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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.


Digital Twinning and its Use in SCADA Systems

Digital Twinning and its Use in SCADA Systems

Learn all about Digital Twinning, and how this new technique can change the way we do a number of industrial operations!


Robot-aided Visual Inspection in Manufacturing Industries

Robot-aided Visual Inspection in Manufacturing Industries

Learn all about how robotic visual inspection is helping factories with manufacturing and assembly processes by keeping the system accurate and producing quality products.


How Thermal Imaging Can Help Keep Systems Safe

How Thermal Imaging Can Help Keep Systems Safe

This article looks at thermal imaging equipment and discusses the advantages and applications of thermal imaging in a variety of control systems.


What is Redundancy in Control Systems?

What is Redundancy in Control Systems?

Learn about redundancy and why it's an important part of protecting control systems and a key part of avoiding costly system failures and malfunctions.


GE Researchers Develop Grain-size Gas Sensor for Industrial Drone Applications

GE Researchers Develop Grain-size Gas Sensor for Industrial Drone Applications

GE researchers developed a new multi-gas sensor with reliability for specific manufacturing and industrial drone applications.


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.


Measuring Flow Rate: An Introduction to Flow Gauges

Measuring Flow Rate: An Introduction to Flow Gauges

For many manufacturing processes, it is extremely important to measure the exact rate at which fluid is moving or flowing. We turn to flow gauges to provide these measurements, and there is a great diversity in operating principle as well as proper application to the fluid that is being measured.


Yokogawa Introduces Real-Time Gas Measurement for Industrial Process Heating Installations 

Yokogawa Introduces Real-Time Gas Measurement for Industrial Process Heating Installations 

Yokogawa releases a breakthrough, real-time gas analyzer, TDLS8100 which reduces CAPEX and OPEX in industrial process heating installations.


News Jun 02, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
How Does Motion Planning for Autonomous Robot Manipulation Work?

How Does Motion Planning for Autonomous Robot Manipulation Work?

Learn all about visual servoing and motion planning to create an autonomous robot!


3D-Printed Components Now Being Used in Nuclear Power Stations

3D-Printed Components Now Being Used in Nuclear Power Stations

Westinghouse Electric Company is turning to additive manufacturing to develop new components used in nuclear power generation.


News May 30, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Barg vs Bara: Understanding Absolute and Gauge Pressure

Barg vs Bara: Understanding Absolute and Gauge Pressure

A common difference of terms arises when referring to air or pneumatic pressure, and those are gauge (BarG) pressure and absolute (BarA) pressure. Both can accurately describe a system, but when performing calculations and tests, it’s important to distinguish the difference.


An Introduction to User Requirement Specifications (URS)

An Introduction to User Requirement Specifications (URS)

Learn all about user requirement specifications (URS), including what should and should not be included and their importance for organizations planning to purchase new equipment.


MSA Safety Introduces New Gas Monitor For Industrial Applications

MSA Safety Introduces New Gas Monitor For Industrial Applications

MSA Safety provides a new gas detection monitor that can be used on a stand-alone basis or for remote sensing applications.


News May 11, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
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.


Rotork’s New Smart Positioner Valve With ATEX Certification

Rotork’s New Smart Positioner Valve With ATEX Certification

Rotork released a new line of smart valves, with an enhanced diagnostics package and ATEX certification.


News Apr 27, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Hackers Target Oil and Gas Industry Ahead of Crucial OPEC Meeting 

Hackers Target Oil and Gas Industry Ahead of Crucial OPEC Meeting 

Hackers have impersonated an Egyptian oil contractor and a shipping company to try and spread malware in several countries ahead of an international oil producers meeting.


Yokogawa Set to Provide Field Instruments and Control Systems for Gas-fired Power Plant

Yokogawa Set to Provide Field Instruments and Control Systems for Gas-fired Power Plant

Yokogawa recently won an order to provide its state-of-the-art controls system, as well as field instruments, to an all-new gas-fired power plant in Turkmenistan. 


News Apr 23, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez
Baumer Introduces Advanced Heavy Duty Encoders Built for Industrial Environments

Baumer Introduces Advanced Heavy Duty Encoders Built for Industrial Environments

Are you choosing encoders built for harsh industrial environments?


News Apr 22, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
What is Automated Drilling? A Look Into the Benefits and Practices

What is Automated Drilling? A Look Into the Benefits and Practices

This article discusses the definition of automated drilling and a look into some of the key features and best practices.