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IBM and Siemens Partner on New Lifecycle Management Solution to Build Data and Network Systems

IBM and Siemens Partner on New Lifecycle Management Solution to Build Data and Network Systems

Siemens and IBM have jointly announced the development of a new solution aimed at optimizing the Service Lifecycle Management (SLM) of assets.


Honeywell Aims to Ensure Health of Control Systems With New Automation Solutions

Honeywell Aims to Ensure Health of Control Systems With New Automation Solutions

Honeywell Enabled Services powered by Forge, will help industrial customers ensure control system health, performance, and compliance.


News Jul 02, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Securing SCADA Systems from Cyber Attacks

Securing SCADA Systems from Cyber Attacks

Learn about the many ways cyber-attacks threaten SCADA systems, and what can be done to keep manufacturing and utility plants protected.


Pushing for Integration of EtherNet/IP in New Servo Drives and VFDs

Pushing for Integration of EtherNet/IP in New Servo Drives and VFDs

KEB America announced their S6 and F6 drives will integrate EtherNet/IP. What are the S6 and F6 drives, and how will they benefit from the integration of EtherNet/IP?


News Jul 01, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Universal Robots Now Supports Industry-Standard OPC UA Protocol

Universal Robots Now Supports Industry-Standard OPC UA Protocol

Universal Robots provides UR+, a huge ecosystem of certified application kits and solutions integrated with their own robots.


News Jun 26, 2020 by Akshay Kumar
Microsoft Acquires CyberX to Enhance Security in Azure IoT business

Microsoft Acquires CyberX to Enhance Security in Azure IoT business

The CyberX platform comprises a series of tools, ranging from perimeter firewalls and conventional ICS/SCADA defenses to IoT-specific features to provide continuous monitoring and real-time alerting.


A History of Industrial Communication Systems

A History of Industrial Communication Systems

Take a trip down memory lane and go through the different communication systems used throughout the years and learn about the factors that led to where we are today.


FDT Group Advances Digital Transformation With FDT 3.0 Standard and Toolkits

FDT Group Advances Digital Transformation With FDT 3.0 Standard and Toolkits

The FDT group brings renovation to automation architectures for businesses worldwide through its new FDT-based IIoT technology.


News Jun 15, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Bosch Rexroth Reinvents Automation With ctrlX Automation

Bosch Rexroth Reinvents Automation With ctrlX Automation

Rexroth, a Bosch company, has been working to simplifiy automation systems for nearly all industrial platforms.


News Jun 14, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
What’s the Difference Between DeviceNet and ControlNet?

What’s the Difference Between DeviceNet and ControlNet?

Ethernet is everywhere. It’s simple and easy to use, so why are DeviceNet and ControlNet still here?


Omron Unveils CP2E Series All-In-One Controllers for Compact Iot Applications

Omron Unveils CP2E Series All-In-One Controllers for Compact Iot Applications

Omron Automation just released a new line of compact controllers, suitable for various industrial applications.


Yokogawa Introduces Real-Time Gas Measurement for Industrial Process Heating Installations 

Yokogawa Introduces Real-Time Gas Measurement for Industrial Process Heating Installations 

Yokogawa releases a breakthrough, real-time gas analyzer, TDLS8100 which reduces CAPEX and OPEX in industrial process heating installations.


News Jun 02, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
An Introduction to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

An Introduction to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Learn about the supervisory control and data acquisition system used to program PLCs and PIDs. See where, how, and why SCADA systems are so popular.


Introduction to Shielding and Shielded Cables

Introduction to Shielding and Shielded Cables

Within an industrial setting, noise from EMI can create huge problems. For large load devices using many amps of current, small electrical noise may not be too critical. But when it comes to low-voltage and low-current communication wires, just a small amount of voltage finding its way onto a wire can corrupt data transmissions. Shielded cables can help to protect against that problem.


NEMA Publishes COVID-19 Guidelines for Disinfecting Electrical Equipment

NEMA Publishes COVID-19 Guidelines for Disinfecting Electrical Equipment

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) released a document last week addressing how to clean and disinfect electrical equipment to limit the spread of COVID-19.


Drivers and Trends in Industrial Ethernet

Drivers and Trends in Industrial Ethernet

The following will take a look at Industrial communications trends and drivers for industrial Ethernets.


News May 13, 2020 by Jeff Kerns
Predictive vs. Preventive Maintenance

Predictive vs. Preventive Maintenance

This article covers how predictive and preventive maintenance work, the types of each form of maintenance, and applications in which each is used.


Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches FR-E800 Series of Variable Frequency Drives

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Launches FR-E800 Series of Variable Frequency Drives

Mitsubishi Electric Automation introduces its new series of variable frequency drives with multi-purpose inverter and more.


News May 08, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
FieldComm Group Announces HART-IP Developer Kit For Industrial Instrumentation

FieldComm Group Announces HART-IP Developer Kit For Industrial Instrumentation

Automation systems organization FieldComm Group has announced the availability of a new development platform for HART-IP enabled instruments last week.


Emerson Signs Agreement with YPF to Deliver High-Quality Subsurface Data

Emerson Signs Agreement with YPF to Deliver High-Quality Subsurface Data

YPF collaborates with Emerson to utilize its market-leading exploration and production software for seismic data interpretation and visualization.


News May 06, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida