TECH FLASH Siemens opens cybersecurity operation center Industrial security specialists will monitor industrial facilities around the world. Jeremy Gerrard April 26, 2016 The company has joint locations in Europe and the US.Read More
TECH FLASH Rockwell launches Best Future Machine award The award will recognize engineering innovation and machine design. April 13, 2016 Any company with a machine at the 2017 interpack show that deploys Rockwell Automation products or solutions can enter.Read More
TECH FLASH FA&M sessions to be broadcast live Food Engineering will broadcast select sessions of the 2016 Food Automation & Manufacturing Conference and Expo live from Fort Myers, FL. Jeremy Gerrard March 29, 2016 By registering online, attendees will be able to view them on demand to play back as they like after the event ends.Read More
TECH FLASH Sercos to demo SoftMaster at Hanover Fair Sercos International will present a variety of demos during Hanover Fair in Hanover, Germany held April 25-29 Jeremy Gerrard March 29, 2016 The Sercos III SoftMaster demo, which was developed in cooperation with Bosch Rexroth, ISG Industrielle Steuerungstechnik and Tenasys.Read More
Automation Are your control networks safe from cyberattacks? Better safe than sorry since "sorry" could cost you downtime, product quality or safety and/or your brand’s reputation. Wayne Labs March 18, 2016 According to the ICS-CERT (Industrial Control Systems Cyber Emergency Response Team) fiscal year 2015 final incident response statistics, the food and agriculture segment reported only two cyberattacks last year.Read More
TECH FLASH GE Digital launches global alliance program The move brings Predix to the world’s largest developer ecosystem Jeremy Gerrard February 24, 2016 The program is dedicated to building the digital industrial ecosystem.Read More
TECH FLASH FA&M 2016: Sierra Nevada speakers to discuss automation success The duo will explain how enterprise resource planning, data collection and the proper usage of OEE metrics can boost throughput and efficiency Jeremy Gerrard February 10, 2016 Food Engineering’s annual FA&M conference and expo will unite food and beverage processors with suppliers.Read More
TECH FLASH Overcoming food inspection challenges Pumped production lines can prove difficult for traditional inspection systems. January 28, 2016 Installing a robust, reliable pipeline X-ray system can help.Read More
TECH FLASH ISA, Automation Federation support kickoff of annual robotics competition Attracting more than 80,000 high school students, the 2016 FIRST Robotics Competition began earlier this month. January 25, 2016 As partners of FIRST, the Automation Federation and ISA are encouraging their members to support the range of FIRST education programs. Read More
Smart Manufacturing The Internet of Things: Power at your fingertips The technology connecting people, machines, suppliers and processors is rapidly changing the manufacturing industry. Debra Schug January 20, 2016 The concepts and technologies encompassed by the term “Internet of Things” are rapidly changing the world.Read More