TECH FLASH Siemens’ purchase of Preactor will complement manufacturing operations management offerings Siemens recently acquired the UK-based manufacturer of advanced planning and scheduling software. Shane O'Halloran June 26, 2013 Analysts say the move could prompt other manufacturing operations management companies to bolster their planning and scheduling software offerings.Read More
TECH FLASH Biscuit company improves reliability of process control New machinery offers reliable drives and high dosing accuracy. Shane O'Halloran May 28, 2013 Reliability is the most desired quality in drive selection.Read More
TECH FLASH Account for these 13 firewall limitations to prevent attacks Attackers use numerous methods to bypass security barriers. Shane O'Halloran May 28, 2013 Be prepared for the threat with firewall security.Read More
TECH FLASH Are your industrial networks vulnerable to cyber attack? Increasingly complex network systems can make preventing and detecting attacks more difficult. Shane O'Halloran May 28, 2013 Poor security can mean lost revenue and brand integrity.Read More
Sustainability Energy management: crunching the numbers Reducing energy usage is an ongoing practice, requiring education and continuing efforts by everyone in the organization. Wayne Labs May 13, 2013 There are many paths toward reducing energy and utility usage at plants—some are obvious, but some are not and require the help of consultants and suppliers.Read More
TECH FLASH Automation for waste and wastewater treatment a growing market Aging infrastructure and emerging economies mean investment in wastewater is needed. Shane O'Halloran April 28, 2013 Automation suppliers can play a role in meeting wastewater challenges.Read More
Avoiding common alarming issues in your operation Poorly configured systems can overwhelm operators. Shane O'Halloran April 28, 2013 Many different food manufacturing contexts can benefit from proper alarming procedures.Read More
TECH FLASH ARC publishes global service supplier selection guide The guide contains both selection criteria and workflow steps for choosing a service company. Shane O'Halloran April 28, 2013 It is designed to help industrial organizations make quicker, more informed decisions.Read More
TECH FLASH sercos international to present new technologies A new approach to integrating machinery is designed for less complexity. March 26, 2013 A common infrastructure allows sercos telegrams, CIP messages and TCP/IP telegrams to run on a single cable.Read More
TECH FLASH Critical infrastructure and cybersecurity receive executive attention President Obama issued an executive order on cybersecurity. Shane O'Halloran March 26, 2013 The document outlines a Cybersecurity Framework to address new risks.Read More