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In this blog, we look at the steps involved in developing a dissector for a real-world use case, the well-known Cisco Nexus protocol. We’ve also posted a plug-in on GitHub to help the security community at large. Whether you’re a security researcher yourself, or you manage networks for an asset owner, this methodology and plug-in will help you troubleshoot networking issues and improve overall OT security.

Unified solution enables organizations to harness the power of factory data to unlock the value of smart manufacturing.

Vanderlande has signed a new contract with Australia’s largest food and grocery retailer, Woolworths, to deliver STOREPICK, a robotised, end-to-end automated case picking (ACP) warehouse solution.

OPC UA or MQTT, do they work together, or is one better than the other?

Read an excerpt from the Hal Thomas white paper, Leveraging ISA 62443-3-2 For IACS Risk Assessment and Risk Related Strategies.

The international Operational Technology Cybersecurity Expert Panel will plan to discuss numerous issues surrounding cybersecurity.

Following the announcements that Chicago’s McCormick place will hold events starting in July and that the state of Illinois lifted capacity limits and social distancing requirements on June 11, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show continued the positive momentum by unveiling the floor plan for IMTS 2022.

In compressed air, gas and vacuum systems, maximizing capacity is better than adding, according to Jason Dupriest, Industrial Systems Analyst/Designer, of ADG Concepts out of Fort Worth, Texas.

Plastic packaging manufacturer relies on SmartMONITOR from WERMA and optimizes its production within a few weeks.

If the Department of Defense (DoD) is to fulfill the recommendations of the final report from the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI), it must become a fully AI-ready enterprise by 2025. This goal is at risk without a change in its traditional approach to data and acquisition.

Though some plastic raw materials can be inexpensive, the molds are always costly, irrespective of the product. The high precision, intricate and high-duty plastic molds are orders of magnitude more costly. Damaged molds are very costly and production down time is a cause of reduced profits. Preventing damage or avoidable wear is therefore a top priority.

In many mechanical systems, precise motion hinges upon effective monitoring and control of the motor. Encoders make motion control possible by sensing the motor’s speed and position and sending feedback signals to control components. This article will provide an overview of two common types of encoders: optical encoders and magnetic encoders.

The management team of Okuma America Corporation, a world-leading builder of CNC machine tools, controls and automation systems, is pleased to announce that PDQ Workholding & Tooling has recently joined the Partners in THINC network.

Electromate received a Foundation Award from the Association for High Technology Distribution (AHTD), recognizing the company’s 25 years of membership and support.

Intel, EXOR Int’l and Telecom Italia collaborate to demonstrate benefits of on-premise 5G private network alongside AI.

Every industrial organization knows that it’s imperative to move ahead at light speed with predictive analytics. How does an engineer select the best predictive analytics solution for their operations? The following advice provides guidance for engineers.

Digital Immunity announces the appointment of Thomas House to the position of Interim CEO.

The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) is pleased to announce a new board of directors was affirmed at the CSIA Town Hall Business Meeting held on May 13, 2021 and follow up member vote.

The VDMA Robotics + Automation Association and the platform “GO2automation” operated by the startup andugo agree on strategic cooperation.

Applying the ANSI/ISA-95 standard to IoT, IIoT, and all things internet.

A new ARC report examines the critical role OPC UA serves globally as the core data interoperability standard in process and discrete manufacturing industries and beyond.

Today Kollmorgen NDC is pleased to announce that Kollmorgen NDC and AGV Network have decided on an expanded collaboration together.

When this homebrewer wanted to take his craft to the next level, he found that AutomationDirect PLCs and other products were fermentation friendly.

Longbow Advantage announces first-ever Rebus user conference: Bringing Rebus customers together to connect live and inspire innovation in the supply chain industry.

More than 500 inventors gathered virtually for Endress+Hauser’s 21st Innovators’ Meeting. Because last year’s anniversary event had to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, two innovator cohorts were invited in 2021 to honor the creativity and inventive spirit of the Group of companies.

Three-day virtual event showcases industry-leading safety experts and engineers providing insights on achieving regulatory requirements, determining optimal component selection and broadening market access.

The company makes a physical commitment to local IT excellence.

The right software and training empower employees to connect, grow, and pivot as necessary to improve personal and organizational productivity.

The DeltaV SIS Configurator tool can provide a consistent approach with fewer errors and less rework. This article comes from the May 2021 issue of Intech Focus: Process Control and Safety.

Cloudreach, the leading multi-cloud services company, has been named as an Intel US Partner of the Year at the Intel Partner Connect 2021 virtual conference. Cloudreach’s approach to cloud services earned the company an accolade in the "Emerging Technology Partners" category.