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In an industry first, Eaton has achieved cybersecurity certifications from both the International Electrotechnical…

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

Honeywell has been chosen by Qatargas as the instrumentation and controls contractor for the largest liquid natural gas…

Honeywell has been chosen by Qatargas as the instrumentation and controls contractor for the largest liquid natural gas projects in the world.

This article explains the importance of developing a maintenance schedule for boiler systems and the different parts of…

This article explains the importance of developing a maintenance schedule for boiler systems and the different parts of the systems that need to be included in the maintenance plan.

An ABB control system package comprised of the Ability System 800xA DCS, Ability Knowledge Manager, and Ability Expert…

An ABB control system package comprised of the Ability System 800xA DCS, Ability Knowledge Manager, and Ability Expert Optimizer has been fully commissioned at Vietnamese cement plant Tan Thang Cement.

These industry leaders are building a new research and testing facility, called Saudi Schneider Electric Innovation and…

These industry leaders are building a new research and testing facility, called Saudi Schneider Electric Innovation and Research Center, in Saudi Arabia.

Parker announces their new sub-zero hydraulic hoses, designed for extreme industrial environments.

Parker announces their new sub-zero hydraulic hoses, designed for extreme industrial environments.

Building Automation and Control Network (BACnet) is commonly used in building automation systems. Learn how the BACnet…

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.

Distributed control systems (DCS) evolved out of control systems for facilities, but their scope can be difficult to…

Distributed control systems (DCS) evolved out of control systems for facilities, but their scope can be difficult to fully understand. This article explores the role of a DCS and how it fits in with PLCs and PACs.

Honeywell introduced its latest Immersive Field Simulator (IFS), which creates a physical virtual twin of the plant as…

Honeywell introduced its latest Immersive Field Simulator (IFS), which creates a physical virtual twin of the plant as well as a digital twin to the processes.

Building automation systems (BAS) control the environmental parameters of a factory. In this article, learn about the…

Building automation systems (BAS) control the environmental parameters of a factory. In this article, learn about the requirements and components of a BAS.

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

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

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

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

The following will examine how to reduce the wear on motors during startup and compare soft starters and variable…

The following will examine how to reduce the wear on motors during startup and compare soft starters and variable frequency drives (VFDs). 

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center…

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

This article explores what tools can be used to predict and prevent costly mechanical breakdown events occurring from…

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

Regulating the pressure in a fluid system is the purpose of the appropriately-named pressure regulator. In this article,…

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

The Fisher V280 is a control valve built to provide stable dynamic process control via a robust drive train designed to…

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 announced the release of Enlightened Safe, an application that facilitates tracking employees who may have been…

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.

This article will provide an overview of the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) IP (Ingress Protection)…

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.