Cybersecurity required for safe IIoT robots
For a robot to be safe, it must also be secure from cyberattacks in the age of Industrie 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Everyone in the information technology (IT) and operations technology (OT) departments are responsible for ensuring this happens.
Seven ways to increase security at a food and beverage facility
Food and beverage plants can improve overall safety with preventive measures such as an increased physical security presence, an open floorplan, and controlled facility access.
PMI plunges in December over manufacturing slowdown concerns
Index drops almost 10% to 2-year low as production, new orders slump.
Regenerative solutions
Make the right choice to drive electrical efficiency.
Identifying IIoT risks and rewards
Integrators provide a safe passage to smart factory technology
Application and environment’s impact on choosing the correct hose
An application's environment and conditions can have a major impact on choosing the correct type of hose.
Vacuum gripper benefits for collaborative robots
Vacuum grippers can be beneficial for collaborative robots, but the type of application and the potential costs associated with them need to be considered.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles January 7-13
Articles about the Product of the Year finalists, regenerative solutions, predictive maintenance growth, the PMI's December drop, and IIoT risks and rewards were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from January 7-13. Miss something? You can catch up here.
Reasons to stick with or develop an ERP business plan
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a must for any business looking to improve their overall operations, particularly as the economic outlook becomes more uncertain.
Four areas where the IIoT is revolutionizing the food and beverage industry
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is changing how food and beverage manufacturers approach safety, product quality, packaging, and how personnel work in their day-to-day operations.
The future of IIoT software in manufacturing
A guide to understanding and using data distribution service (DDS), time-sensitive networking (TSN), and OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) for advanced manufacturing applications.
Real-Time Visibility: Why it Pays to Implement Industrial IoT in Manufacturing
January 31, 2019
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