Benefits of AI and machine learning for automation safety systems
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning can use the information from robots and machines to help improve safety standards by learning what was done in the past and applying it to future situations.
Manufacturing and process facility trends: Cybersecurity
Technology update: Cybersecurity remains a key concern for manufacturing and process facilities as explained in the media session at ARC Forum 2019.
Top 5 Plant Engineering articles February 18-24
Articles about 2018 Salary Survey findings, conveyor maintenance, the top plant winner, and cybersecurity questions to ask during the digital transformation process were Plant Engineering’s five most clicked articles from February 18-24. Miss something? You can catch up here.
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.
2018 Product of the Year Finalists
Get connected to manufacturing's future: The official ballot is open for voting for Plant Engineering North American print and digital edition subscribers, for a limited time. Cast your vote using CFE Media's New Products for Engineers platform. (Voting closed Jan. 11, 2019.)
Study finds USB drives are a security threat to process control systems
Honeywell research finds exposure through portable USB drives can cause serious disruption to process facilities through unsecure or malicious files.
A new-age approach to traditional manufacturing issues
The Global Automation and Manufacturing Summit (GAMS) event at IMTS 2018 highlighted the opportunities and pitfalls of the digital age with a focus on maintenance, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), robotics, and cybersecurity in an information-rich age.
Control system migration: Plan early and collaborate
Front-end loading (FEL) offers advantages for planning and budgeting
Plant Engineering 2017 Product of the Year Winners
The 2017 award recipients represent the best in innovation