Plant Safety and Security
New industrial cyber security video training series
Learn the basics of industrial cyber security concepts in this 13-part series with Matt Luallen, consultant, trainer, and author. Watch one segment as a free sample. » more
Machine Safety: Can hand held devices play a role?
Wireless hand held devices (smart phones, tablets, pads, etc.), common in daily life, are emerging on the shop floor. Can they improve machine safety? » more
Top Control Engineering articles, January 2013
The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during January 2013 included the following topics: U.S.-manufacturing of medium-voltage drives, decentralized process control, a new engineering... » more
Arc flash system uses trip signal to minimize damage
The Multilin A60 Arc Flash System uses a trip signal to minimize damage to medium-voltage switchgear and motor control center applications. » more
Machine Safety: Managing operational risk
Risk management has historically been a core element of business management to protect vital enterprise resources. Key executives now take a much broader perspective called “Managing Operational... » more
Configurable router and security appliance
The GarrettCom Magnum 10RX by Belden is designed for industrial applications and supports mixed TCP/IP and legacy protocols and comes with up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. » more
Thermoset jacket for industrial cables
The HaloarrestXLink LSZH Thermoset Jacket by Belden are designed and approved for installations and applications that require oil, abrasion, oxidation, and acid resistance. » more
Relay protects against ground-fault hazards with variable speed drives
Littelfuse EL731 AC/DC Sensitive Earth-Leakage Relay provides complete range of ground-fault protection in variable speed drives from 0 Hz to 15,000 Hz in one device. See video clip. » more
Machine Safety: Does sustainability matter?
Effective, sustainable machine safety programs often contain these five high-level characteristics. Also see two more possible components of successful programs. These may help with your machine... » more
Do I need Java or not? How do I know?
Determining what you have on your computer is a first step to greater security. Java is a case in point. » more
Flame-retardant cable ties
The Ty-Rap Flame Retardant Cable Ties from Thomas and Betts meet the UL94V-0 flammability rating standard and are designed to withstand extreme heat and cold conditions. » more
Encoder interface box for safety applications
Heidenhain EIB 2391S encoder interface box is designed for safety-oriented applications with Siemens Sinamics drive components. It uses an 8-pin M12 connection that allows the user to connect to... » more
Machine Safety: Protection is better than a cure
Can protection be an effective strategy for machine safety or does industry need a cure for hazards to protect employees? Here's why this questions should be asked daily. » more
The problem of extra software
A compelling reason for getting rid of the programs that you don’t use or need. » more
Machine Safety: Effective safety cultures, can they evolve?
Many in manufacturing seek advice on waking management to opportunities for a “Best in Class” safety culture, or even a better safety culture. » more
Providing a saner approach to maintenance
Conflict with operations can be solved with better data, communications, and integration. » more
Conflict with operations can be solved with better data, communications, and integration. » more
New industrial cyber security video training seriesLearn the basics of industrial cyber security concepts in this 13-part series with Matt Luallen, consultant, trainer, and author. Watch one segment as a free sample. » more
Machine Safety: Can hand held devices play a role?Wireless hand held devices (smart phones, tablets, pads, etc.), common in daily life, are emerging on the shop floor. Can they improve machine safety? » more
Offshore energy development lab
There is now a research facility that could help bring the U.S. closer to generating power from the winds and waters along America’s coasts and help alleviate a major hurdle for offshore wind and... » more
There is now a research facility that could help bring the U.S. closer to generating power from the winds and waters along America’s coasts and help alleviate a major hurdle for offshore wind and... » more
Top Control Engineering articles, January 2013The most-visited articles at www.controleng.com during January 2013 included the following topics: U.S.-manufacturing of medium-voltage drives, decentralized process control, a new engineering... » more
Arc flash system uses trip signal to minimize damageThe Multilin A60 Arc Flash System uses a trip signal to minimize damage to medium-voltage switchgear and motor control center applications. » more
Concentrated solar power a boost for utilities
The storage capacity of concentrating solar power (CSP) can add significant value to a utility’s optimal mix of energy sources, a new report said. » more
The storage capacity of concentrating solar power (CSP) can add significant value to a utility’s optimal mix of energy sources, a new report said. » more
Machine Safety: Managing operational riskRisk management has historically been a core element of business management to protect vital enterprise resources. Key executives now take a much broader perspective called “Managing Operational... » more
Software moles in your systems
Old programs, utilities, and plug-ins languishing on your computer or control systems could threaten your security. » more
Old programs, utilities, and plug-ins languishing on your computer or control systems could threaten your security. » more
DCS supplier partners with security provider to beef-up protection
Yokogawa and McAfee enter partnership to enhance security of industrial control systems offering value-added solutions across the industrial automation world » more
Yokogawa and McAfee enter partnership to enhance security of industrial control systems offering value-added solutions across the industrial automation world » more
Configurable router and security applianceThe GarrettCom Magnum 10RX by Belden is designed for industrial applications and supports mixed TCP/IP and legacy protocols and comes with up to 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports. » more
Digital clamp meters recalled
Fluke Corporation is voluntarily recalling certain Digital Clamp Meters that were manufactured between Sept. 1, 2010 and Oct. 31, 2012. » more
Fluke Corporation is voluntarily recalling certain Digital Clamp Meters that were manufactured between Sept. 1, 2010 and Oct. 31, 2012. » more
Thermoset jacket for industrial cablesThe HaloarrestXLink LSZH Thermoset Jacket by Belden are designed and approved for installations and applications that require oil, abrasion, oxidation, and acid resistance. » more
Relay protects against ground-fault hazards with variable speed drivesLittelfuse EL731 AC/DC Sensitive Earth-Leakage Relay provides complete range of ground-fault protection in variable speed drives from 0 Hz to 15,000 Hz in one device. See video clip. » more
Machine Safety: Does sustainability matter?Effective, sustainable machine safety programs often contain these five high-level characteristics. Also see two more possible components of successful programs. These may help with your machine... » more
Scientists study converting methane to diesel
There is a plan underway to develop bacteria that can turn the methane in natural gas into diesel fuel for transportation. » more
There is a plan underway to develop bacteria that can turn the methane in natural gas into diesel fuel for transportation. » more
Nanocleaning sulfur from fuel
Mats of metal oxide nanofibers that can scrub sulfur from petroleum-based fuels much more effectively than traditional materials are now under development. » more
Mats of metal oxide nanofibers that can scrub sulfur from petroleum-based fuels much more effectively than traditional materials are now under development. » more
Do I need Java or not? How do I know?Determining what you have on your computer is a first step to greater security. Java is a case in point. » more
Flame-retardant cable tiesThe Ty-Rap Flame Retardant Cable Ties from Thomas and Betts meet the UL94V-0 flammability rating standard and are designed to withstand extreme heat and cold conditions. » more
Encoder interface box for safety applicationsHeidenhain EIB 2391S encoder interface box is designed for safety-oriented applications with Siemens Sinamics drive components. It uses an 8-pin M12 connection that allows the user to connect to... » more
Cyber war stakes rising
U.S. intelligence officials have warned as nation-sponsored cyber warfare goes mainstream this year, attacks on U.S. installations and institutions could result not just in damage and theft but in... » more
U.S. intelligence officials have warned as nation-sponsored cyber warfare goes mainstream this year, attacks on U.S. installations and institutions could result not just in damage and theft but in... » more
Machine Safety: Protection is better than a cureCan protection be an effective strategy for machine safety or does industry need a cure for hazards to protect employees? Here's why this questions should be asked daily. » more
The problem of extra softwareA compelling reason for getting rid of the programs that you don’t use or need. » more
Machine Safety: Effective safety cultures, can they evolve?Many in manufacturing seek advice on waking management to opportunities for a “Best in Class” safety culture, or even a better safety culture. » more
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