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Schneider gains Achilles status
A second major industry supplier, Schneider Electric, earned accreditation from Wurldtech Security... » more
How legislation, politics affect automation, manufacturing
Siemens lobbyists explain how current politics and legislation influence manufacturing, automation,... » more
New full-service automation and manufacturing support program
Maverick Technologies launches PlantFloor24 as a round-the-clock service to assist with routine and... » more
PROFIsafe: Networked Functional Safety
Implementing functional safety over a network reduces the number of components, wire, and cabinets;... » more
CIP Safety: Fail-safe communication between nodes
CIP Safety, for functional safety applications on the EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet networks, provides... » more
Safety at Work tutorial on networked safety strategies
Safety at Work, a multi-vendor, open technology, simplifies machine safety installations by... » more
Robotic Industries Association to adopt ISO functional safety standard
The RIA R15.06 robotic safety standard committee decided to adopt the ISO robot standards as the... » more
Are thumb drives a real cyber threat?
Are stories of cyber attacks via malicious thumb drives for real, or some sort of scary urban... » more
Video: Cyber security students, class of 2012
Professor Luallen ups the ante with industrial cyber security students, challenges them to... » more
Machine Safety: Updating ISO 13849-1 & compliance for robots
On Feb. 7, I wrote a blog titled - ISO 13849-1 compliance is mandatory for robot applications... » more
Tips and tricks for mission critical facilities
Reliability is important on any project an engineer is charged with, but especially when it comes... » more
Panelboard certified as touch-safe
The ProLine Panelboard by ABB has been rated touch-safe per IP20 standards. The rating assures that... » more
Malt-O-Meal integrates safety, assessment process
Malt-O-Meal implements an integrated safety system and standard assessment process to help protect... » more
Technologies used for Malt-O-Meal integrated safety project
Safety PLC, adjustable speed ac drives, motor starters, and energy management software from... » more
3 pillars of industrial cyber security
Engineering and IT Insight: A stable physical structure requires at least three main supports.... » more
Wireless humidity and temperature monitor
Sensor from Omega can send information or alarm as a text message or email. » more
Machine Safety: Is OSHA okay with my 'acceptable' risk mitigation?
“We have reviewed all of our machine safety hazards and have applied mitigation solutions to every... » more
Machine Safety: Are the stopping categories confusing?
My e-stops are validated to achieve a Category 0 stop function. Therefore, of the three stopping... » more
The Dark Side of Mobility
Sure, the idea of “iPhone as HMI” is convenient, but it opens a whole new range of cyber... » more
Machine Safety: My main disconnect e-stop isn’t red with a yellow background
Does my main disconnect functioning as an e-stop need to be red with a yellow background? » more
Machine safety: What does 'reset' mean?
Who hasn’t heard the term “reset” around machine control? And, how many understandings are there... » more
Cyber security insurance
Legalities: Don’t think the threat of industrial security breach isn’t real. Now there’s insurance... » more
Grid security teeters on edge
Security technology used by U.S. electric utilities has flaws and could increase the odds of... » more
Schneider gains Achilles statusA second major industry supplier, Schneider Electric, earned accreditation from Wurldtech Security... » more
How legislation, politics affect automation, manufacturingSiemens lobbyists explain how current politics and legislation influence manufacturing, automation,... » more
New full-service automation and manufacturing support programMaverick Technologies launches PlantFloor24 as a round-the-clock service to assist with routine and... » more
PROFIsafe: Networked Functional SafetyImplementing functional safety over a network reduces the number of components, wire, and cabinets;... » more
CIP Safety: Fail-safe communication between nodesCIP Safety, for functional safety applications on the EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet networks, provides... » more
Safety at Work tutorial on networked safety strategiesSafety at Work, a multi-vendor, open technology, simplifies machine safety installations by... » more
Robotic Industries Association to adopt ISO functional safety standardThe RIA R15.06 robotic safety standard committee decided to adopt the ISO robot standards as the... » more
Are thumb drives a real cyber threat?Are stories of cyber attacks via malicious thumb drives for real, or some sort of scary urban... » more
Video: Cyber security students, class of 2012Professor Luallen ups the ante with industrial cyber security students, challenges them to... » more
Machine Safety: Updating ISO 13849-1 & compliance for robots On Feb. 7, I wrote a blog titled - ISO 13849-1 compliance is mandatory for robot applications... » more
Tips and tricks for mission critical facilitiesReliability is important on any project an engineer is charged with, but especially when it comes... » more
Panelboard certified as touch-safeThe ProLine Panelboard by ABB has been rated touch-safe per IP20 standards. The rating assures that... » more
Malt-O-Meal integrates safety, assessment processMalt-O-Meal implements an integrated safety system and standard assessment process to help protect... » more
Technologies used for Malt-O-Meal integrated safety project Safety PLC, adjustable speed ac drives, motor starters, and energy management software from... » more
3 pillars of industrial cyber security Engineering and IT Insight: A stable physical structure requires at least three main supports.... » more
Wireless humidity and temperature monitorSensor from Omega can send information or alarm as a text message or email. » more
Hearing loss on factory floor a silent problem, study shows
University of Michigan School of Nursing study finds more awareness, testing and protection needed » more
University of Michigan School of Nursing study finds more awareness, testing and protection needed » more
Machine Safety: Is OSHA okay with my 'acceptable' risk mitigation? “We have reviewed all of our machine safety hazards and have applied mitigation solutions to every... » more
Machine Safety: Are the stopping categories confusing? My e-stops are validated to achieve a Category 0 stop function. Therefore, of the three stopping... » more
The Dark Side of MobilitySure, the idea of “iPhone as HMI” is convenient, but it opens a whole new range of cyber... » more
Machine Safety: My main disconnect e-stop isn’t red with a yellow backgroundDoes my main disconnect functioning as an e-stop need to be red with a yellow background? » more
Machine safety: What does 'reset' mean?Who hasn’t heard the term “reset” around machine control? And, how many understandings are there... » more
Cyber security insuranceLegalities: Don’t think the threat of industrial security breach isn’t real. Now there’s insurance... » more
Grid security teeters on edgeSecurity technology used by U.S. electric utilities has flaws and could increase the odds of... » more
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