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    Industrial Cybersecurity

    The importance of network segmentation in cybersecurity strategies

    In this Big Picture Interview, be sure that you’re using all the tools at your disposal to both prevent and respond to cyber-attacks.
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    Network Infrastructure

    How to build a wireless communication network

    Chris Clarke
    Take your team’s communications ability to the next level.
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    Network Infrastructure

    Effective plant network management

    Mark Mullins
    The right testing and troubleshooting strategy can help with upgrades and identifying problems.
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    IIoT

    Utilize single pair Ethernet to unlock the benefits of big data and IoT

    Bob Voss
    In this installment of Automation Zone, unite IoT device data under a single SPE protocol for better decisions at the right times.
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    Industrial Automation

    Certification testing is key to a functioning network infrastructure

    Mark Mullins
    In this installment of Automation Zone, learn about several inexpensive tools that are available to check the cabling runs that keep your operations going.
    IIoT

    Secure network foundation needed for maintenance analytics

    Tom Walker discusses the similarities between university campuses and industrial facilities.
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    Network Infrastructure

    Proactive patching for your network

    Umair Masud
    In this installment of Automation Zone, learn how to develop a patch management program to help mitigate cybersecurity threats.
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    Big Data Analytics

    4 guideposts on your journey toward a smarter infrastructure

    Frederic Baudart
    For a stable maintenance and reliability foundation, the end goal must be one of the first considerations.
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    Digitalization

    Join the Digital Manufacturing User Group and connect with peers in industry in your area

    Meet like-minded professionals in the Midwest at Putman Media's first after-hours networking event.
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    Human Machine Interface

    What to watch for in automation in 2018

    In this installment of Automation Zone, advances in robotics and analytics (and their impact on MRO teams) lead the way.
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    Network Infrastructure

    Move it: OPC classic > OPC UA migration

    Arun Ananthampalayam
    In this installment of Automation Zone, Arun Ananthampalayam examines how to ensure a seamless transition to the OPC Unified Architecture.
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    Network Infrastructure

    Rockwell's Allen-Bradley Stratix 5950 helps protect plant-floor systems

    Rockwell Automation
    The Allen-Bradley Stratix 5950 security appliance from Rockwell Automation incorporates new security technologies to help protect plant-floor systems.
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    Network Infrastructure

    maxon motor's EPOS4 positioning controller modules can be combined into a ready-to-install compact solution

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    The first product in maxon motor's new line of positioning controllers is the EPOS4 module with detachable pin headers and two different power ratings
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    Control Systems

    What to watch for next year in automation

    In this installment of Automation Zone, interconnectivity, wireless, mobility, digital sensors, and smart MRO lead the way.
    Network Infrastructure

    Eaton's RS Enclosure simplifies installation and configuration of data center equipment

    Eaton
    Eaton released it's RS Enclosure, designed to simplify installation and configuration of data center equipment and help data center operators and information technology (IT) professiona...
    Network Infrastructure

    Rockwell Automation's IO-Link Master brings smart diagnostics to industrial environments

    Rockwell Automation
    Manufacturers and industrial operators can now access more detailed sensor diagnostics in harsh operating environments using the IP67-rated, Allen-Bradley ArmorBlock IO-Link master...
    Network Infrastructure

    Parker's SensoNODE line features SCOUT Mobile 3.0

    Parker Hannifin
    As the Internet of Things (IoT) leaps forward, Parker Hannifin Corporation continues to introduce new products rooted in diagnostics and condition monitoring. Parker is introducing...
    Rivian receives $827 million incentive package to aid its Illinois plant expansion
    3M invests $67 million to expand safety product manufacturing in Nebraska
    Why are pneumatic lockout valves important?
    35 projects received $1.93 billion in tax credits to accelerate clean energy manufacturing 
    EPA finalizes standards to reduce pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants
    Poultry processors pay $4.8 million for hiring children as young as 14 to work dangerous jobs
    Boston Dynamics creates Muppet-like fur costume for its Spot robot and teaches it to dance
    It's just business: Manufacturing moves from Honeywell, Stanley Black & Decker, Siemens, and more