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Phoenix Contact Upgrades Control System Components to Support Industrial Automation Needs

Phoenix Contact Upgrades Control System Components to Support Industrial Automation Needs

Learn about the latest control and automation components from Phoenix Contact such as their new control cabinet, terminal blocks, and converters.


News Oct 07, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
Banner Engineering is Bringing Analog Signal and Serial Automation Products to Market

Banner Engineering is Bringing Analog Signal and Serial Automation Products to Market

Industry 4.0 continues to push technological advancements in automation. However, many companies still use legacy components, so Banner released products to help analog and serial devices.


News Sep 23, 2021 by Shawn Dietrich
M2M Communication: Is Ethernet or Wireless Better?

M2M Communication: Is Ethernet or Wireless Better?

Efficient communication between machines is key in industrial automation. As both Ethernet and wireless network technologies improve, which one is poised to take the lead in the future?


Optical Fiber: The Future of Industrial Communications?

Optical Fiber: The Future of Industrial Communications?

Fiber optics is a promising technology for the future of industrial automation. In this article, learn the history, fundamentals, and application of fiber optics.


What Is the Difference Between Profibus and Profinet?

What Is the Difference Between Profibus and Profinet?

An overview of the requirements, standards, applications, and main differences between Profinet and Profibus communication protocol, connectors, and evolution from its original technology.


Software Meets Security: Siemens Launches New Function Point Manager App

Software Meets Security: Siemens Launches New Function Point Manager App

Siemens releases its new cloud-based Siprotec Function Point Manager app for rapid license file generation and expansion of protection device functionality.


News Sep 03, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
Introduction to AS-Interface (ASi)

Introduction to AS-Interface (ASi)

ASi is a pioneering standard in automation technology that helps simplify and lower field device integration costs.


Cybersecurity in Centralized Vs. Decentralized Computing

Cybersecurity in Centralized Vs. Decentralized Computing

Centralized and decentralized computing have different cybersecurity needs. Let’s review the differences and some best practices.


WAGO’s Latest Edge Controller and Edge Computers Designed to Support Cloud Capabilities

WAGO’s Latest Edge Controller and Edge Computers Designed to Support Cloud Capabilities

What features are included in these latest edge devices, and how can engineers utilize them to support cloud computing?


News Aug 23, 2021 by Stephanie Leonida
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.