Automation & Control Manufacturing Resources
Automation 2021: Control Systems
- Ebook
In this Ebook, you'll learn about the roles of DCS and SCADA in digital transformation or dig into a case study about retrofitting a distributed control system. Also discover how technology makes it possible to operate multiple virtual machines on a single hardware platform, essentially turning a motion control system into an edge server. Automation and control technology changes fast. The subject matter experts we’ve gathered here are key resources for the challenging puzzles you need to solve today, and in the future.
Automation & Control Trends Analysis 2021: The Digitalization Dozen
- Ebook
Bill Lydon's sixth annual trends report discusses new technologies from outside the realm of traditional automation solutions, as well as the rapid expansion of proven tools and techniques, that are being applied to improve the productivity, profitability and competitiveness of manufacturers.
Webinar: Leveraging Innovation- Practical Implementations of Digital Transformation for Manufacturing
- Webinar
This webinar goes over some practical implementations of the digital transformation realizing the value proposition of a smart factory. Mitsubishi Electric is proud to sponsor this webinar and provide you with the guidebook of practical implementations, including the basics necessary to achieve information integration; implementation strategies; and some real live example solutions that demonstrate small companies and how they benefit from automating their facilities.
Ebook: OPC UA Users and Experts–Conveying Knowledge and Experience, 2nd Edition
- Ebook
Download this ebook to learn more about Companion Specifications, the importance of OPC UA for business software, protection against hacker/malware attacks, how to get started with OPC UA, and more.
Ebook: OPC UA Users and Experts–Conveying Knowledge and Experience
- Ebook
The OPC Foundation and Automation.com come together to bring you this informative ebook series to highlight the benefits and the potential of the OPC UA technology for end users, system integrators, operators in the world of industrial IoT. This first volume covers a series of interviews with experts, market leaders and think tanks in communication, automation and industrial IT.
Case Study: Machine Builder Bridges PLC and Enterprise System Databases Without Writing Code
- White Paper
Trantek Automation, a machine builder specializing in robotic welding systems, was facing a challenge connecting information technology (IT) systems with production machinery. The tManager Enterprise Appliance Transaction Module provided a solution. With this innovative appliance in place, TranTek Automation quickly delivered a plasma cutting robotic system that could communicate with its customer’s enterprise database without having to write any code.
Automation 2021: IIoT and Industry 4.0
- Ebook
In this edition of AUTOMATION 2021, you’ll learn about Industry 4.0 technologies such as Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices, edge computing, robotics, and 3D printing. In addition, you'll reader about smaller batteries, single-pair Ethernet, and open communications standards support communication and integration, enabling secure use of IIoT, HMI/SCADA, and other systems.
OT Cybersecurity: Leveraging ISA 62443-3-2 for IACS Risk Assessment
- White Paper
The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance explains Security Risk Assessment for Design in a new whitepaper.
InTech Focus: Process and Safety Control 2021
- Ebook InTech Focus
This edition of InTech Focus understands that digitalization and innovation are transforming process control and process safety, and how automation professionals are critical to successfully selecting and applying new technologies.
Report: Cybersecurity Best Practices Helped OT Organizations Better Withstand Pandemic Vulnerabilities
- White Paper
A new report from Fortinet focused on operational technology found that insider breaches increased by over 100% in the past year and that industrial organizations continue to grapple with immense security challenges. The full 2021 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity report is available for download.