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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.

May 05, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

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.

April 27, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

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.

April 27, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

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. 

April 23, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez

Baumer Introduces Advanced Heavy Duty Encoders Built for Industrial Environments

Are you choosing encoders built for harsh industrial environments?

April 22, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

The Importance of Grounding Equipment for Safety

When it comes to electrical grounding, many strategies are employed to accomplish different tasks. One of the main reasons for grounding equipment is for the safety of users and equipment while maintaining strict adherence to regulations.

April 22, 2020 by David Peterson

Fundamentals of Grounding in Automation Control Systems

The subject of grounding in electronics is broad and complex, spanning across a variety of functions and objectives. In this article, we will investigate on a fundamental level the applications and regulation of grounding in automation control systems.

April 20, 2020 by David Peterson

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.

April 12, 2020 by Anish Devasia

Why Being Smart Can Be Dangerous: Tips to Make Your Facility Smart and Safe

Are smart devices opening production to attacks? This article provides several tips to ensure your facility is staying smart and safe.

April 09, 2020 by Jeff Kerns

Troubleshooting Solid State Relays

This article discusses some methods for troubleshooting solid-state relays and input/output terminals.

April 08, 2020 by David Peterson

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.

April 03, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

Introduction to Codes and Standards for Instrumentation and Controls Engineers

Regardless of the industry, or your role in that industry, codes and standards are an integral part of the environment in which we work and have a major influence on design and engineering. 

March 26, 2020 by Dennis Lynch

What is Explosion Proof? A Look Into Control Panels and Enclosures

Why are explosion-proof devices important for industrial safety?

March 23, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

New Gas Find Camera From FLIR With Autonomous Leak Detection

Why is autonomous leak detection important for industrial processes? 

March 20, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez

Introduction and Common Uses for Distance and Proximity Sensors

This article provides an introduction to proximity and distance sensors and common uses for them.

March 16, 2020 by Damond Goodwin

COVID-19 Used as Bait in Malware Attacks on Industrial Companies

Is cybersecurity training part of your company's protocol?

March 14, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

Inside ABB’s Industrial INSUBSEA Automation Operations

With offshore natural gas production increasing year-by-year, ABB is racing to revolutionize the automation behind subsea industrial systems.

March 02, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez

BALLUFF Introduces ATEX Rated Sensors for Industrial Environments

Balluff’s new range of ATEX sensors helps to detect when an atmosphere has the potential to be explosive.

February 26, 2020 by Robin Mitchell

U.S. Gas Pipeline Shut Down for Days: Industrial Control Systems Infected by Malware

A ransomware infection shut down a US natural gas pipeline for two days last week, an advisory released by the US Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) revealed.

February 25, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

Endress+Hauser Unveils Proline Prosonic Flow G 300/500 Ultrasonic Flowmeter

Endress+Hauser has recently released its new ultrasonic gas flowmeters.

February 21, 2020 by Jacob Ramirez