Terry CostlowDataA Virtual Transformation for Data CentersLike commercial IT centers before them, the computing power behind today’s factories and processing plants is embracing virtualization as security and cloud computing gain importance.November 25, 2015ControlBig and Small: Display Technologies Transform Control RoomsWhether on a mammoth screen that can provide the information of a dozen displays or a handheld device to take on the go, control room operators require more data at their fingertips.September 18, 2015DataCameras See Greater Role in High-Speed AssemblyBetter cameras and faster processors are among the tools helping engineers couple vision systems with complex production systems.July 10, 2015RoboticsRobots Start Getting PersonalCollaborative robots gain interest as developers work to foster close interaction between man and machine.April 15, 2015SoftwareMobility Extends the Reach of AlarmsStrategies for handling alarms and alerts are changing rapidly as connectivity and mobility are creating new challenges and opportunities. More managers are gaining more freedom because they can get alerts on smartphones and tablets, but this wireless connectivity is spotlighting the need for enhanced security.October 30, 2014SoftwareAlarm Managers Remain Alert for ImprovementAn exclusive Automation World survey reveals how end users and equipment suppliers are finding ways to reduce alarms without reducing protection.October 30, 2014NetworksIntegrating Mobility and Industrial NetworksIncreased use of wired industrial Ethernet technology is enabling more rapid integration of wireless solutions—especially those supporting smartphones and tablets. Security and coverage are two of several parameters that must be considered when creating a unified network plan.August 7, 2014HomeStandards Provide Solid Support for Security ProgramsAs companies push forward with security projects, many are basing them on standards and guidelines.April 30, 2014HomeNetwork Security: Layer on the ProtectionA defense-in-depth approach to network security includes layers of protection, continuous assessment, learning and improvement.April 30, 2014NetworksThey Can Talk to AnyoneEthernet cables are being used by manufacturers in every industry and geography for automation, video, business systems, mobility, collaboration and security. But differences in protocols are forcing network manager to deal with multiple protocols.February 10, 2014Page 1 of 8Next PageTop StoriesRoboticsRobotic Automation Doubles Capacity for Dot’s PretzelsWith no perceivable impediment to its growth other than capacity, Dot’s Pretzels, now a Hershey Co. brand, opened a new facility with a special focus on robotic packaging automation.Business IntelligencePackaging and Processing Seen As Ideal for AutomationControlRockwell Automation Shares Technology Updates and a View into Automation’s FutureSupply Chain ManagementAmazon Now Offers Supply Chain SoftwareSponsor ContentSIRIUS Modular
