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Hackers Target PLCs and SCADA Systems at Water Facilities in Israel

Hackers Target PLCs and SCADA Systems at Water Facilities in Israel

The Israeli Government has issued a security alert last week after hackers targeted SCADA systems across the country.


Rotork’s New Smart Positioner Valve With ATEX Certification

Rotork’s New Smart Positioner Valve With ATEX Certification

Rotork released a new line of smart valves, with an enhanced diagnostics package and ATEX certification.


News Apr 27, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Grounding for Signal Conditioning

Grounding for Signal Conditioning

Grounding electrical systems can lead to problems with interference and noise, affecting signal clarity. This article looks at these problems and how to avoid them.


How Have Robots Played a Significant Role in Providing Aid During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

How Have Robots Played a Significant Role in Providing Aid During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Not only have robots played a key role in providing aid during COVID-19, but their high levels of connectivity and accuracy will allow them to be key players in manufacturing processes of the future.


Baumer Introduces Advanced Heavy Duty Encoders Built for Industrial Environments

Baumer Introduces Advanced Heavy Duty Encoders Built for Industrial Environments

Are you choosing encoders built for harsh industrial environments?


News Apr 22, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
BEAMIT and TEMA Energy Collaborate to Produce Gas Turbine Components Using Metal 3D-Printing

BEAMIT and TEMA Energy Collaborate to Produce Gas Turbine Components Using Metal 3D-Printing

BEAMT and TEMA Energy combine forces to resolve challenges surrounding gas turbine component production using 3D-printing technology.  


News Apr 20, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
New Edge Flow Sensor With Sensor Independence and Streamlined Bluetooth

New Edge Flow Sensor With Sensor Independence and Streamlined Bluetooth

This week, AW-Lake announced its latest flow sensor, the Edge Flow Sensor which integrates a flow rate sensor with a range of technologies including self-test and Bluetooth.


News Apr 16, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Which HMIs Do You Use in Extreme Industrial Environments?

Which HMIs Do You Use in Extreme Industrial Environments?

Pro-Face by Schneider-Electric announced its latest HMI for extreme environments.


News Apr 06, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Easy-To-Use Automated Manufacturing Cells Built for Industrial Robotic Solutions

Easy-To-Use Automated Manufacturing Cells Built for Industrial Robotic Solutions

Recently, Mills has released a new automated cell, SYNERGi 25, which can be easily integrated with their range of Doosan tools.


News Mar 31, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
What is Explosion Proof? A Look Into Control Panels and Enclosures

What is Explosion Proof? A Look Into Control Panels and Enclosures

Why are explosion-proof devices important for industrial safety?


COVID-19 Used as Bait in Malware Attacks on Industrial Companies

COVID-19 Used as Bait in Malware Attacks on Industrial Companies

Is cybersecurity training part of your company's protocol?


Using the Allen-Bradley Ramp/Soak Controller With a PID

Using the Allen-Bradley Ramp/Soak Controller With a PID

This article will focus on using an Allen-Bradley ramp/soak controller with a PID.


Safety Requirements for Cobots

Safety Requirements for Cobots

Cobots are poised to provide major breakthroughs in robot integration alongside the workforce.


BALLUFF Introduces ATEX Rated Sensors for Industrial Environments

BALLUFF Introduces ATEX Rated Sensors for Industrial Environments

Balluff’s new range of ATEX sensors helps to detect when an atmosphere has the potential to be explosive.


News Feb 26, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Lights-Out Manufacturing: Industrial Automation and the Future

Lights-Out Manufacturing: Industrial Automation and the Future

Lights-out manufacturing operations, also called dark factories, are somewhat of a new concept, particularly in the industrial space.


News Feb 20, 2020 by Scott Huntington
Introduction to Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electric Actuators

Introduction to Pneumatic, Hydraulic, and Electric Actuators

In this article, we take a look at hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric actuators and how they are used in different scenarios.


The Role of Industrial Robots in Workplace Safety and Efficiency

The Role of Industrial Robots in Workplace Safety and Efficiency

Industrial robots have replaced many of the dangerous and repetitive tasks that workers have faced in manufacturing.


Emerson Introduces New Gas Valve to Enhance Safety and Reliability of Combustion Systems

Emerson Introduces New Gas Valve to Enhance Safety and Reliability of Combustion Systems

Emerson recently announced the ASCO Series 158 Gas Valve and series 159 motorized actuator.


Building Cyber Resilience In Industrial Control Systems

Building Cyber Resilience In Industrial Control Systems

Industrial control system cybersecurity can be a matter of vital corporate and national interest. What are the operational risks, and how are they assessed?


Rockwell Set to Acquire Avnet Data Security in Bid for Systemic IIoT Cybersecurity

Rockwell Set to Acquire Avnet Data Security in Bid for Systemic IIoT Cybersecurity

With cybersecurity a major talking point across the news, Rockwell Automation cements a deal to acquire an ICS- and SCADA-heavy security firm.


News Jan 13, 2020 by Kate Smith