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U.S. Pipeline has Officially Reopened Post-ransomware, but how has the Shutdown Affected the Industry?

U.S. Pipeline has Officially Reopened Post-ransomware, but how has the Shutdown Affected the Industry?

In response to the cybersecurity attack on its computer systems, Colonial Pipeline temporarily halted all pipeline operations for six days.


News May 18, 2021 by Nancy Chenyizhi Liu
Rockwell Automation and Comau Collaborate to Unify Robot Integration and Maximize Efficiency

Rockwell Automation and Comau Collaborate to Unify Robot Integration and Maximize Efficiency

Rockwell Automation announced a partnership with Comau to combine technology from both companies to create a singular platform for automation and control.


News May 17, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Schneider Keeps Up With Latest Industry Demands for Adaptable Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS)

Schneider Keeps Up With Latest Industry Demands for Adaptable Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS)

Schneider Electric released two UPSs to address the needs for data centers and business operations.


News May 14, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Understanding Mathematical Units for Electric Troubleshooting in Industrial Environments

Understanding Mathematical Units for Electric Troubleshooting in Industrial Environments

A previous article mentions various electrical units used in troubleshooting techniques. This article expands on those and discusses some additional units that engineers may need to know.


Common Mathematical Units for Electrical Troubleshooting and Control Operations

Common Mathematical Units for Electrical Troubleshooting and Control Operations

In industrial control, it is crucial to have a basic understanding of the units that define and describe the ratings of components.


Allen-Bradley Advances Networking Potential With Latest Ethernet Switches

Allen-Bradley Advances Networking Potential With Latest Ethernet Switches

Allen-Bradley releases its latest Ethernet switch products for industrial networks, the Stratix 5800.


News May 10, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
What is Baud Rate and How Does It Work?

What is Baud Rate and How Does It Work?

Data transmission rates are auto-negotiated in modern protocols, but for older serial connections, both devices must agree on what baud rate to use to ensure reliable communications.


Everactive’s Batteryless Wireless IoT System Helps Large-Scale Steam Trap Predictive Maintenance

Everactive’s Batteryless Wireless IoT System Helps Large-Scale Steam Trap Predictive Maintenance

Batteryless solutions provider Everactive announced a new family of Steam Trap Monitoring (STM) systems.


RE2 Intelligent Robotic Arm Designed for Operational Efficiency and Worker Safety

RE2 Intelligent Robotic Arm Designed for Operational Efficiency and Worker Safety

Sapien is RE2’s new intelligent robotic arm whose objective is to serve as an extension of human workers rather than as a replacement.


News May 04, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Protocols for Industrial Remote Monitoring

Protocols for Industrial Remote Monitoring

Dive into why protocols are essential in industrial remote monitoring along with the most common types of open protocols seen in facilities.


Devices and Equipment Used in Industrial Remote Monitoring

Devices and Equipment Used in Industrial Remote Monitoring

This article in our continuing series about remote monitoring covers equipment and devices necessary to establish a remote monitoring mechanism.


Types of Industrial Remote Monitoring Solutions and Processes

Types of Industrial Remote Monitoring Solutions and Processes

Learn about the different types of industrial remote monitoring and some of the various remote monitoring processes used in industry.


CEVA Addressing Navigation Challenges for Autonomous Robots With Latest AMR

CEVA Addressing Navigation Challenges for Autonomous Robots With Latest AMR

CEVA recently announced their new MotionEngine Scout, a software solution intended for indoor autonomous robots.


News Apr 27, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
The Importance of Mathematics for Troubleshooting and Control Operations

The Importance of Mathematics for Troubleshooting and Control Operations

From plant management to tuning your control system, there are a few specific math concepts you may need to know.


The Difference Between Ground and Neutral Conductors in Control Wiring

The Difference Between Ground and Neutral Conductors in Control Wiring

Learn about how the ground compares and contrasts with the neutral wire and why this wiring is important for safety in control cabinets and other wiring needs in an industrial facility.


Schneider Electric Patches PowerLogic Smart Meters at Risk to Cyberattacks

Schneider Electric Patches PowerLogic Smart Meters at Risk to Cyberattacks

Industrial cybersecurity company Claroty found vulnerabilities in Schneider Electric’s PowerLogic Smart Meters.


WEROCK’s Rugged HMI Withstands Drops, Vibrations, and Extreme Temperatures

WEROCK’s Rugged HMI Withstands Drops, Vibrations, and Extreme Temperatures

WEROCK developed an industry-ready tablet for rugged and dirty environments.


News Apr 13, 2021 by Seth Price
How Drones and Swarm Technology Are Being Used in the Industrial Sector

How Drones and Swarm Technology Are Being Used in the Industrial Sector

While drones are commonly used for imagery, videos, and inspections, advancements are being made in swarm technology that can make them useful for other industrial tasks.


News Apr 11, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Cybersecurity Considerations in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

Cybersecurity Considerations in Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

This article discusses common implementations of UPS in control systems and important design considerations.


Combining the PC and PLC: Baumüller to Debut Latest Control Technology at Hannover Messe

Combining the PC and PLC: Baumüller to Debut Latest Control Technology at Hannover Messe

Baumüller will present its latest development in combined PLC and PC technology, the b maXX PLC, at the Hannover Messe Digital Edition on April 12th.


News Apr 06, 2021 by Robin Mitchell