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Universal Robots Now Supports Industry-Standard OPC UA Protocol

Universal Robots Now Supports Industry-Standard OPC UA Protocol

Universal Robots provides UR+, a huge ecosystem of certified application kits and solutions integrated with their own robots.


News Jun 26, 2020 by Akshay Kumar
Microsoft Acquires CyberX to Enhance Security in Azure IoT business

Microsoft Acquires CyberX to Enhance Security in Azure IoT business

The CyberX platform comprises a series of tools, ranging from perimeter firewalls and conventional ICS/SCADA defenses to IoT-specific features to provide continuous monitoring and real-time alerting.


Spectrum Digital Inc. Releases the AppBox Family of IoT Edge Devices

Spectrum Digital Inc. Releases the AppBox Family of IoT Edge Devices

Spectrum Digital Inc. brings engineers the “AppBox” family of configurable solutions for IoT Edge solutions, communication bridges, and more.


News Jun 18, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Bosch Rexroth Reinvents Automation With ctrlX Automation

Bosch Rexroth Reinvents Automation With ctrlX Automation

Rexroth, a Bosch company, has been working to simplifiy automation systems for nearly all industrial platforms.


News Jun 14, 2020 by Ben Stepanian
Drivers and Trends in Industrial Ethernet

Drivers and Trends in Industrial Ethernet

The following will take a look at Industrial communications trends and drivers for industrial Ethernets.


News May 13, 2020 by Jeff Kerns
Hackers Target PLCs and SCADA Systems at Water Facilities in Israel

Hackers Target PLCs and SCADA Systems at Water Facilities in Israel

The Israeli Government has issued a security alert last week after hackers targeted SCADA systems across the country.


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.


Industrial Automation Companies Partnering in Efforts to Redefine IoT Device Security

Industrial Automation Companies Partnering in Efforts to Redefine IoT Device Security

Sectigo and Infineon Technologies AG enter into a partnership to redefine IoT device security for enterprises and businesses worldwide.  


News Apr 24, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
HARTING America Provides New Single Pair Ethernet Technology

HARTING America Provides New Single Pair Ethernet Technology

What does this technology offer and what advantages does it have over standard Ethernet?


News Apr 07, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Brand New Compact 8-Port Industrial Ethernet Switch

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.


News Apr 03, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
SKF Wireless Sensors Enable Automated Machine Monitoring in Heavy Industries

SKF Wireless Sensors Enable Automated Machine Monitoring in Heavy Industries

SKF release accurate and highly robust sensors to enable manufacturers to cope with the demands of increased production.


News Apr 01, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Battery-Powered Wireless Terminal to Control Network Sensors from Mitsubishi Electric

Battery-Powered Wireless Terminal to Control Network Sensors from Mitsubishi Electric

How do you choose a wireless communication terminal and what features are the most important?


New Industrial I/O and PLC System Built for Advanced IIoT Applications

New Industrial I/O and PLC System Built for Advanced IIoT Applications

Industrial Automation Comapny, Opto 22, recently released cutting-edge industrial I/O and PLC controllers.


News Mar 04, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
Bayshore Networks Updates SCADAfuse to Support SCADA Network Security

Bayshore Networks Updates SCADAfuse to Support SCADA Network Security

Bayshore Networks recently announced security enhancements in SCADAfuse for SCADA and HMI software in industrial environments.


News Mar 03, 2020 by Robin Mitchell
SICK Sensors Unveils ProfiNet SIG200 Sensor Integration Gateway for Industrial Automation

SICK Sensors Unveils ProfiNet SIG200 Sensor Integration Gateway for Industrial Automation

Sensor specialist company, SICK, announced its new SIG200 ProfiNet Sensor Integration Gateway recently.


Swift Sensors Releases New POE Standard Bridge 1011

Swift Sensors Releases New POE Standard Bridge 1011

The company has recently released a PoE device, the Standard Bridge 1011.


News Feb 27, 2020 by Stephanie Leonida
Schneider Electric Maximizes Cybersecurity With Latest Development to EcoStruxure

Schneider Electric Maximizes Cybersecurity With Latest Development to EcoStruxure

Recently, Schneider Electric announced the latest developments to its EcoStruxure platform.


News Feb 26, 2020 by Sophia Valente
U.S. Gas Pipeline Shut Down for Days: Industrial Control Systems Infected by Malware

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.


KEB America’s New Moisture Resistant and Stainless Steel HMI

KEB America’s New Moisture Resistant and Stainless Steel HMI

KEB Americas Inc, a company that specializes in manufacturing automation products, has released the C6 HMI, a new stainless steel HMI.


Applying AI to Industrial Cybersecurity: Radiflow and Fraunhofer to Partner

Applying AI to Industrial Cybersecurity: Radiflow and Fraunhofer to Partner

The collaboration will focus on applying advanced AI and machine learning to automatically detect non-compliant behaviors in machinery used in industrial automation networks.