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IIoT Cyber Attack Vectors and Best Mitigating Practices

IIoT Cyber Attack Vectors and Best Mitigating Practices

IIoT infrastructure is more susceptible to cyber-attacks than legacy infrastructure due to its cloud-based nature; this article covers attack vectors and best mitigating practices.


United Electronic Industries (UEI) and Real-Time Innovations (RTI) Create Control Platform for Aerospace Industry

United Electronic Industries (UEI) and Real-Time Innovations (RTI) Create Control Platform for Aerospace Industry

UEI and RTI have partnered to create an integrated avionics Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) solution.


News Jul 19, 2021 by Seth Price
Reader Question: How Do You Use AI in Your Manufacturing Operations?

Reader Question: How Do You Use AI in Your Manufacturing Operations?

What do you classify as AI and how are you utilizing it in your industrial facility?


News Jul 18, 2021 by Maddie Bradshaw
Siglent Debuts Latest Programmable Switching DC Power Supply Series

Siglent Debuts Latest Programmable Switching DC Power Supply Series

Siglent recently released their latest range of programmable DC power supplies, the SPS5000X.


News Jul 16, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Fraunhofer Institute Delivers Web-based Tool to Improve Cobot Safety

Fraunhofer Institute Delivers Web-based Tool to Improve Cobot Safety

Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation (IFF) brings businesses a free online tool for safely designing cobots.


News Jul 15, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Creating and Calling LabVIEW Sub-VIs

Creating and Calling LabVIEW Sub-VIs

When programming large virtual instruments (VIs) in LabVIEW, it may be useful to create and call a sub-VI to enhance readability and delegation.


Designing a LabVIEW Human Machine Interface (HMI) for Increased Safety and Readability

Designing a LabVIEW Human Machine Interface (HMI) for Increased Safety and Readability

LabVIEW Virtual Instruments (VIs) can simulate tools like multimeters, which are useful for measuring in control systems. Read this article to learn more about designing around possible safety and readability blockers.


 U.S. Autonomous Drone Maker, Skydio, Partners to Further Develop Industrial Drone Technology

U.S. Autonomous Drone Maker, Skydio, Partners to Further Develop Industrial Drone Technology

Skydio's autonomous drone software is designed to enhance user experience, data collection, overall drone flight, and safety.


News Jul 02, 2021 by Ben Stepanian
Balluff’s New Toolkit Could Help Machine Monitoring Processes in Industrial Applications

Balluff’s New Toolkit Could Help Machine Monitoring Processes in Industrial Applications

Balluff provides industrial plant operators with its new Condition Monitoring Toolkit for overseeing machine and process status.


News Jul 01, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Using LabVIEW for Motor and Motion Control

Using LabVIEW for Motor and Motion Control

Learn about the numerous libraries, toolkits, and interfaces to achieve motor and motion control using LabVIEW.


ABB Rolls Out Condition Monitoring Service for Predictive Maintenance of Conveyor Belts

ABB Rolls Out Condition Monitoring Service for Predictive Maintenance of Conveyor Belts

ABB recently released ABB’s Ability Condition Monitoring, a digital toolbox to support condition monitoring of industrial conveyor belt systems.


News Jun 28, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Launches New Module to Optimize Industrial Control Systems

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Launches New Module to Optimize Industrial Control Systems

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation plans to launch the T-series 2.0 kV power module for industrial use.


News Jun 25, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
CISA Responds to Increase in Ransomware Targeting Control Systems and OT Assets

CISA Responds to Increase in Ransomware Targeting Control Systems and OT Assets

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published a new document responding to the increase in ransomware attacks targeting OT assets and control systems.


Honeywell Debuts Advanced Monitoring and Incident Response (AMIR) for OT Cybersecurity

Honeywell Debuts Advanced Monitoring and Incident Response (AMIR) for OT Cybersecurity

Honeywell announced this week they will be adding their latest cybersecurity solution to their Forge platform to improve OT and IT operations.


News Jun 20, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Deep Dive Into Fault Tree Analysis

Deep Dive Into Fault Tree Analysis

After learning about the basic events and symbols found within a fault tree, let’s dive through a fault tree analysis (FTA) example, industries that use it, and some software.


Latest News on Global Chip Shortage: How are Automotive Manufacturers Moving Forward?

Latest News on Global Chip Shortage: How are Automotive Manufacturers Moving Forward?

Automotive manufacturers continue to ride the wave of the global semiconductor chip shortage triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.


News Jun 18, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Bedrock Adds Field Technician Interface and More to IEC-Compliant Automation Platform

Bedrock Adds Field Technician Interface and More to IEC-Compliant Automation Platform

Bedrock Automation updates its integrated development environment (IDE) platform to include new features, including OPC UA architecture and PLC features.


Introduction to Fault Tree Analysis

Introduction to Fault Tree Analysis

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) can be used in industrial systems to find faults, damages, and predictive maintenance. Learn about FTA's basics.


Keyence PLC Includes Integrated Machine Operation Recording

Keyence PLC Includes Integrated Machine Operation Recording

Keyence released a PLC with all of the typical features, like I/O, but the company added integrated machine operation recording to improve remote operation and troubleshooting.


News Jun 11, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Introduction to National Instruments (NI) LabVIEW Software

Introduction to National Instruments (NI) LabVIEW Software

Within this first article in the LabVIEW series, learn the basics of how LabVIEW works and some modern applications of the platform.