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Tech Abstract
 | May 15, 2012

Application of Power over Ethernet and PoE Plus

Summary: This 7-page white paper examines the Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) standard, IEEE802.3af (PoE), and the update to it, the IEEE 802.3at (PoE Plus).
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News
 | May 9, 2012

Emerson Acquires Level Measurement Maker ISE Magtech

Emerson announced it has acquired ISE Magtech, enabling Emerson Process Management to strengthen its level measurement solutions in the oil and gas, refining, chemical, and power generation industries
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Video | May 7, 2012

Automation Applied: Virus Prevention Using Deep Packet Inspection, part 2

In the first video, Eric Byres, cto and vp Engineering of Tofino Security, a Belden Co., shows how a worm can attack a PLC/HMI in a simulated Oil and Gas environment. This video sees Deep Packet Inspection in action to prevent a USB thumb drive attack. (Approximate Time - 1:56)
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Perspective
 | May 5, 2012

Automation on the High Seas

Manufacturing’s continuing expansion knows no borders, including land.
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Video | May 4, 2012

Automation Applied: Virus Prevention Using Deep Packet Inspection, part 1

Eric Byres, cto and vp Engineering of Tofino Security, a Belden Company, provides a look at how viruses attack a PLC/HMI with out Deep Packet Inspection via an USB memory stick. (Approximate Time - 3:24)
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Case Application
 | May 3, 2012

Network Security Matures

From oil platforms to auto parts manufacturing, the how-to of industrial network protection is improving in this post-Stuxnet world.
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Feature Article
 | May 2, 2012

Securing Personnel Remains Critical

No matter how sophisticated technology gets, security will always have a human element.
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Conference Lineup is Set
News
 | April 12, 2012

Industry Leaders To Take the Stage at The Automation Conference

Summit Media Group’s newest event – developed for users of industrial automation technology – takes place May 22-23 in suburban Chicago and will include a first-of-its-kind panel discussion on Etherne
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Case Application
 | April 3, 2012

Energy as a Direct Cost

More companies are finding that folding energy into overhead is no longer necessary.
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Statoil Chooses Emerson Meters
Case Application
 | April 2, 2012

Statoil Chooses Emerson Fiscal Metering Systems

A five year Framework Agreement will deliver a range of Emerson's Daniel fiscal metering systems, as well as related products and support services.
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Engineering School Innovations
Case Application
 | March 29, 2012

Engineering School Innovations: Research Flow Loop

The research flow loop created by students at the Univeristy of Tulsa is used to study how a clean hole can be created during the drilling process.
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Podcast | March 29, 2012

Automation Minutes - MARTS Conference Recap

Gary Mintchell, Co-Founder and Editor in Chief, presented at the recent Maintenance and Reliability Technology Summit (MARTS) in Chicago and came back with these key takeaways.
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Perspective
 | March 27, 2012

Shale Gas Ethane Remains Petrochemicals Game Changer

Overall, chemicals manufacturers continue to focus on improving efficiencies and on new leading-edge product innovations, as well as strengthening research and development (R&D) activities.
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Video | March 24, 2012

Mintchell Video Report - Four Things I Learned at the MARTS Conference

Co-founder and Editor in Chief, Gary Mintchell gave a presentation at the Maintenance and Reliability Technology Summit (MARTS) in Chicago, in mid-March.
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Video | March 23, 2012

Process Automation Track at The Automation Conference

David Greenfield, Media & Events Director, provides an update on the Process Automation track at The Automation Conference.
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