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Check that thumb drive at the door? Seriously?
July 22, 2011
Where is the line between security efforts that are symbolic, and those that have a real purpose? » more
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July 22, 2011
Where is the line between security efforts that are symbolic, and those that have a real purpose? » more
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When buying a CNC, what should I consider?
July 14, 2011
If I'm buying a new machine with CNC controls or retrofitting an old one, what are some questions I should ask prospective vendors? See our advice and leave your own tips. » more
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July 14, 2011
If I'm buying a new machine with CNC controls or retrofitting an old one, what are some questions I should ask prospective vendors? See our advice and leave your own tips. » more
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Benefits the Space Shuttle Era
July 08, 2011
What are some of the more earthly benefits that have come out of the space program? » more
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July 08, 2011
What are some of the more earthly benefits that have come out of the space program? » more
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Applying security to PLCs
July 03, 2011
IT students suggest ways PLCs could be made more secure. » more
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July 03, 2011
IT students suggest ways PLCs could be made more secure. » more
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Separating process conditions from product attributes
June 24, 2011
What is your instrumentation telling you? Can the information help you learn about the product? » more
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June 24, 2011
What is your instrumentation telling you? Can the information help you learn about the product? » more
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Trying to compare apples to apples on costs
June 17, 2011
With complex equipment and systems, the real cost extends beyond the purchase price. How do you evaluate those? » more
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June 17, 2011
With complex equipment and systems, the real cost extends beyond the purchase price. How do you evaluate those? » more
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Understanding speed when it comes to fieldbus networks
June 03, 2011
Fieldbus networks have a slow data transfer rate. Why can't they be faster? » more
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June 03, 2011
Fieldbus networks have a slow data transfer rate. Why can't they be faster? » more
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How big can a battery get?
May 27, 2011
With cars, trucks, and other applications, what are the size limits on batteries? » more
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May 27, 2011
With cars, trucks, and other applications, what are the size limits on batteries? » more
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Pulling out your hair to measure humidity
May 20, 2011
What technologies are available for measuring airborne moisture? » more
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May 20, 2011
What technologies are available for measuring airborne moisture? » more
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How many tubes for a Coriolis flowmeter?
May 12, 2011
One is good, two is better, but why four? » more
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May 12, 2011
One is good, two is better, but why four? » more
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Choosing output formats for instrumentation transmitters
May 06, 2011
Why isn’t it easier to offer user selectability of signal format for field devices? » more
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May 06, 2011
Why isn’t it easier to offer user selectability of signal format for field devices? » more
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Can we do without nuclear power?
April 29, 2011
Can we, as some suggest, shut down some or all our nuclear power plants? What will make up for that lost generating capacity? » more
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April 29, 2011
Can we, as some suggest, shut down some or all our nuclear power plants? What will make up for that lost generating capacity? » more
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What are the automation standards that you encounter most?
April 26, 2011
Please reply, "What automation standards do you use the most or find most useful and why?" As you comment below, note that those questions might not yield the same answers. » more
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April 26, 2011
Please reply, "What automation standards do you use the most or find most useful and why?" As you comment below, note that those questions might not yield the same answers. » more
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Fieldbus Foundation now certifies hosts?
April 22, 2011
Recent announcement says the Fieldbus Foundation will be certifying hosts, as well as devices. » more
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April 22, 2011
Recent announcement says the Fieldbus Foundation will be certifying hosts, as well as devices. » more
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Will there be room for industrial wireless?
April 15, 2011
With cellular phone suppliers fighting over wireless spectrum, and paying big bucks, will there be enough left for us? » more
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April 15, 2011
With cellular phone suppliers fighting over wireless spectrum, and paying big bucks, will there be enough left for us? » more
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