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Closing the gap: rethinking the middle ground for logic solvers in safety instrumented systems

This gap between 'too simple' and 'too much' has often been a persistent headache in functional safety design.

Safety 01 September, 2026

Muting in practice: when safety becomes a vulnerability

Designed to allow objects to pass through safety barriers in factories, muting can also introduce new safety risks if not implemented correctly.

Safety 18 August, 2026

Digital transformation for automotive product manufacturer

MotorOne Group has achieved digital transformation with a creative implementation of a Siemens web‍-‍based control solution.

Process control systems 17 August, 2026

From smart sensors to autonomous factories: why the next decade of AI will transform industry

Ten years ago, most industrial sensors were designed to perform one task exceptionally well, but now that model is rapidly changing.

Factory automation 14 August, 2026

The accelerating decline of fieldbus as Ethernet takes over

HMS Networks has released its annual analysis of the industrial network market, tracking how factories and machine builders connect their automation systems.

Industrial networks & buses 13 August, 2026

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From smart sensors to autonomous factories: why the next decade of AI will transform industry

From smart sensors to autonomous factories: why the next decade of AI will transform industry

Ten years ago, most industrial sensors were designed to perform one task exceptionally well, but now that model is rapidly changing.

Article 14 August, 2026
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Valves, data centres and the invisible infrastructure of Australian industry

Valves, data centres and the invisible infrastructure of Australian industry

If we are serious about making Australian industry both competitive and sustainable, we have to respect the 'boring' parts of the system.

Article 19 June, 2026
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The accelerating decline of fieldbus as Ethernet takes over

The accelerating decline of fieldbus as Ethernet takes over

HMS Networks has released its annual analysis of the industrial network market, tracking how factories and machine builders connect their...

Article 13 August, 2026
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