Digitalisation and automation of manufacturing processes in recent years have driven the convergence of IT and OT and the adoption of the Industrial Internet of Things and Industry 4.0. Here, Martin Hodgson, Country Manager, Paessler AG explains more. One of…
5G and TSN for industrial automation of the future
There are numerous fieldbus standards aimed at ensuring real time support, but none of them provide a manufacturer or platform-agnostic networking solution. An answer has been provided in the form of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN). Andreas Mangler, Director Strategic Marketing at…
Connecting cranes to The Cloud
In tough, challenging environments computer equipment must have special qualities in order to function optimally. This is especially important if the system must meet the demands of classification companies. Cargotec is one of the providers of cargo and load handling…
A three-pronged approach to government security
The increase of ransomware attacks over recent years has cast a spotlight on the need for governments to adopt a risk-based approach to cyber security. Adam Vincent, Co-Founder and CEO at ThreatConnect explains more. Shortly after the SolarWinds hack of…
Automation demo helps manufacturers see clearer
One year on from the product’s launch, Beckhoff UK is offering automation engineers and managers a free demo of its TwinCAT Vision software. The add-on software, which builds on Beckhoff’s TwinCAT 3 open automation platform, allows configuration and programming of…
How automation software is crucial in driving down carbon emissions
According to a new Carbon Brief analysis, the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 were 51% below 1990 levels, largely down to the country’s COVID slowdown. The figures mean the UK is now halfway to meeting its target of net-zero…
ETSI releases IoT testing specifications for industrial automation
The ETSI committee on Methods for Testing and Specifications (TC MTS) has recently completed a first set of seven standards addressing the testing of the IoT MQTT and CoAP protocols, and the foundational security IoT-Profile. “These new standards fill the…
