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3 pillars of industrial cyber security
Engineering and IT Insight: A stable physical structure requires at least three main supports.... » more
Wireless humidity and temperature monitor
Sensor from Omega can send information or alarm as a text message or email. » more
Machine Safety: Is OSHA okay with my 'acceptable' risk mitigation?
“We have reviewed all of our machine safety hazards and have applied mitigation solutions to every... » more
Machine Safety: Are the stopping categories confusing?
My e-stops are validated to achieve a Category 0 stop function. Therefore, of the three stopping... » more
The Dark Side of Mobility
Sure, the idea of “iPhone as HMI” is convenient, but it opens a whole new range of cyber... » more
Machine Safety: My main disconnect e-stop isn’t red with a yellow background
Does my main disconnect functioning as an e-stop need to be red with a yellow background? » more
Machine safety: What does 'reset' mean?
Who hasn’t heard the term “reset” around machine control? And, how many understandings are there... » more
Cyber security insurance
Legalities: Don’t think the threat of industrial security breach isn’t real. Now there’s insurance... » more
Grid security teeters on edge
Security technology used by U.S. electric utilities has flaws and could increase the odds of... » more
HUG: Next generation technology
Safety and security are two vital areas of coverage that can help manufacturers sustain operations... » more
New old process boosts solar, fuel cells
Chemical reactions on the surface of metal oxides, such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide could... » more
RPI’s disaster management simulator
A disaster may never occur, but it is nice to know if one does, a system is in place to take on... » more
Machine Safety: What differentiates a hazard analysis from a risk assessment?
With machine safety, why aren’t the differences well known between a Hazard Analysis and a Risk... » more
Machine Safety: Where do I start?
“We are a medium sized business in manufacturing and our new owners are very interested in machine... » more
Verticals guide the way to competitive advantage in Latin America
Hospitality, commercial and manufacturing and industrial are the fastest growing verticals for... » more
Machine Safety: How do I know that a consensus standard has been updated?
At almost every Machine Safety Seminar I hear someone ask: “How do I know that a consensus standard... » more
Leading-edge technologies reshaping perimeter protection
Selection of the best electronic perimeter security equipment is formidable and demanding. » more
Machine Safety: Has OSHA ever fined an employee for a safety violation?
Everyone knows that OSHA applies fines to employers for citable safety violations to its... » more
Pairing security, fault tolerance
There is a need for improved cyber security for industrial networks, all security professionals... » more
Equipment failure delays plant start-up
Mechanical issues push back start at the Prairie State power plant in Marissa, Ill. » more
Mine safety foundation starts up
Mining safety just got an additional boost from Alpha Natural Resources which started up the Alpha... » more
Standards for SCADA security
One of the fundamentals of industrial cyber security is defense in depth, which should be the core... » more
3 pillars of industrial cyber security Engineering and IT Insight: A stable physical structure requires at least three main supports.... » more
Wireless humidity and temperature monitorSensor from Omega can send information or alarm as a text message or email. » more
Hearing loss on factory floor a silent problem, study shows
University of Michigan School of Nursing study finds more awareness, testing and protection needed » more
University of Michigan School of Nursing study finds more awareness, testing and protection needed » more
Machine Safety: Is OSHA okay with my 'acceptable' risk mitigation? “We have reviewed all of our machine safety hazards and have applied mitigation solutions to every... » more
Machine Safety: Are the stopping categories confusing? My e-stops are validated to achieve a Category 0 stop function. Therefore, of the three stopping... » more
The Dark Side of MobilitySure, the idea of “iPhone as HMI” is convenient, but it opens a whole new range of cyber... » more
Machine Safety: My main disconnect e-stop isn’t red with a yellow backgroundDoes my main disconnect functioning as an e-stop need to be red with a yellow background? » more
Machine safety: What does 'reset' mean?Who hasn’t heard the term “reset” around machine control? And, how many understandings are there... » more
Cyber security insuranceLegalities: Don’t think the threat of industrial security breach isn’t real. Now there’s insurance... » more
Grid security teeters on edgeSecurity technology used by U.S. electric utilities has flaws and could increase the odds of... » more
HUG: Next generation technologySafety and security are two vital areas of coverage that can help manufacturers sustain operations... » more
New old process boosts solar, fuel cellsChemical reactions on the surface of metal oxides, such as titanium dioxide and zinc oxide could... » more
RPI’s disaster management simulatorA disaster may never occur, but it is nice to know if one does, a system is in place to take on... » more
Machine Safety: What differentiates a hazard analysis from a risk assessment?With machine safety, why aren’t the differences well known between a Hazard Analysis and a Risk... » more
Machine Safety: Where do I start?“We are a medium sized business in manufacturing and our new owners are very interested in machine... » more
Verticals guide the way to competitive advantage in Latin AmericaHospitality, commercial and manufacturing and industrial are the fastest growing verticals for... » more
Machine Safety: How do I know that a consensus standard has been updated?At almost every Machine Safety Seminar I hear someone ask: “How do I know that a consensus standard... » more
Leading-edge technologies reshaping perimeter protectionSelection of the best electronic perimeter security equipment is formidable and demanding. » more
Machine Safety: Has OSHA ever fined an employee for a safety violation?Everyone knows that OSHA applies fines to employers for citable safety violations to its... » more
Pairing security, fault toleranceThere is a need for improved cyber security for industrial networks, all security professionals... » more
Equipment failure delays plant start-upMechanical issues push back start at the Prairie State power plant in Marissa, Ill. » more
Machine Safety: Robotics Industries Association is revising safety standard
Those drafting the ANSI RIA R15.06/CSA Z434 standard are looking at functional safety requirements. » more
Those drafting the ANSI RIA R15.06/CSA Z434 standard are looking at functional safety requirements. » more
Mine safety foundation starts upMining safety just got an additional boost from Alpha Natural Resources which started up the Alpha... » more
Standards for SCADA securityOne of the fundamentals of industrial cyber security is defense in depth, which should be the core... » more
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