Shining a light on cyber threats hiding on the plant floor
Facilities that treat OT cybersecurity as an operational discipline and not simply an IT function will be best positioned to withstand future OT cyber threats.
AI system learns to keep warehouse robot traffic running smoothly
MIT's new approach adapts to decide which robots should get the right of way at every moment, avoiding congestion and increasing throughput.
Is machine monitoring worthwhile?
Choosing the right maintenance strategy depends on balancing cost, system criticality, and the value of early fault detection through condition monitoring.
Australia's green metals gambit: the technologies to decarbonise steel
A renewables-driven revolution in mining and metals processing could supercharge Australia's economy, but there are significant challenges.
Optical gas imaging improves methane leak detection at LNG facility
A Korean gas facility found that optical gas imaging paired with AI plume detection can help raise the standard for visual methane leak detection.
Allied Telesis IE340L-18GP Gigabit PoE+ Layer 3 switch
The Allied Telesis IE340L-18GP Industrial Gigabit PoE+ Layer 3 switch is designed to deliver...
Pepperl+Fuchs ATEX-certified M12 connectors
Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced ATEX-certified M12 connectors designed for hazardous areas.
Virtual PLCs — a big step forward!
It looks as though the days of PLCs running a single control task, on dedicated hardware, using a proprietary operating system, are numbered.
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Monash research explores safer, smarter human-robot teamwork
Monash University researchers are exploring how manufacturers can make human-robot...
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Physical AI set to transform industrial operations: report
Deloitte's latest report says that the combination of artificial intelligence with physical...
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IFR releases position paper on AI in robotics
The International Federation of Robotics has released a position paper that examines how...
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Electric actuation: a gamechanger for upstream processes
The electrification of upstream oil and gas processes offers the opportunity to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases while improving efficiency.
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Real-time metering upgrade for Melbourne
Melbourne Water has finalised the rollout of real-time telemetry across surface water...
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Cloud-based SCADA to integrate renewable energy sites
Siemens has announced it will deliver one of Australia's largest cloud-based SCADA...
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Schneider Electric moves towards SDA with new DCS
Schneider Electric has released an open, software‑defined distributed control system.
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Three strategies that will enable IIoT deployment
A tech insider reveals how the food and beverage industry can take small, strategic steps forward to harness the benefits of IIoT.
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Novel network cuts latency and energy use in smart factories
New research has shown why 5G alone won't meet smart factory demands, and proposed a hybrid...
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Newmont deploys 'world first' 5G teleremote dozer fleet at Cadia mine
The capacity and predictability of private 5G boosts mining construction fleet efficiency.
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OPC Foundation releases 'Secure by Demand' document
The OPC Foundation has released guidance for operational technology owners and operators when...
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