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Siemens Releases New Flow, Level, and Pump Controllers for Radar Transmitters

Siemens Releases New Flow, Level, and Pump Controllers for Radar Transmitters

The Sitrans LT500 is a new flow, level, and pump controller with a range of applications where compliance, environmental regulations, and safety are critical.


News Nov 20, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Eaton Earns Cybersecurity Certifications from IEC and UL to Limit Cyber Attacks

Eaton Earns Cybersecurity Certifications from IEC and UL to Limit Cyber Attacks

In an industry first, Eaton has achieved cybersecurity certifications from both the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and UL.


News Nov 11, 2020 by Seth Price
ABB and Ericsson Thailand Partner on Industrial Automation and 5G Efforts

ABB and Ericsson Thailand Partner on Industrial Automation and 5G Efforts

The Thai divisions of ABB and Ericson have announced a new joint partnership this week.


Cisco Aims to Secure Cloud Adoption with New Industrial WAN Edge Platform

Cisco Aims to Secure Cloud Adoption with New Industrial WAN Edge Platform

International security company, Cisco, announced a new Wide Area Networking (WAN) edge platform designed to help industrial customers accelerate cloud adoption.


What is the BACnet Protocol and How is it Used in Building Automation Systems?

What is the BACnet Protocol and How is it Used in Building Automation Systems?

Building Automation and Control Network (BACnet) is commonly used in building automation systems. Learn how the BACnet protocol works and the different network technology used to set up the system.


Honeywell Expands Secure Media Exchange for Improved Protection from Cybersecurity Attacks

Honeywell Expands Secure Media Exchange for Improved Protection from Cybersecurity Attacks

Honeywell launched a new version of its Secure Media Exchange (SMX) platform last week.


ISO 9001 Certification and Calibration Explained

ISO 9001 Certification and Calibration Explained

Learn about the importance of the ISO 9001 standard and some essential procedures and considerations to make when using the standard.


ABB and IBM Partner on Latest Technology for Security Monitoring in Industrial Operations

ABB and IBM Partner on Latest Technology for Security Monitoring in Industrial Operations

The companies jointly announced last week the release of a new operational technology (OT) Security Event Monitoring Service.


Endress+Hauser Unveils Latest Pressure Gauges for Safety-Critical Systems

Endress+Hauser Unveils Latest Pressure Gauges for Safety-Critical Systems

Endress+Hauser announced a new series of Cerabar and Deltabar pressure gauges.


Preventing Cybersecurity Attacks: CISA Issues New Ransomware Prevention Guidelines

Preventing Cybersecurity Attacks: CISA Issues New Ransomware Prevention Guidelines

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) recently released a joint Ransomware Guide.


Danfoss Upgrades Programmable Climate Controllers to Utilize Modbus/TCP Protocols and Security Features

Danfoss Upgrades Programmable Climate Controllers to Utilize Modbus/TCP Protocols and Security Features

Danfoss upgrades its programmable climate controllers to make controlling building climate easier and safer than ever.


News Oct 14, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Applications of Data Structures and Data Types

Applications of Data Structures and Data Types

This article discusses structure data types, structure tags, and various applications of user-defined structures.


NIST Finds Patterns in Cyber Security Behavior Related to Industrial Manufacturing

NIST Finds Patterns in Cyber Security Behavior Related to Industrial Manufacturing

The latest report from NIST and other government organizations found that tracking behavior may be a new way to track potential security threats.


Comparison of Modbus Over TCP/IP and Profinet

Comparison of Modbus Over TCP/IP and Profinet

Two of the most common protocols are Modbus and Profinet. They are similar in many ways, but there are some crucial differences.


Are Robots Becoming More Essential in Medical Automation?

Are Robots Becoming More Essential in Medical Automation?

What are some of the key advancements in medical automation in the last several years and how have robots become more widespread in this industry?


New Modular OT Cybersecurity Solution From PAS Supports Digitization

New Modular OT Cybersecurity Solution From PAS Supports Digitization

PAS Global recently released version 7.0 of its OT cybersecurity solution, Cyber Integrity.


News Aug 06, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Red Lion’s Flexedge Automation Platform Now Integrates IT & OT

Red Lion’s Flexedge Automation Platform Now Integrates IT & OT

Industrial control and monitoring equipment company Red Lion Controls announced an upgrade to its FlexEdge Intelligent Edge Automation Platform recently.


ABB Releases New I/O Solution to Bridge Gap Between Brownfield and Greenfield Operations

ABB Releases New I/O Solution to Bridge Gap Between Brownfield and Greenfield Operations

ABB introduces the XIO solution to enable fast and efficient brownfield site expansion.


News Jul 28, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
ABB Achieves Scalable Connectivity With New Industrial-Scale Wireless Condition Monitoring Solution

ABB Achieves Scalable Connectivity With New Industrial-Scale Wireless Condition Monitoring Solution

ABB releases a solution for the lifespan of machines and future industrial machine design.


News Jul 07, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Securing SCADA Systems from Cyber Attacks

Securing SCADA Systems from Cyber Attacks

Learn about the many ways cyber-attacks threaten SCADA systems, and what can be done to keep manufacturing and utility plants protected.