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Qualcomm Expands Drone Capabilities with “World’s First” 5G and AI-Enabled Drone Platform

Qualcomm Expands Drone Capabilities with “World’s First” 5G and AI-Enabled Drone Platform

Qualcomm debuts its latest Flight RB5 5G Platform and customizable drone reference design for applications in agriculture, infrastructure, and more.


News Aug 22, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Combining Machine Vision and Neural Networks in IIoT

Combining Machine Vision and Neural Networks in IIoT

As IIoT and Industry 4.0 continue to grow, so do its technologies. Machine vision is becoming more widely used in the industry, and IIoT pushes it to become more and advanced as time progresses.


Fuel Cell HIL Simulation and HMI Control Techniques

Fuel Cell HIL Simulation and HMI Control Techniques

New control technology requires new interfaces. How can you implement fuel cell hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations using an HMI?


MOXA Creates a Safeguarding Router to Help Secure Critical Infrastructure

MOXA Creates a Safeguarding Router to Help Secure Critical Infrastructure

Amid continuous cyber threats and ransomware, it is imperative that critical infrastructure data is kept safe. MOXA’s newest router has integrated DPI and VPN to help keep data secure.


News Aug 14, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Examples of Machine and Human-readable Data in Industrial Fluid Dynamics

Examples of Machine and Human-readable Data in Industrial Fluid Dynamics

How can engineers analyze human- and machine-readable data in several industrial applications, such as thermal management and HVAC systems?


The U.S. Government Moves Forward on Plans to Secure Industrial Control Systems

The U.S. Government Moves Forward on Plans to Secure Industrial Control Systems

The Biden Administration recently released a new statement providing updates regarding its national plan to secure critical infrastructure control systems.


Fluke Releases Thermalert Series of Sensors with ATEX and IECEx Certifications

Fluke Releases Thermalert Series of Sensors with ATEX and IECEx Certifications

What are the capabilities of this latest sensor, and what challenges do ATEX and IECEx certification aim to address?


News Aug 04, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
The Three Levels of a Factory Network

The Three Levels of a Factory Network

What makes a factory network? There are three levels: device, control, and enterprise. What does each level consist of, and how is it used in a factory network?


Claroty’s New Research Arm Publishes Report on ICS Cloud Vulnerabilities

Claroty’s New Research Arm Publishes Report on ICS Cloud Vulnerabilities

Industrial cybersecurity firm Claroty has launched a new research arm named Team82.


Wired vs. Wireless Industrial Networks

Wired vs. Wireless Industrial Networks

Are wired networks really more secure than wireless? Let’s dive into some differences between these two industrial network types.


HVAC Engineering in AutoCAD and Revit

HVAC Engineering in AutoCAD and Revit

Trying to design industrial HVAC systems in AutoCAD? In this article, we explore AutoDesk’s flagship softwares AutoCAD and Revit, and their role in the HVAC designing industry.


John Deere Offers New Communication Systems to Promote Machine Automation in Agriculture

John Deere Offers New Communication Systems to Promote Machine Automation in Agriculture

Can John Deere and Ericsson bring 5G and IIoT technologies into the agriculture sector?


News Jul 28, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
The Evolution of Industrial Networking

The Evolution of Industrial Networking

Learn about the evolution of industrial-level communications networking, and current and future protocols.


IIoT Cyber Attack Vectors and Best Mitigating Practices

IIoT Cyber Attack Vectors and Best Mitigating Practices

IIoT infrastructure is more susceptible to cyber-attacks than legacy infrastructure due to its cloud-based nature; this article covers attack vectors and best mitigating practices.


HMI Troubleshooting and Maintenance

HMI Troubleshooting and Maintenance

In this article, we cover some of the most common HMI failures and troubleshooting methods.


KUKA Moves Toward Digitalization Using Nokia’s Industrial 5G Network

KUKA Moves Toward Digitalization Using Nokia’s Industrial 5G Network

KUKA’s Germany-based manufacturing facility is set to deploy Nokia’s 5G SA (standalone) private wireless network.


News Jul 16, 2021 by Aline Dias
Honeywell’s 2021 Cybersecurity Report Highlights Dangers of USB Threats for Industrial Control Systems

Honeywell’s 2021 Cybersecurity Report Highlights Dangers of USB Threats for Industrial Control Systems

Automation giant Honeywell has recently released a cybersecurity report highlighting a substantial increase in USB-related cyberattacks during the last year.


ABB Aims to Enhance Control with New DCS and Electrical Control System Component

ABB Aims to Enhance Control with New DCS and Electrical Control System Component

ABB recently launched a new version of its distributed control system (DCS) with new upgrades to the I/O module and security features.


The Difference Between HMI and SCADA and How They Work Together

The Difference Between HMI and SCADA and How They Work Together

Learn the differences and similarities between human-machine interface (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and how they work together.


The Main Difference Between IoT and IIoT

The Main Difference Between IoT and IIoT

Learn about the difference between IoT and IIoT and how to integrate them into a specific system based on the needs of your application and facility.