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ISA was selected by the National Guard to provide hands-on industrial cybersecurity training in support of Cyber Shield 2016. More than 1,000 soldiers across all branches of the military participated in the event at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.

By Divya Venkataraman, Rockwell Automation Given the unique risks that wireless communications face – which include the interception and monitoring of data, wireless frame spoofing, and denial-of-service attacks – security is absolutely essential. This article goes more in depth on securing industrial wireless networks

WeConfig is designed to simplify the initial installation and configuration of single or multiple Westermo devices, improving network management efficiency. WeConfig 1.4 also features enhanced functionality to bolster cyber security.

exida’s first industry certificate for SDL applies to Schneider Electric’s Process Automation business product development centers. It was developed to accelerate cybersecurity improvement for industrial automation and control systems (IACS).

AutoQuiz: Protection techniques for equipment in a Class I, Division 1 area

The Schatz Group develops, manufactures, and distributes laboratory systems for the analysis of screw connections, calibration equipment and test systems for torque tools, and portable measurement systems for random sample testing.

NC State's Golden LEAF BTEC center will introduce LZ Lifescience’s manufacturing execution system (MES) technology into its biotech laboratory, replacing paper-based systems to improve performance and demonstrate efficiencies.

Technovision has plans to use AVEVA’s IE&D solutions in all of its projects, to achieve its objectives of optimum engineering schedules, accurate and cost-effective design, and the elimination of clashes, errors and omissions that create costly surprises during construction.

The MYNAH Training Academy features an online library of lessons and workshops aimed at helping users stay current on essential dynamic simulation skills.

MEMSIC’s products, ranging from accelerometers to sophisticated inertial guidance systems, are used in a wide variety of applications including automotive safety systems, avionics, industrial controls, and consumer electronics.

When one of the world’s leading tire manufacturers built a new $1 billion facility, careful planning was undertaken to minimize potential downtime. Using a video monitoring system from Industrial Video & Control, the company can proactively address production issues, ensure the safety of personnel on the plant floor, and closely monitor hard-to-see areas.

Rotork provided Drax Group, the largest conventional power station in the UK, with 200 automated wagons as part of Drax's conversion from coal to sustainable biomass

By Daniel Visser, Istec International The EKC "Great Migration Project' was started, with the help of Istec International and Yokogawa to replace an old DCS, during online process conditions.

The addition reflects the Alliance’s growing influence and engagement in China, and among manufacturers focused on the smart appliance product category.

Non-destructive testing (NDT) is the analysis of the properties of a material or object without causing any damage to the object. NDT techniques are useful because they do not cause any permanent damage to the object being tested.

Automation is rapidly perforating all sorts of industrial applications and the past few years have witnessed considerable rate of adaptation of automation devices and its accessories. Touch Based Human Machine Interface (HMI) are among the major automation oriented devices deployed across major applications in industrial automation, automotive, oil & gas sectors.

Non-contact sensors are sensors that detect position, speed, temperature, air quality and distance using non-contact technology. These sensors are solid-state electronic devices which generate electromagnetic field or beam to detect any disturbance in that particular field. Since stationary parts are used for sensing, less maintenance is required.

Very useful MQTT library and a pair of demo projects illustrating the use of the new MQTT library

Effective HMI implementation requires discipline in design.

Bayshore Networks, a cybersecurity provider for the Industrial Internet of Things (IoT), will use some of its venture capital proceeds to complete the relocation of its headquarters and to invest in R&D and in the expansion of its engineering and sales teams.

The process, which utilizes molding equipment designed and developed by Piper Plastics, allows the company to mold high performance thermoplastics, filled or unfilled, with isotropic mechanical properties.

Warehouse Robots are the autonomous machines which are programmed for various material handling tasks carried out to efficiently stock the raw materials, semi-finished and final products in storage sites. There are various types of mobile and fixed robots which synchronously work for conveying the inventories across the warehouse.

UConn’s analytics model will be integrated into Schneider’s WeatherSentry Online (WSO) platform, enabling utilities to better understand the expected impacts of storms on their utility infrastructure and to make smarter decisions in preparing for storms.

In addition to FF HSE and F-ROM, IS1+ supports other Ethernet-based protocols such as Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP and PROFINET for cutting-edge, fast communication in process plants with hazardous areas.

The objective of the 10-page document is to show how different types of harmonics in a customer’s facility affect utility-measured quantities and costs.

Attendees at Rockwell Automation on the Move will gain information and training on how to modernize and streamline operations through demonstrations, technical education sessions and hands-on labs.

Industrial Automation Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2016 – 2024

Based in Houston, Garcia will have senior management responsibility for ValvTechnologies’ Manufacturing groups, leading the achievement of production, productivity, quality, and safety, as well as spearheading manufacturing process continuous improvements.

The Association for Manufacturing Technology report showed that orders grew 36.9% compared to the previous month, however, orders still were down 11.8% compared to March 2015, and stand at 15.0% down year to date compared to the same point a year ago.

Hughes' main objective is to develop relationships with OEMs; mobile device suppliers in the retail, warehousing and government/security sectors; and insurance underwriters.