Plant Safety and Security
Machine vision technologies for photovoltaic soldering
A photovoltaic assembly soldering machine uses machine vision to improve quality and throughput. Machine vision technologies include Cognex In-Sight 5100 intelligent vision system to optimize the... » more
HANNOVER MESSE: Phoenix Contact receives 2012 Hermes Award
Presentation at Hannover Messe honors lightning-detection technology. » more
Vision-guided robots automate oil tool assembly
Machine vision locates parts for picking by one robot and checks the diameter and location of the pipe before it is threaded by a second robot, without fixturing or accurate locating. The application... » more
Technology checklist for oil tool automated assembly
A machine vision robotic assembly application for an oil tool industry manufacturer used the following technologies. See related application article. » more
Gear up for Hannover Messe
Engineering at 30 Frames: Are you prepared for one of the largest Industrial Technology fairs? Get ready and connected to the fair today. » more
Machine Safety: Functional safety and the steps to be compliant in the U.S.
Who has the steps identified for anyone considering moving their machine safety compliance to functional safety for their organization? Let’s assume for this discussion that functional safety means... » more
Machine Guarding: Trouble shooting old systems is doomed with iPad skills
Do today's new hires have what it takes? Over the past 10 years machine safety has experienced probably the greatest transformation since the advent of machine control technology, which sets the... » more
Video: Productivity, networking, cyber security, energy efficiency
Raj Batra, president, Industry Automation Division, Siemens Industry Inc., explains (in the 2:45 minute video) key concerns and opportunities for manufacturers today. » more
New report on control system cyber security incidents released
RISI, the industrial network security monitoring organization, publishes its survey for 2011. » more
Logic solver passes SIL 3 safety certification
Moore Industries STA safety trip alarm certified by exida under IEC 61508. » more
When can the process control system, safety system share field devices?
An SIS and BPCS can sometimes share components, but not without careful analysis. » more
Industrial Ethernet cables have wide temperature ranges
Alpha Wire has added Ethernet cables to their Xtra-Guard line. The cables meet NFPA 79 application requirements, appropriate for demanding industrial Ethernet applications. » more
Control panel design: Easier access
Panel interface connectors decrease risk, allow PLC or PAC access without opening the control panel. » more
Plant’s safe operating limits
Alarm management is necessary in a process-manufacturing environment where an operator is monitoring/running the process using a control system like a DCS or a PLC. » more
U.S. nuclear power update: A 2012 overture?
The first new operating license in 34 years was approved in early February 2012 by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for two reactors at Southern Nuclear Operating Co.’s Vogtle power plant... » more
New tests for safer reactors
Operating a nuclear reactor causes progressive microstructural changes in the alloys used in cladding, and that can hurt the materials’ integrity. » more
Decoding Stuxnet
Engineering at 30 Frames: Understand the basics, future, and view a demonstration of Stuxnet » more
HART technology, partial-stroke valve testing: A powerful duo for improving plant safety
Digital valve controllers make the job of implementing partial stroke valve testing programs much simpler. » more
Nukes give a hydrogen boost
The “hydrogen economy” is here and available and could begin commercial production in this decade, a scientist said. » more
Code in supply chain a threat
Agencies that focus on national security data and programs need to do more to secure their information technology supply chains, a government watchdog said. » more
Survey: Malicious attack costs grow
Criminal and malicious attacks accounted for 37% of corporate data breaches in 2011, a 6% rise from 2010, a new study said. » more
Enclosures for hazardous locations
Pentair's Hoffman brand Zonex, IECEX- and ATEX-Certified Enclosures are designed for applications where increased safety is needed to safely house electrical components in hazardous areas. » more
Machine vision technologies for photovoltaic solderingA photovoltaic assembly soldering machine uses machine vision to improve quality and throughput. Machine vision technologies include Cognex In-Sight 5100 intelligent vision system to optimize the... » more
HANNOVER MESSE: Phoenix Contact receives 2012 Hermes AwardPresentation at Hannover Messe honors lightning-detection technology. » more
Vision-guided robots automate oil tool assemblyMachine vision locates parts for picking by one robot and checks the diameter and location of the pipe before it is threaded by a second robot, without fixturing or accurate locating. The application... » more
Technology checklist for oil tool automated assemblyA machine vision robotic assembly application for an oil tool industry manufacturer used the following technologies. See related application article. » more
Gear up for Hannover MesseEngineering at 30 Frames: Are you prepared for one of the largest Industrial Technology fairs? Get ready and connected to the fair today. » more
Machine Safety: Functional safety and the steps to be compliant in the U.S.Who has the steps identified for anyone considering moving their machine safety compliance to functional safety for their organization? Let’s assume for this discussion that functional safety means... » more
Machine Guarding: Trouble shooting old systems is doomed with iPad skillsDo today's new hires have what it takes? Over the past 10 years machine safety has experienced probably the greatest transformation since the advent of machine control technology, which sets the... » more
Video: Productivity, networking, cyber security, energy efficiencyRaj Batra, president, Industry Automation Division, Siemens Industry Inc., explains (in the 2:45 minute video) key concerns and opportunities for manufacturers today. » more
New report on control system cyber security incidents releasedRISI, the industrial network security monitoring organization, publishes its survey for 2011. » more
Logic solver passes SIL 3 safety certificationMoore Industries STA safety trip alarm certified by exida under IEC 61508. » more
When can the process control system, safety system share field devices?An SIS and BPCS can sometimes share components, but not without careful analysis. » more
Control technology for supercritical coal-fired plant in Indonesia
Ovation technology by Emerson Power Management is designed to unify boiler and turbine controls for improved plant stability, responsiveness and thermal efficiencies; tighter control of plant... » more
Ovation technology by Emerson Power Management is designed to unify boiler and turbine controls for improved plant stability, responsiveness and thermal efficiencies; tighter control of plant... » more
Monitoring system for transformers
The Intellix BMT 300 by GE is a bushing monitoring system designed to help improve power reliability at utilities, industrial metals businesses and petrochemical companies. » more
The Intellix BMT 300 by GE is a bushing monitoring system designed to help improve power reliability at utilities, industrial metals businesses and petrochemical companies. » more
Industrial Ethernet cables have wide temperature rangesAlpha Wire has added Ethernet cables to their Xtra-Guard line. The cables meet NFPA 79 application requirements, appropriate for demanding industrial Ethernet applications. » more
Control panel design: Easier accessPanel interface connectors decrease risk, allow PLC or PAC access without opening the control panel. » more
Plant’s safe operating limitsAlarm management is necessary in a process-manufacturing environment where an operator is monitoring/running the process using a control system like a DCS or a PLC. » more
U.S. nuclear power update: A 2012 overture?The first new operating license in 34 years was approved in early February 2012 by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) for two reactors at Southern Nuclear Operating Co.’s Vogtle power plant... » more
New tests for safer reactorsOperating a nuclear reactor causes progressive microstructural changes in the alloys used in cladding, and that can hurt the materials’ integrity. » more
Decoding StuxnetEngineering at 30 Frames: Understand the basics, future, and view a demonstration of Stuxnet » more
HART technology, partial-stroke valve testing: A powerful duo for improving plant safety Digital valve controllers make the job of implementing partial stroke valve testing programs much simpler. » more
Nukes give a hydrogen boostThe “hydrogen economy” is here and available and could begin commercial production in this decade, a scientist said. » more
Code in supply chain a threatAgencies that focus on national security data and programs need to do more to secure their information technology supply chains, a government watchdog said. » more
Survey: Malicious attack costs growCriminal and malicious attacks accounted for 37% of corporate data breaches in 2011, a 6% rise from 2010, a new study said. » more
Enclosures for hazardous locationsPentair's Hoffman brand Zonex, IECEX- and ATEX-Certified Enclosures are designed for applications where increased safety is needed to safely house electrical components in hazardous areas. » more
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