan 13, 2020 by Kate Smith
Cyber Resilience in Industrial Control Systems

Cyber Resilience in Industrial Control Systems

Take a look at the concept of cyber resilience in control systems and how it relates to cybersecurity for critical infrastructure in the age of security vulnerabilities


The TLS (Transport Layer Security) Protocol in Secure Modbus/TCP

The TLS (Transport Layer Security) Protocol in Secure Modbus/TCP

What is TLS and what is its role in the Modbus-TCP version of the Modbus protocol?


Honeywell’s ControlEdge PLC Nabs exida Award for Security

Honeywell’s ControlEdge PLC Nabs exida Award for Security

Last year, Honeywell introduced the newest version of its ControlEdge PLC. This year, the device is recognized by exida for its security.


News Dec 12, 2019 by Kate Smith
Introduction to Modbus

Introduction to Modbus

This article will introduce Modbus, an industrial protocol that laid the foundation for fieldbus communication in industrial systems.


Security Decisions in Modbus Industrial Systems

Security Decisions in Modbus Industrial Systems

Learn about Modbus security in industrial automation, including vulnerabilities, fixes, and alternative solutions.


Nokia Aims to Facilitate Industry 4.0 with Private Wireless LTE Networks for Industrial Applications

Nokia Aims to Facilitate Industry 4.0 with Private Wireless LTE Networks for Industrial Applications

Nokia recently announced that their wireless networks are in use for over 120 industrial customers, providing real-world examples of Industry 4.0 in action.


News Dec 03, 2019 by Robin Mitchell
GridEx Brings Power Grid Cybersecurity into Practice

GridEx Brings Power Grid Cybersecurity into Practice

GridEx is a conference aimed towards uptraining security experts and assessing threats facing core infrastructure processes.


News Dec 02, 2019 by Robin Mitchell