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Cisco Secure Application Solution Helps Simplify Vulnerability Management

Cisco Secure Application Solution Helps Simplify Vulnerability Management

AppDynamics, a subsidiary of global security firm Cisco, released Cisco Secure Application, a complete framework aimed at simplifying vulnerability management.


New Siemens Actuator Line Designed for Small Valves and Multitasking

New Siemens Actuator Line Designed for Small Valves and Multitasking

Siemens announced its latest range of actuators for valves, which provide low-noise operation for automation use.


News Feb 19, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
What is an Industrial PC?

What is an Industrial PC?

Learn about the fundamentals of industrial PCs (IPCs), including their common types and architecture, advantages, and trends happening in their development.


IDEC Upgrades Switches and Relay Sockets with Push-in Technology

IDEC Upgrades Switches and Relay Sockets with Push-in Technology

Recently, IDEC introduced its “push-in” technology into its popular HW series of 22mm switches, pilot lights, and relay sockets.


News Feb 16, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Common Applications of Force and Torque Sensors for Robotic Automation

Common Applications of Force and Torque Sensors for Robotic Automation

Learn about the importance of torque and torque sensors and some common ways they are utilized in robotic automation.


Ibeo and SICK Partner to Develop a Large-Scale Industrial 3D Solid-State LiDAR Sensor

Ibeo and SICK Partner to Develop a Large-Scale Industrial 3D Solid-State LiDAR Sensor

SICK announced a partnership with ibeo to bring the latest, most reliable LiDAR technology to the industrial market.


News Feb 12, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
B&R Automation Combines Controller and Operator Terminal Capabilities in a Single HMI Device

B&R Automation Combines Controller and Operator Terminal Capabilities in a Single HMI Device

B&R Automation released their latest HMI system, the Power Panel C80.


News Feb 09, 2021 by Robin Mitchell
Dematic Adds Realtime Motion Planning to Semi-Autonomous Palletizing Solutions

Dematic Adds Realtime Motion Planning to Semi-Autonomous Palletizing Solutions

Realtime Robotics and Dematic partner to boost speed and reactivity for pallet-loading autonomous robots in unstructured factory environments.


News Feb 08, 2021 by Leah Scully
B&R’s Operating System Supports High-Level Programming Languages in Industrial Control Systems

B&R’s Operating System Supports High-Level Programming Languages in Industrial Control Systems

B&R Automation, the machine and factory automation group from ABB, recently improved its enhanced crossover Operating System (exOS)’s flexibility.


News Feb 01, 2021 by Seth Price
How Do Laser Guided Vehicles Work?

How Do Laser Guided Vehicles Work?

In this article, learn the basic principles of laser-guided vehicles (LGV), including navigation and control systems.


Cybersecurity Resources for Control System Engineers

Cybersecurity Resources for Control System Engineers

What kind of guidance is available to help you defend your industrial control system (ICS)?


Inductive Automation Releases Update for Platform with New HMI and SCADA Capabilities

Inductive Automation Releases Update for Platform with New HMI and SCADA Capabilities

Ignition 81 compartmentalizes data across various plant operations for modular control and monitoring through a single, customizable web-based app.


News Jan 25, 2021 by Leah Scully
Introduction to Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Drives with Ethernet I/P

Introduction to Allen-Bradley PowerFlex Drives with Ethernet I/P

An overview of the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex variable frequency drive with Ethernet I/P protocol.


Moxa Debuts Secure Hardened Modbus-to-BACnet Gateways Designed for Power Communications

Moxa Debuts Secure Hardened Modbus-to-BACnet Gateways Designed for Power Communications

Moxa announced the MGate 5217 Series of Modbus-to-BACnet edge gateway release to support critical power communication needs and challenges.


News Jan 22, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Pro-face America, a Schneider Electric Company, Announced New STM6000 Modular HMI Series

Pro-face America, a Schneider Electric Company, Announced New STM6000 Modular HMI Series

Technology company Pro-face America released the STM6000 Modular HMI series.


A Look Into Industry PACs Featuring Unique Automation Capabilities

A Look Into Industry PACs Featuring Unique Automation Capabilities

Learn about design, preventive maintenance, redundancy, proof tests, and self-diagnostics relating to Omron, Rockwell, and Siemens PACs.


News Jan 15, 2021 by Aline Dias
Emerson Increasing Operational Certainty in Emergency Shut Down Situations with New Control System

Emerson Increasing Operational Certainty in Emergency Shut Down Situations with New Control System

Emerson released the ASCO series 141 ARCS providing redundancy solutions for process control applications requiring emergency shutdown valves.


News Jan 07, 2021 by Sara McCaslin
Parker Hannifin Releases Machine I/O with New PCH Network Portal

Parker Hannifin Releases Machine I/O with New PCH Network Portal

Parker’s new PCH Network Portal with I/O and IO-Link master capabilities is designed for various industrial applications due to its multiple industrial Ethernet protocols.


News Dec 23, 2020 by Sara McCaslin
The Role of Sensors in Airflow Systems

The Role of Sensors in Airflow Systems

Learn the role and characteristics of sensors within larger airflow systems both in manufacturing and HVAC systems. Then, read about airflow sensors’ role in a pharmaceutical production example.


STMicroelectronics and Schneider Electric Partner on IoT People-Counting Sensor

STMicroelectronics and Schneider Electric Partner on IoT People-Counting Sensor

Global semiconductor manufacturer, STMicroelectronics, and Schneider Electric have announced a new partnership to work on a prototype IoT sensor.