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Pushing for Integration of EtherNet/IP in New Servo Drives and VFDs

Pushing for Integration of EtherNet/IP in New Servo Drives and VFDs

KEB America announced their S6 and F6 drives will integrate EtherNet/IP. What are the S6 and F6 drives, and how will they benefit from the integration of EtherNet/IP?


News Jul 01, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Universal Robots Now Supports Industry-Standard OPC UA Protocol

Universal Robots Now Supports Industry-Standard OPC UA Protocol

Universal Robots provides UR+, a huge ecosystem of certified application kits and solutions integrated with their own robots.


News Jun 26, 2020 by Akshay Kumar
Microsoft Acquires CyberX to Enhance Security in Azure IoT business

Microsoft Acquires CyberX to Enhance Security in Azure IoT business

The CyberX platform comprises a series of tools, ranging from perimeter firewalls and conventional ICS/SCADA defenses to IoT-specific features to provide continuous monitoring and real-time alerting.


A History of Industrial Communication Systems

A History of Industrial Communication Systems

Take a trip down memory lane and go through the different communication systems used throughout the years and learn about the factors that led to where we are today.


Spectrum Digital Inc. Releases the AppBox Family of IoT Edge Devices

Spectrum Digital Inc. Releases the AppBox Family of IoT Edge Devices

Spectrum Digital Inc. brings engineers the “AppBox” family of configurable solutions for IoT Edge solutions, communication bridges, and more.


News Jun 18, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
How is Industrial Machine Vision Transforming the Industry?

How is Industrial Machine Vision Transforming the Industry?

Liquid lens and multi-spectral lighting solutions are advancing the manufacturer’s production lines.


Bosch Rexroth Reinvents Automation With ctrlX Automation

Bosch Rexroth Reinvents Automation With ctrlX Automation

Rexroth, a Bosch company, has been working to simplifiy automation systems for nearly all industrial platforms.


News Jun 14, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Advanced Control Techniques for Collaborative Manipulators

Advanced Control Techniques for Collaborative Manipulators

Learn all about the collaborative robots (cobots) that work alongside humans and the many advanced strategies put in place so they can function efficiently and safely in industrial settings.


SCADA System Usage in the Daily Life of an Engineer

SCADA System Usage in the Daily Life of an Engineer

Learn how one engineer's real-world experience showed him the importance and power of SCADA systems for control automation.


An Introduction to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

An Introduction to Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Learn about the supervisory control and data acquisition system used to program PLCs and PIDs. See where, how, and why SCADA systems are so popular.


Drivers and Trends in Industrial Ethernet

Drivers and Trends in Industrial Ethernet

The following will take a look at Industrial communications trends and drivers for industrial Ethernets.


News May 13, 2020 by Jeff Kerns
PAC vs. PLC: Introduction and Uses

PAC vs. PLC: Introduction and Uses

In the world of automation, PLCs and PACs are often at the center of the action. But where did these machines come from, what are the functional differences between the two, and what applications are they best suited for?


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.


U.S. Senators Urge Cybersecurity Officials to Take Action on COVID-19 Related Hacking Attempts

U.S. Senators Urge Cybersecurity Officials to Take Action on COVID-19 Related Hacking Attempts

Some senators sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defence to prompt efforts in fight against hackers targeting the healthcare industry during the pandemic.


Industrial Automation Companies Partnering in Efforts to Redefine IoT Device Security

Industrial Automation Companies Partnering in Efforts to Redefine IoT Device Security

Sectigo and Infineon Technologies AG enter into a partnership to redefine IoT device security for enterprises and businesses worldwide.  


News Apr 24, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
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.


HARTING America Provides New Single Pair Ethernet Technology

HARTING America Provides New Single Pair Ethernet Technology

What does this technology offer and what advantages does it have over standard Ethernet?


News Apr 07, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Brand New Compact 8-Port Industrial Ethernet Switch

Brand New Compact 8-Port Industrial Ethernet Switch

Antaira announced its latest range of unmanaged Ethernet switches, aimed at providing industrial spaces with high-speed data connections.


News Apr 03, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
SKF Wireless Sensors Enable Automated Machine Monitoring in Heavy Industries

SKF Wireless Sensors Enable Automated Machine Monitoring in Heavy Industries

SKF release accurate and highly robust sensors to enable manufacturers to cope with the demands of increased production.


News Apr 01, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Five Key Advantages of Solid State Relays

Five Key Advantages of Solid State Relays

This article discusses the benefits and five key advantages of using solid-state relays.