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What is a patch?
When we talk about adding software patches, what does that mean, and why do those have to be managed? » more
What is a digital certificate?
These are supposed to protect us, but they were an element of the Stuxnet attack. » more
Automation System Integration
Machine Safety
Machine Safety: Globalization of safety standards doesn’t equal global compliance
Countries are teaming to globalize and harmonize machine safety standards. IEC and ISO standards are trending to global standards and slowly are being adopted by various countries as requirements for... » more
Machine safety: DANGER: Machine without brain requires yours!
Who really has the brain, the machine or the person? Whether it’s the operator, maintenance technician, set-up technician, engineer, or clean-up staff, the human brain has capabilities that surpass... » more
Machine Safety: Only engineers can lead the Risk Assessment process?
An incremental documented process called “Risk Assessment” is required in many updated standards. And, a new standard, ANSI B11.0 – 2010, Safety of Machinery – General Requirements and Risk... » more
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Stuxnet as precision weapon
Cyber rifle-shot at Iran’s nuclear program emerges in greater detail, but who pulled the trigger? » more
Stimulate your thinking: look at PID in a different way
Maybe you should turn off the automatic tuning feature for a moment and consider what's really going on in that controller. » more
Automation in 2000, via 1927
The plot centers around the conflict between the leisure class (the head) that enjoys life at the expense of the underclass underground (the hands). The story is about the search for the heart that... » more
Real World Engineering
Scoping automation and control projects
A decision to leverage the relatively small cost of a quality scope and solid conceptual design can create significant long term savings and achieve an optimum solution. » more
Just who is the customer and what does he really want?
Sometimes there are objectives for a project that are hidden below the surface. Can you satisfy those? » more
Secrets of effective HMI design
Creating an interface that’s effective and efficient, and maybe it will look nice too. » more
Research Analyst blogs
Connected watch tightening links to the phone
A number of companies are looking to create a watch with Bluetooth capabilities, but with it comes a variety of challenges like battery life and reliability. » more
No new wires technology set to ship 100 million ICs in 2013
While TV remains the preferred medium for entertaining viewing, a variety of no new wires technologies are looking to expand and enhance the experience. » more
Indoor positioning: Crowd-sourcing and the ‘Second wave’
Companies are crowd-sourcing their RF databases to aid GPS and improve indoor location accuracy as well as create a stronger alignment with satellites. » more
What is a patch?When we talk about adding software patches, what does that mean, and why do those have to be managed? » more
What is a digital certificate?These are supposed to protect us, but they were an element of the Stuxnet attack. » more
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Machine Safety: Globalization of safety standards doesn’t equal global complianceCountries are teaming to globalize and harmonize machine safety standards. IEC and ISO standards are trending to global standards and slowly are being adopted by various countries as requirements for... » more
Machine safety: DANGER: Machine without brain requires yours!Who really has the brain, the machine or the person? Whether it’s the operator, maintenance technician, set-up technician, engineer, or clean-up staff, the human brain has capabilities that surpass... » more
Machine Safety: Only engineers can lead the Risk Assessment process?An incremental documented process called “Risk Assessment” is required in many updated standards. And, a new standard, ANSI B11.0 – 2010, Safety of Machinery – General Requirements and Risk... » more
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Stuxnet as precision weaponCyber rifle-shot at Iran’s nuclear program emerges in greater detail, but who pulled the trigger? » more
Stimulate your thinking: look at PID in a different wayMaybe you should turn off the automatic tuning feature for a moment and consider what's really going on in that controller. » more
Automation in 2000, via 1927The plot centers around the conflict between the leisure class (the head) that enjoys life at the expense of the underclass underground (the hands). The story is about the search for the heart that... » more
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Scoping automation and control projectsA decision to leverage the relatively small cost of a quality scope and solid conceptual design can create significant long term savings and achieve an optimum solution. » more
Just who is the customer and what does he really want?Sometimes there are objectives for a project that are hidden below the surface. Can you satisfy those? » more
Secrets of effective HMI designCreating an interface that’s effective and efficient, and maybe it will look nice too. » more
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Connected watch tightening links to the phoneA number of companies are looking to create a watch with Bluetooth capabilities, but with it comes a variety of challenges like battery life and reliability. » more
No new wires technology set to ship 100 million ICs in 2013While TV remains the preferred medium for entertaining viewing, a variety of no new wires technologies are looking to expand and enhance the experience. » more
Indoor positioning: Crowd-sourcing and the ‘Second wave’Companies are crowd-sourcing their RF databases to aid GPS and improve indoor location accuracy as well as create a stronger alignment with satellites. » more
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