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Jack Smith
Jack Smith is senior contributing editor for Automation.com and Automation.com Monthly digital magazine, publications of ISA, the International Society of Automation. Jack is a senior member of ISA, as well as a member of IEEE. He has an AAS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and experience in instrumentation, closed loop control, PLCs, complex automated test systems and test system design. Jack also has more than 20 years of experience as a journalist covering process, discrete and hybrid technologies.
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Manufacturing Business Leaders Embrace AI
A majority report using AI weekly, making it a regular part of business operations.By: Jack Smith27 May, 2025 | 2 minutes -
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Ensuring Cybersecurity for Remote Operations
Effective cybersecurity for remote industrial operations combines several complementary technologies and practices.By: Jack Smith11 April, 2025 | 9 minutes -
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Using AI to Capture Industrial Expertise
Specific AI algorithms can help manufacturers extend OT knowledge.By: Jack Smith06 March, 2025 | 8 minutes -
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Industrial DevOps Is Redefining PLC Engineering Process
PLC management and development can be simple, secure and efficient, so that factories can maximize the productivity of their assets.By: Jack Smith07 November, 2024 | 5 minutes -
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Total Automation: The Next Frontier Is Sensor to Cloud
Users need guidance to deploy sensors appropriately. A new standard may be the answer.By: Jack Smith06 November, 2024 | 7 minutes
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