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ABB and IBM Partner on Latest Technology for Security Monitoring in Industrial Operations

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

12 hours ago by Alessandro Mascellino

Endress+Hauser Unveils Latest Pressure Gauges for Safety-Critical Systems

Endress+Hauser announced a new series of Cerabar and Deltabar pressure gauges.

3 days ago by Alessandro Mascellino

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.

5 days ago by Alessandro Mascellino

Honeywell and Wolters Kluwer Team Up to Develop Connected Safety Software Solutions

A new partnership between Honeywell and Wolters Kluwer combines the IIoT connected safety portfolio of Honeywell devices.

October 15, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

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.

October 13, 2020 by David Peterson

SICK Sensors Releases New Quality Inspection SensorApp and All-in-One Vision Sensor

SICK announced the release of its Inspector P62x sensor and Nova app solution that will perform tasks such as quality assurance and inspection.

October 13, 2020 by Ben Stepanian

OnRobot Takes Fully Electric Approach With New Robotic Sanding Tool

Changing the way traditional sanding is done, OnRobot recently released its robotic sanding tool, the OnRobot Sander.

October 12, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

FANUC Set to Host First Ever “Take Control” Virtual Robotic Event

FANUC is hosting a virtual robotics conference where they will demonstrate and provide information and case studies about their robots.

October 12, 2020 by Seth Price

How to Regulate Pressure 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.

October 09, 2020 by David Peterson

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Releases New Industrial Robot With Small Payload Capabilities

Mitsubishi Electric introduces its new small payload industrial robot, the RV-8CRL. 

October 06, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida

Baumer Releases O200 Optical Sensor Suitable for Detecting Very Small Objects

Baumer’s newly developed O200 laser sensors can be used for detecting objects as small as 0.05 mm.

October 05, 2020 by Seth Price

Common Sources of Failures in Mechanical Systems

What causes mechanical failure? Learn about three major sources of failure points in any mechanical assembly and a few tips to minimize failure.

October 03, 2020 by David Peterson

Understanding Computerized Maintenance Management Systems

A computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) is a software system that manages an entire company’s maintenance activities. It supports the maintenance personnel by helping to develop a database relevant to maintenance activities.

September 27, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

ABB Announces Healthcare and Manufacturing Solutions at CIIF Event

Industrial automation giant, ABB, unveiled a new series of solutions for intelligent manufacturing and healthcare recently.

September 20, 2020 by Alessandro Mascellino

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.

September 18, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

How to Perform a Site Acceptance Test

Learn about site acceptance tests (SATs), how they differ from and complement factory acceptance tests, and what the necessary steps entail.

September 17, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi

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.

September 16, 2020 by Dennis Lynch

Omron Offers Virtual Tour of its Automation Center to Avoid the Three C’s

OMRON is offering a virtual tour of its Tokyo Automation Center to help customers find solutions to their production challenges without exposing themself to COVID-19.

September 06, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

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.

September 02, 2020 by Sara McCaslin

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.

September 01, 2020 by Muhammad Asim Niazi