Plant Safety and Security
OSHA hikes scrutiny of chemical plants, refineries
The feds are intensifying their watch of refineries and chemical plants. OSHA's scrutiny of the refinery industry and of chemical facilities covered by the Process Safety Management standard will... » more
Butterfly ‘Blast Badge’ a Brain Buttress
A butterfly could be a lifesaver for soldiers in war, or even down the road, workers in an explosive environment. Mimicking the reflective iridescence of a butterfly's wing, researchers developed a... » more
Cyber Attack Report: Outages Last 50 Hours
The average global outage times for cyber attacks is coming in at 50 hours or just over six working days, according to Security firm Symantec's disaster recovery report. It also seems... » more
DHS Launches Cyber Center
To ensure a secure operating environment, there needs to be top flight communication and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking to do just that. DHS launched a cyber security center so... » more
Shodan Finds Vulnerable Control Systems
Most hackers have been using Google Hacks for some time to find specific sites based on banner information. As reported in a ICS-CERT Alert released October 28, independent security researchers... » more
Safety Feature: Keeping Disaster in Check
Five years ago a huge fireball lifted the lid off the Buncefield Oil Storage Depot in Hertfordshire, England. The disaster that struck early that December 11, 2005 morning left 43 hospitalized and an... » more
WIB Security Standard Released
The first international standard that outlines a set of specific requirements focusing on cyber security best practices for suppliers of industrial automation and control systems is out and ready to... » more
Talk to Me: Want it Secure? Certify
There is not one end user in the industry that does not want to make sure he or she has a secure system, device, or procedure. » more
Fed Report: Wireless Works, But Remains Vulnerable
Wireless networking continues its growth curve, there is no doubt. Government agencies now have the technology embedded throughout their enterprises. A new study by the Government Accountability... » more
Automation System: Risk and Reward
Today’s automation systems are a hybrid of mission-specific control technologies and Windows-based open systems. This open architecture offers possibilities in terms of system configurations and... » more
DHS: Cyber attacks against infrastructure increasing
This year as seen a rise in cyber attacks aimed at taking over control systems that operate critical infrastructure, such as industrial facilities and pipelines, a senior Department of Homeland... » more
Malware Report: USB Devices Trigger Attacks
From the mighty blast of Stuxnet to just an everyday cyber infection, it is abundantly clear USB flash drives are a potential danger to a system. That is why a new report emanating from Europe... » more
Stuxnet Mitigation: Defense in Depth Needed
Stuxnet experts are jumping out from everywhere saying they know how to mitigate the worm and clear up any issues a system might have. There seem to be some differences in approach, but one thing is... » more
Safety light curtains, limit switches for industrial machine safety
AutomationDirect now offers machine safety devices for use in industrial applications. Two series of safety light curtains are designed for human protection and machine safety where risks cannot be... » more
Vibrating fork level switch for safety instrumented systems
Rosemount 2130 switch certified for SIL 2 applications, even with low-density products. » more
Guided wave radar level transmitters for safety applications
K-Tek's guided wave radar level transmitters are certified for IEC 61508 SIL2 and SIL 3 applications. » more
Electronic circuit breakers, power supplies, UPSs get UL Certified
UL and cUL Certification is complete for 27 models within Wago Corporation’s Epsitron family of advanced power supplies. Certification applies to select models within the Epsitron Electronic Circuit... » more
Robots, 4th generation: arc welding, material handing, machine tending
ABB IRB 2600, 12 to 20 kg payload class, expands ABB Robotic's midrange robot portfolio, in a family of fourth-generation robots, to increase productivity in arc welding, material hndling, machine... » more
Pushbutton, E-stop boxes
Carlo Gavazzi's new line of plastic enclosure boxes, push-pull mushroom button, and emergency push button series provide additional solutions within pilot device offerings. » more
Connections without Wires: How wireless technology creates new paths to productivity
Webcast: Industrial wireless technology is already settling in as a proven networking technique for device-level and data backhaul applications. Learn which wireless protocols to use in what... » more
Conducting an arc flash study
Consulting engineers have an opportunity to provide real-time arc flash diagnostics remotely to their customers. » more
Consulting engineers have an opportunity to provide real-time arc flash diagnostics remotely to their customers. » more
OSHA hikes scrutiny of chemical plants, refineriesThe feds are intensifying their watch of refineries and chemical plants. OSHA's scrutiny of the refinery industry and of chemical facilities covered by the Process Safety Management standard will... » more
Butterfly ‘Blast Badge’ a Brain ButtressA butterfly could be a lifesaver for soldiers in war, or even down the road, workers in an explosive environment. Mimicking the reflective iridescence of a butterfly's wing, researchers developed a... » more
Cyber Attack Report: Outages Last 50 HoursThe average global outage times for cyber attacks is coming in at 50 hours or just over six working days, according to Security firm Symantec's disaster recovery report. It also seems... » more
DHS Launches Cyber CenterTo ensure a secure operating environment, there needs to be top flight communication and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking to do just that. DHS launched a cyber security center so... » more
Shodan Finds Vulnerable Control SystemsMost hackers have been using Google Hacks for some time to find specific sites based on banner information. As reported in a ICS-CERT Alert released October 28, independent security researchers... » more
Safety Feature: Keeping Disaster in CheckFive years ago a huge fireball lifted the lid off the Buncefield Oil Storage Depot in Hertfordshire, England. The disaster that struck early that December 11, 2005 morning left 43 hospitalized and an... » more
WIB Security Standard ReleasedThe first international standard that outlines a set of specific requirements focusing on cyber security best practices for suppliers of industrial automation and control systems is out and ready to... » more
Talk to Me: Want it Secure? CertifyThere is not one end user in the industry that does not want to make sure he or she has a secure system, device, or procedure. » more
Fed Report: Wireless Works, But Remains VulnerableWireless networking continues its growth curve, there is no doubt. Government agencies now have the technology embedded throughout their enterprises. A new study by the Government Accountability... » more
Automation System: Risk and RewardToday’s automation systems are a hybrid of mission-specific control technologies and Windows-based open systems. This open architecture offers possibilities in terms of system configurations and... » more
DHS: Cyber attacks against infrastructure increasingThis year as seen a rise in cyber attacks aimed at taking over control systems that operate critical infrastructure, such as industrial facilities and pipelines, a senior Department of Homeland... » more
Malware Report: USB Devices Trigger AttacksFrom the mighty blast of Stuxnet to just an everyday cyber infection, it is abundantly clear USB flash drives are a potential danger to a system. That is why a new report emanating from Europe... » more
Stuxnet Mitigation: Defense in Depth NeededStuxnet experts are jumping out from everywhere saying they know how to mitigate the worm and clear up any issues a system might have. There seem to be some differences in approach, but one thing is... » more
Safety light curtains, limit switches for industrial machine safetyAutomationDirect now offers machine safety devices for use in industrial applications. Two series of safety light curtains are designed for human protection and machine safety where risks cannot be... » more
Terminal blocks, interconnects earn 100 kA short circuit current rating
Select Wago Corporation Through-Panel and Chassis-Mount Terminal blocks and Interconnect devices have earned a 100 kA (short circuit current rating (SCCR) rating with appropriate fuses. » more
Select Wago Corporation Through-Panel and Chassis-Mount Terminal blocks and Interconnect devices have earned a 100 kA (short circuit current rating (SCCR) rating with appropriate fuses. » more
Machine Safety blog: UL offers functional safety certification
UL is offering functional safety certification, and the Control Engineering Machine Control blog has additional comments about functional safety certification, with a place to leave your views and... » more
UL is offering functional safety certification, and the Control Engineering Machine Control blog has additional comments about functional safety certification, with a place to leave your views and... » more
Vibrating fork level switch for safety instrumented systemsRosemount 2130 switch certified for SIL 2 applications, even with low-density products. » more
Guided wave radar level transmitters for safety applicationsK-Tek's guided wave radar level transmitters are certified for IEC 61508 SIL2 and SIL 3 applications. » more
Electronic circuit breakers, power supplies, UPSs get UL CertifiedUL and cUL Certification is complete for 27 models within Wago Corporation’s Epsitron family of advanced power supplies. Certification applies to select models within the Epsitron Electronic Circuit... » more
Robots, 4th generation: arc welding, material handing, machine tendingABB IRB 2600, 12 to 20 kg payload class, expands ABB Robotic's midrange robot portfolio, in a family of fourth-generation robots, to increase productivity in arc welding, material hndling, machine... » more
Pushbutton, E-stop boxesCarlo Gavazzi's new line of plastic enclosure boxes, push-pull mushroom button, and emergency push button series provide additional solutions within pilot device offerings. » more
Connections without Wires: How wireless technology creates new paths to productivityWebcast: Industrial wireless technology is already settling in as a proven networking technique for device-level and data backhaul applications. Learn which wireless protocols to use in what... » more
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