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NewsFesto Fosters Fieldbus Flexibility
Ethernet flexibility and online configuration tools punctuate Festo’s portfolio. -
FeatureDigital Twins Validate Real-World CNC Machines
Digital twins are machine and process simulations that enhance CNC part and tool program management, commissioning capabilities, operator training and more. -
FeatureEdge Computing Enables Smart CNC Machine Digitalization
Edge devices enhance smart CNC machines without impacting controller operation, ensuring machine performance and productivity. -
FeatureMachine Tool Digitalization Benefits CNC Builders and Users
Smart virtual machines offer lower programming cost, advanced machine engineering, higher finished part quality and higher machine utilization. -
FeatureAuvesy-MDT Shares Business, Technology Milestones
The company’s virtual event, Connect 2023, attracted more than 1,700 attendees worldwide, which set an attendance record. -
FeatureUnderstanding Kubernetes Cloud-Native Computing
Kubernetes is maturing into a general-purpose computing platform and basic building block of modern cloud infrastructure and applications. -
FeatureRecovery Starts with Better Change Management
Before and after a cyber-attack, robust change management techniques can ensure production uptime and resilience. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2022 Volume 4: Cybersecurity & Connectivity. -
FeatureEnsuring Cybersecurity for the Chevron/REG Acquisition
The Accenture Operation: Next ‘23 OT Cybersecurity Summit discussed M&A, sustainability and risk management. -
FeatureLearning from the Bridgestone Ransomware Attack
The Accenture Operation: Next ‘23 OT Cybersecurity Summit discussed protection, defense, resilience and the ransomware attack on Bridgestone Americas. -
FeatureEngines of Automation: APIs, the Cloud and Edge Computing
Zededa’s Transform Edge Computing conference highlighted why there's no place better place to compute than the cloud and how OT systems can benefit. -
FeatureFinding a Faster Fieldbus
Speed, flexibility and simplicity make EtherCAT a robust fieldbus contender. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity. -
NewsEndress+Hauser Group Reports Performance, Growth
Despite unrest in Eastern Europe, Endress+Hauser Group demonstrates growth and stability for 2022. -
FeatureCreating a Planned Digital Community
A plastics recycler is skipping the transformation and going directly for its multi-site plant operations. This feature originally appeared in the IIoT & Industry 4.0 edition of Automation 2023. -
FeatureUnderstanding Open Process Automation
OPAF members think OT systems should adopt IT tools and techniques; vendors and integrators are on board. This feature originally appeared in the ebook Automation 2022 Volume 6: IIoT & Industry 4.0. -
FeatureDigital Transformation: Evolution or Revolution?
The concept of connectivity is not new. But the potential for wisely using data obtained through the right connectivity is the objective to be pursued. This feature originally appeared in the December 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
FeatureProtecting Hazardous Locations from Explosion
Understand the types of hazardous areas and variety of explosion protection methods to best protect industrial operations. This feature originally appeared in InTech Focus: Control Systems 2022, the InTech Focus ebook for September 2022. -
FeaturePandemic Era Lessons Bolster Global Snack Food Maker
Network security and real-time collaboration supported by advanced technologies ensures productivity. This feature originally appeared in the ebook Automation 2022: IIoT and Industry 4.0 (Volume 3). -
FeatureHelping IT Ensure OT Cybersecurity
Accenture’s 2022 OT Cybersecurity Summit discussed cyber threats and protections for industrial operational technology (OT) environments. One panel provided insight for IT professionals who might be new to industrial automation and control systems. -
FeatureIndustrial Real-time Location Systems Improve Safety, Security and Productivity
Worker safety, asset security and more can be enhanced with an industrial wireless alternative to commercial access control and mustering systems designed for the unique needs of industrial operations. -
FeatureMeeting the Needs of Embedded Systems and IIoT Edge Device Manufacturers
ITTIA DB SQL is targeted to those building embedded systems that need real-time-fresh process and management data.