Mobility
Selecting HMI remote access options
Two leading methods exist for establishing mobile human-machine interface (HMI) connectivity; one providing more cybersecurity. See table comparison of remote access HMI connections.
Evolution of modern manufacturing: more data
Automation future: The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 are widely known concepts, have not been widely adopted. On the way, physical device data connectivity can increase information flow to add efficiency, eliminate errors and increase uptime
Machine learning used to determine warehouse ergonomics for worker safety
Researchers at the University of Washington used machine learning to develop a system that monitors factory and warehouse workers and tell them, in real time, how risky their behaviors are.
Apple, SAP to expand enterprise partnership
CEOs Tim Cook, Bill McDermott discuss move to Mac functionality, data security.
IIC, OpenFog groups to collaborate
Combined organization to focus on cloud computing and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) research.
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.
Plant Engineering 2017 Product of the Year Winners
The 2017 award recipients represent the best in innovation
‘Digital transformation’ is on ARC agenda
Orlando event Feb. 12-15 to focus on a more connected plant
Optimizing Effciencies In Oil, Gas And Petrochemical With Mobile Computing
This white paper goes through the ways mobile computing can help teams work more effectively in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries.
2017 Product of the Year Finalists: Vote now!
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. 12, 2018.)