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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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  • Understanding the ISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards
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    Understanding the ISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards

    This cybersecurity toolset defines requirements and processes for securing industrial automation and control systems.
    By: Jack Smith
    16 October, 2024 | 7 minutes
  • Association News: A Conversation with Kevin Klein, ISA Fellow 2024
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    Association News: A Conversation with Kevin Klein, ISA Fellow 2024

    Klein, currently with Chevron Technical Center, was recognized for contributions to the process industries in the areas of safety instrumented systems (SIS) design, operations, maintenance, functional safety and process safety.
    By: Jack Smith
    01 October, 2024 | 6 minutes
  • Armexa Delivers New Tool for OT Cyber Resilience
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    Armexa Delivers New Tool for OT Cyber Resilience

    Armexa launches a cyber resiliency solution designed for OT; it includes security, resilient network management, and reliable backup and recovery.
    By: Jack Smith
    09 August, 2024 | 3 minutes
  • Designing Joint Seals for Cobots and More
    Feature

    Designing Joint Seals for Cobots and More

    Automation.com had the opportunity to talk with subject matter experts at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies about how the company developed a Z-shaped cobot joint seal as well as other robotics-related topics.
    By: Jack Smith
    09 August, 2024 | 8 minutes
  • The Last Word: Increasing Manufacturing Capacity with OEE
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    The Last Word: Increasing Manufacturing Capacity with OEE

    By measuring OEE and the underlying losses, important insights can be gained into how to systematically improve the manufacturing process.
    By: Jack Smith
    05 July, 2024 | 3 minutes
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