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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, Senior Contributing Technical Editor

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.

TECH FLASH

CLPA, automation community team up for a transparent network infrastructure

As more automation users prepare for the arrival of Industry 4.0- or IIoT-based manufacturing systems, easy integration of various networks is essential.

Jeremy Gerrard

December 15, 2015

CLPA and PI aim to enable transparent, easy two-way communication between CC-Link IE and PROFINET devices through standardized interfaces.

TECH FLASH

Taming the ‘perfect storm’ of the Industrial Internet

Some rules for growth will make things fit together in an efficient manner.

Wayne Labs

October 14, 2015

You can’t afford to wait to get on the network.

Technology Sourcebook

Unmanaged Ethernet switches

August 28, 2015

Antaira LNP-0802C-SFP and LNP-0802C-SFP-24 8-port industrial PoE+ gigabit unmanaged Ethernet switches have 48 to 55VDC and 12 to 36VDC low-voltage power inputs.

TECH FLASH

GE to launch first cloud service for industrial data

While there are plenty of data centers for consumer data, GE is deploying the first industrial-strength cloud service specifically for machine data.

Jeremy Gerrard

August 12, 2015

GE built the new Predix Cloud using its Predix software.

Manufacturing News

Bridging the IT/OT skills gap

August 12, 2015

For some time, industrial manufacturing companies have been looking for ways to bring together the seemingly divergent needs of enterprise networking systems and the real-time requirements of plant floor communications systems.

Technology Sourcebook

Connector system

October 7, 2014

Engineered for networks that require higher data rates, Molex Plateau HS Dock+ connector system includes high-speed docking connectors enclosed in a gold-plated plastic housing; the fully shielded connectors achieve up to 25Gbps data rates and allow 4 levels of mating with a compliant pin for the printed circuit board interface.

Technology Sourcebook

Wireless temperature solution

October 7, 2014

The Moore Industries THZ WirelessHART temperature solution transmits critical temperature and HART diagnostic information to a WirelessHART gateway when power is not readily available; it prevents the loss of readings by monitoring the battery voltage and setting a HART alarm bit when it nears critical levels.

Field Reports

Brewery minimizes downtime with controls update

Two obsolete PLCs were replaced by a modern controller while the original I/O was kept, thanks to a new control network gateway.

October 7, 2014

Whether it’s football in the US or rugby in Great Britain, the two sports have one thing in common: Many of their spectators like beer.

TECH FLASH

SPS IPC Drives Exhibition launches sercos III

New tools and capabilities were on display at the convention.

Shane O'Halloran

January 28, 2013

New tools and capabilities were on display at the convention.

Campbell’s Terminates Exec Over Alleged Disparaging Comments

PepsiCo to Close Two Florida Facilities

Alternative Protein in 2025: Key Trends and Technologies

Events

June 17, 2025

Refrigerated & Frozen Foods’ State of the Cold Chain

On Demand Kelley Rodriguez, Editor in Chief of Refrigerated & Frozen Foods, will be joined in this 60-minute webinar by industry experts to help unpack the latest research.

July 23, 2025

Decarbonizing Process Heat: What You Should Know and Next Steps

On Demand Driven by climate goals, business risk, client interest, and resilience considerations, food and beverage companies are increasingly turning their attention to decarbonizing their production processes.

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