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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.


Measurement Tools for Mechanical Maintenance

Measurement Tools for Mechanical Maintenance

This article explores what tools can be used to predict and prevent costly mechanical breakdown events occurring from heat, vibration, or humidity.


How a Pressure Regulator Works in Fluid Systems

How a Pressure Regulator Works in Fluid Systems

Regulating the pressure in a fluid system is the purpose of the appropriately-named pressure regulator. In this article, learn more about pressure regulators.


Emerson Releases Fisher V280 Control Valve for Process Control Applications

Emerson Releases Fisher V280 Control Valve for Process Control Applications

The Fisher V280 is a control valve built to provide stable dynamic process control via a robust drive train designed to guide the shaft and properly absorb energy.


Siemens Delivers Digital Contact Tracing Application for Safer Workplaces

Siemens Delivers Digital Contact Tracing Application for Safer Workplaces

Siemens announced the release of Enlightened Safe, an application that facilitates tracking employees who may have been in contact with an infected individual at their workplace.


News Sep 18, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
Understanding Different IP Enclosure Ratings

Understanding Different IP Enclosure Ratings

This article will provide an overview of the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) IP (Ingress Protection) ratings, IEC standard 60529, sometimes referred to as International Protection code.


Orifice Plate Sizing for Flow Measurements

Orifice Plate Sizing for Flow Measurements

Learn about orifice plates and specifically how to size orifice plates for flow measurements and the different flow rates associated with them.


New Report Finds Latest ICS Vulnerabilities on the Rise for Industrial Manufacturing

New Report Finds Latest ICS Vulnerabilities on the Rise for Industrial Manufacturing

Claroty released a new report showing more than 70% of industrial control system (ICS) vulnerabilities disclosed in the first half (1H) of 2020 can be exploited remotely.


FLIR Designs New Long-Range Camera for Infrastructure and Remote Facilities

FLIR Designs New Long-Range Camera for Infrastructure and Remote Facilities

FLIR released the Quasar 4K IR PTZ camera with high resolution, up to 31x optical zoom, and low light imaging capabilities.


News Sep 02, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
How to Successfully Perform Root Cause Analysis

How to Successfully Perform Root Cause Analysis

This article discusses the direct and indirect causes of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and some effective solutions one can use to properly define RCA.


Root Cause Analysis in Manufacturing: How Does it Work?

Root Cause Analysis in Manufacturing: How Does it Work?

Root cause analysis (RCA) is a method used to identify the root of specific problems. Below are the steps necessary to complete RCA.


Different Techniques for Condition Monitoring

Different Techniques for Condition Monitoring

Condition monitoring focuses on the physical parameters like temperature and vibration, rather than the product parameters.


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.


Panasonic Releases New Gas Flow Sensor for Hydrogen and Industrial Applications

Panasonic Releases New Gas Flow Sensor for Hydrogen and Industrial Applications

Panasonic introduces its new hydrogen gas sensor suitable for use in evaluating a wide range of hydrogen-related technology.


News Aug 27, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Motion Control Systems: PID Feed Forward

Motion Control Systems: PID Feed Forward

Learn the strategy called 'feed forward' which can predict motion control system outputs. This helps to turn the feedback into a double-check as opposed to the sole provider of the output signal.


Emerson Releases First Ever New Ultrasonic Generators with Advanced Controls

Emerson Releases First Ever New Ultrasonic Generators with Advanced Controls

Recently, Emerson released its new Branson GCX Series generator, which includes efficient system control and intuitive HMI.


News Aug 13, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Gates Introduces New Hydraulics Solution With Its Universal Mobile App

Gates Introduces New Hydraulics Solution With Its Universal Mobile App

Gates has expanded its portfolio of hydraulics solutions with the universal eCrimp mobile app.


News Aug 03, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
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
Schneider Electric, AVEVA, and DORIS Group Bring New Digital Twin Technology to Oil and Gas Markets

Schneider Electric, AVEVA, and DORIS Group Bring New Digital Twin Technology to Oil and Gas Markets

Schneider Electric, AVEVA, and the DORIS Group are partnering to aid companies on their digital transformation journeys by offering digital twin technology. 


News Jul 24, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
An Industry First: FLIR Releases New Sensor Module for Drone and Robotic Manufacturers

An Industry First: FLIR Releases New Sensor Module for Drone and Robotic Manufacturers

Thermal imaging leader FLIR released the Hadron, a SWaP+C sensor module that combines both thermal and visible capabilities in one low profile, compact package.


News Jul 24, 2020 by Sara McCaslin