Plant Safety and Security
Developing a culture of safety for 1,000 days
Eriez' world headquarters in Erie, Penn. is closing in on three years without a day lost due to injury. » more
Wireless Application: Western refining cuts wiring costs, improves performance
After a site survey, a wireless system is being integrated with existing power and network infrastructure. Up to 90% of the installed cost of conventional measurement technology can be for cable,... » more
E-stop switches for automation and specialty machines
Elobau Sensor Technology Inc. offers a line of e-stop switches for the automation and specialty machine market. » more
Software download creates protection for data stored on BlackBerry, microSD
JumpVault, with microSD security features, keeps data safe even if devices are lost or stolen. This is more applicable to manufacturing IT operations as facilities incorporate smart phones into... » more
WLAN access points approved for use in explosive zones
Belden's Hirshmann WLAN Access Points and Clients are certified for use in potentially explosive environments such as those found in the oil, gas or mining industries. » more
Surge protection devices: UL 1449 approvals for overvoltage protection
Mersen, formerly Ferraz Shawmut, introduced its new X series line of UL 1449 third edition approved surge protection devices (SPDs). SPDs help protect people and equipment from harmful transients. » more
Overcoming barriers to wireless adoption
Wireless is flexible, versatile, and can be cost effective; however, concerns with security, reliability, and capacity of wireless continue to prevent conservative end users from reaping its... » more
Safety added to motor management system
Siemens Simocode Pro safety motor management solution addresses human and machine safety, as well as motor management, maintenance, and reliability. Fail-safe expansion modules for Simocode pro V –... » more
Safety relays for applications with emergency stop, safety gates
AutomationDirect's Dold safety relay devices are designed to protect workers and equipment in applications with emergency stop buttons, safety gates, and dangerous closing movements. » more
Power firm gets NERC-CIP boost
PAS inked a deal with a power generation producer in the Southeast of the U.S. to help manage process alarms and automation configurations at 15 of its sites, as well as aid in compliance with the... » more
Worker dies on Gulf gas platform
A worker assisting in abandonment operations died Monday morning at a non-producing natural gas platform owned by Hilcorp Energy Co. in the Gulf of Mexico, U.S. officials said. » more
Blowout preventer overhaul way off
The blowout preventer that failed on a BP well last year was four years overdue for maintenance under driller Transocean Ltd.’s internal guidelines, a U.S. regulator said. » more
Even firewalls have holes
Firewalls are the main barriers between an organization’s internal and external networks. Over the past 25 years, they have become the foundation of perimeter security and there are those that... » more
Developing a culture of safety for 1,000 daysEriez' world headquarters in Erie, Penn. is closing in on three years without a day lost due to injury. » more
Wireless Application: Western refining cuts wiring costs, improves performanceAfter a site survey, a wireless system is being integrated with existing power and network infrastructure. Up to 90% of the installed cost of conventional measurement technology can be for cable,... » more
E-stop switches for automation and specialty machinesElobau Sensor Technology Inc. offers a line of e-stop switches for the automation and specialty machine market. » more
Software download creates protection for data stored on BlackBerry, microSDJumpVault, with microSD security features, keeps data safe even if devices are lost or stolen. This is more applicable to manufacturing IT operations as facilities incorporate smart phones into... » more
WLAN access points approved for use in explosive zonesBelden's Hirshmann WLAN Access Points and Clients are certified for use in potentially explosive environments such as those found in the oil, gas or mining industries. » more
Surge protection devices: UL 1449 approvals for overvoltage protection Mersen, formerly Ferraz Shawmut, introduced its new X series line of UL 1449 third edition approved surge protection devices (SPDs). SPDs help protect people and equipment from harmful transients. » more
Overcoming barriers to wireless adoptionWireless is flexible, versatile, and can be cost effective; however, concerns with security, reliability, and capacity of wireless continue to prevent conservative end users from reaping its... » more
2011 Automation Summit: Navigating the World of Automation by Siemens Industry Inc.
Siemens Industry Inc. holds its 2011 Automation Summit, "Navigating the World of Automation," June 27-30 at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Orlando, FL. » more
Siemens Industry Inc. holds its 2011 Automation Summit, "Navigating the World of Automation," June 27-30 at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Orlando, FL. » more
Safety added to motor management systemSiemens Simocode Pro safety motor management solution addresses human and machine safety, as well as motor management, maintenance, and reliability. Fail-safe expansion modules for Simocode pro V –... » more
Safety relays for applications with emergency stop, safety gatesAutomationDirect's Dold safety relay devices are designed to protect workers and equipment in applications with emergency stop buttons, safety gates, and dangerous closing movements. » more
Electrical engineer, arc flash expert: 2011 IEEE Richard Harold Kaufmann Award
David D. Shipp recognized for contributions to the design, analysis and protection of electrical power systems and personnel in industrial and commercial applications. » more
David D. Shipp recognized for contributions to the design, analysis and protection of electrical power systems and personnel in industrial and commercial applications. » more
Power firm gets NERC-CIP boostPAS inked a deal with a power generation producer in the Southeast of the U.S. to help manage process alarms and automation configurations at 15 of its sites, as well as aid in compliance with the... » more
Users accountable in security solutions
End users are becoming more aware they need a security solution these days, but the problem is they need to be able to sit down and to focus on their main priorities. » more
End users are becoming more aware they need a security solution these days, but the problem is they need to be able to sit down and to focus on their main priorities. » more
ABB chief: Remain security aware
Security is a hot and important topic for the manufacturing industry and if anyone thinks the Stuxnet attack just focused on one area, they need to think again, ABB’s chief executive said Tuesday. » more
Security is a hot and important topic for the manufacturing industry and if anyone thinks the Stuxnet attack just focused on one area, they need to think again, ABB’s chief executive said Tuesday. » more
Finding logic in safety instrumented systems
Industrial process industry is experiencing a dynamic growth in functional process safety applications. » more
Industrial process industry is experiencing a dynamic growth in functional process safety applications. » more
Worker dies on Gulf gas platformA worker assisting in abandonment operations died Monday morning at a non-producing natural gas platform owned by Hilcorp Energy Co. in the Gulf of Mexico, U.S. officials said. » more
Gatlinburg sewage plant not up to specs
The Gatlinburg Wastewater Sewage Plant basin that failed recently leaving two dead did not follow exact design specifications, a forensic engineer said Monday. » more
The Gatlinburg Wastewater Sewage Plant basin that failed recently leaving two dead did not follow exact design specifications, a forensic engineer said Monday. » more
Firing up a burner system
Addition of new technology through safety instrumented system brings paper mill more advanced diagnostics and a big boost in security features. » more
Addition of new technology through safety instrumented system brings paper mill more advanced diagnostics and a big boost in security features. » more
Blowout preventer overhaul way offThe blowout preventer that failed on a BP well last year was four years overdue for maintenance under driller Transocean Ltd.’s internal guidelines, a U.S. regulator said. » more
BP sues partners for Gulf disaster
It seems fitting that now the legal nightmares start up as BP sued the maker of the device that failed to stop last year’s Gulf oil spill and the owner of the rig that exploded, alleging that... » more
It seems fitting that now the legal nightmares start up as BP sued the maker of the device that failed to stop last year’s Gulf oil spill and the owner of the rig that exploded, alleging that... » more
Blowout preventer not tested to shear pipe
The blowout preventer that failed to stop last year’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill hadn’t been tested to see if it could cut through a bent drill pipe, said a senior official of the company that made the... » more
The blowout preventer that failed to stop last year’s Gulf of Mexico oil spill hadn’t been tested to see if it could cut through a bent drill pipe, said a senior official of the company that made the... » more
Fraud foray fools phishing filter
A new phishing technique allows attackers to bypass the fraud warnings issued by browsers such as Firefox and Chrome. » more
A new phishing technique allows attackers to bypass the fraud warnings issued by browsers such as Firefox and Chrome. » more
Even firewalls have holesFirewalls are the main barriers between an organization’s internal and external networks. Over the past 25 years, they have become the foundation of perimeter security and there are those that... » more
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