Manufacturing IT, MES
Connected automation has failed the first rule of cybersecurity (or what Brad Pitt taught me about industrial cybersecurity)
Not so long ago, these industrial control systems (ICS) assets were deployed on separate isolated networks and fell out of the information technology (IT) cybersecurity scope. That's no longer the case.
How IT/OT convergence starts with understanding
Converging information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) is challenging, but a deep OT dive can help both sides learn a lot about their respective networks and create understanding.
Taking your MES with you
When looking for the right manufacturing execution system (MES) solution, manufacturers need to consider its ability to evolve with them.
MESA smart manufacturing model to detail 8 areas
The MESA International “Model for Smart Manufacturing” intends to cover business intelligence, product lifecycle management (PLM), value chain management, manufacturing operations, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), asset management, workforce and cybersecurity. MESA told Control Engineering how it will help.
Managing the cultural upheaval with Smart Manufacturing
People play a crucial role in the Smart Manufacturing transformation and culture is an important part of that. See some of the ingrained challenges companies face as well as ways to overcome them.
Managing business transformation with Smart Manufacturing
A transformed Smart Manufacturing enterprise is digitally enabled by technology as well as by a shared digital mindset of enterprise-level transparency, optimization and enhanced decision making.
Manufacturer connects healthcare field to produce components through additive manufacturing
Siemens has opened its additive manufacturing network to enable the efficient execution of design and printing requests by doctors, hospitals and suppliers of medical equipment in response to COVID-19 pandemic.
groov EPIC by Opto 22
Opto 22 has release version 1.5.0 of its firmware for the groov EPIC platform.
Five strategies to effectively manage and execute automation projects
Automation projects come with many challenges that seem daunting because of their complexity. Learn about six common automation project management challenges and learn about five tips to overcome them including planning ahead and leveraging available technology on the plant floor.
Organizing drawing files for engineering, IT departments
Having correct and accurate drawing sets are a common challenge for plant engineering and information technology (IT) departments, but there are ways to make it easier.
