Manufacturers clearly recognize the strategic value of using product life-cycle management (PLM) solutions to support the collaborative creation and sharing of product-related information across the value chain. They also understand the value of...
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For the past 30 years, National Instruments has been a technology pioneer and leader in virtual instrumentation - a revolutionary concept that has changed the way engineers and scientists in industry, government, and academia approach measurement...
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The debate about Ethernet's viability on the plant floor is no longer an issue for most engineers. Their concerns now focus on the variety of specifications and possibilities for industrial Ethernet-ranging from protocols, switch architectures, and Power over Ethernet to safety concerns, legacy network connection issues and wireless possibilities.
Regulatory compliance is an issue which is becoming increasingly critical for manufacturers of all types as federal agencies clamp down on violations of all types.
Smart process sensors and instrumentation can often provide more information than just one process variable, if you know how to access and use the extra data.
Cyber security experts Kevin Staggs, Shawn Gold, and Andrew Wray from Honeywell Process Solutions discuss what should happen if you have suffered a cyber security incident, or think you may have. Topics include detecting incidents, forensic techniques, appropriate responses, and more.
Network cyber security tester Ed Skoudis of Inguardians discusses how penetration testing fits in an overall network vulnerability assessment. Thinking like a hacker can help identify cracks in your defenses. 15 min.
The first in a series of Sustainable Engineering energy efficiency podcasts focuses on the practical steps engineers can take to positively address facilities and machine power use--ranging from plant energy consumption to HVAC units and HMIs.