IIoT

Battle for Cybersecurity Spreads to Sensors

Even the lowest level of the Purdue model has become a target for hackers who want to attack manufacturing facilities. Automation vendors are scrambling to help users defend sensors and other intelligent devices.

August 29, 2019

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Software

Don’t Wait to Migrate Your Aging PLCs and HMIs

As systems, interfaces, and technology age, the chance of something going wrong rises and the chance of manufacturer support gets lower. Modernization and migration of these items is key to making sure everything operates smoother.

August 29, 2019

Regulatory

Legacy food company modernizes its food safety management system

Sokol and Company leverages quality management software to produce a variety of products for consumers’ changing needs while meeting strict food safety regulations.

August 2, 2019

Software

Siemens Opcenter unifies its operations software

Siemens Opcenter is cloud-ready software designed to integrate the company’s manufacturing operations management software packages into a single product.

July 24, 2019

Software

The benefits of batch recipe lifecycle management

It might seem appealing to use custom programming for recipe management, but that can come with problems. A batch management package can reduce risk and help get products to market much quicker.

July 24, 2019

IIoT

Data collection and reporting the cheap and easy way

Most data collection and reporting software requires a lot of upfront capital to get started with. But there are ways smaller companies and manufacturers can get access to all the same tools without the high cost.

July 24, 2019

IIoT

Cloud service for industrial analytics

OSIsoft releases a cloud-native, real-time data management system designed to accelerate industrial analytics, data sharing and other digital transformation initiatives.

July 24, 2019

Software

Siemens rethinks process control

The Simatic PCS neo is a next-generation distributed control system built on a web-based collaboration platform that unites global engineering and operations teams within a single workbench.

July 24, 2019

Software

Approaching blockchain

At this point, there’s little doubt that blockchain will be widely used to verify industrial supply chain transactions in the not-too-distant future. The question is how to prepare your business for this data intensive verification platform.

June 14, 2019

Software

Putting the pieces together for a secure industry

Cybersecurity alliances are a key part of protecting the industrial sector from an increasingly coordinated and sophisticated attack base. How much can—or should—automation vendors work collaboratively for the good of all?

June 13, 2019

Software

Sensing technology measures liquid temperatures inside the pipe from the outside

One of the most elemental pieces in the changing digital landscape for food and beverage manufacturers is the need for robust sensing.

June 6, 2019

Software

Embedded PC features convenience and efficiency

Can serve as cost-effective, standalone controller

May 31, 2019

Software

Ithaca Beer Co. upgrades to a semi-automated brewing process

A standardized yet customizable control platform gives the craft brewery better visibility into its operational efficiency while offering flexibility to fully automate its production in the future.

April 29, 2019