HomeJeanne Schweder, Contributing WriterHomeFive recommendations for implementing workflow systemsWorkflow software is a useful tool in many applications, from enforcing standards and compliance to feeding into MES systems. Here are some suggestions for implementing workflow software:HomeNine ways to get the most from simulation and CAD/CAM softwareSimulation software and CAD/CAM systems have helped transform the design of machines and automated systems by reducing design engineering time and costs. Here are some tips for getting the biggest bang from your software investment:HomeSeven details to remember when implementing network securityNetwork security is absolutely necessary for today’s industrial networks. Failure to restrict access can be disastrous. Access to your network by untrained persons can lead to misconfigured network devices. Access to unsecured ports can lead to network loops being accidentally created. Here are a few security details to keep in mind when constructing your network:HomeSix strategies for creating a secure industrial networkSecurity and safety are the same word in many languages. You can’t have a secure system unless you know who’s running the equipment and what they’re doing. There’s an incredible overlap between safety and security. They’re both about identifying the bad things that can happen, and finding ways to minimize the chances that they will. In the IT world, it’s about information confidentiality. On the plant floor, it’s all about the safety of people and the process. Here are some ideas for improving security