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    Eric Medecke, E Tech Group
    An IT/OT network assessment compiles a full inventory of connected assets, maps communication paths, and pinpoints performance and cybersecurity gaps within a manufacturing facility’s OT network. This data allows manufacturers to strategically plan and budget upgrades based on each issue’s relative urgency while providing documentation that strengthens their cyber insurance position.
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    New research from IFS indicates that as many as 67% of food and beverage manufacturers are considered digital laggards when it comes to addressing cyber threats. Learn how a combination...
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    Industrial engineer in control room
    Legacy control systems can’t keep up with current manufacturing demands. However, scalable, AI-enabled platforms with flexible licensing and deployment options are reshaping operational...
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    automation used in gene therapy manufacturing
    The use of artificial intelligence for batch monitoring and digital twin development are redefining process control — enabling real-time deviation detection, predictive adjustments...
    Joe Carson, Pacific Blue Engineering
    These questions, rooted in 15 years of experience and hundreds of real-world implementations across industries, determine automation project success.
    This SCADA system allows users to monitor production and run simulations for training operators.
    HMI and SCADA systems are increasingly integrating IIoT devices, migrating to hybrid-cloud architectures and preparing for AI capabilities. These emerging trends are reshaping...
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    Engineer in automotive manufacturing facility
    Schneider Electric's CTO for industrial automation reveals how the company’s collaboration with Microsoft on its new Industrial Copilot can help reduce engineering development...
    Dean Elkins, senior director of robotics and vision at Gray AES.
    It’s critical to understand the basic steps involved in an automation roadmap. Whether your project involves IT or OT upgrades, new PLCs, or robots and autonomous vehicles, the...

    Products

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    B&R shows adaptive solutions for laboratory operations at SLAS 2025
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    FCI's Gas Master Sensor for the ST80 Series flow meters delivers accurate, repeatable gas flow measurement in the presence of even more moisture and condensation droplets.
    2003np Alliancesensors
    The LV-45 linear position sensors from Alliance Sensors Group are specifically designed for measuring applications requiring rugged devices.
    SKF Fiber Optic Sensing uses optical fibers to measure forces in real time in difficult environments and without electronics.
    SKF Fiber Optic Sensing uses optical fibers to measure forces in real time in difficult environments and without electronics.

    Videos

    agentic AI
    Find out how agentic AI can address asset data management issues, such as: Data points using different naming conventions, having asset data stored in different places and dealing...
    PLZ Digital Transformation Short
    Learn how PLZ is digitally transforming its brownfield facilities with its digital transformation strategy around improving safety and product quality, increasing productivity...
    AI copilots
    Industrial AI copilots leverage LLM AI, but are trained on specific system data, providing tailored insights for operators and engineers.
    Purdue Model Relevancy
    New visions for the Purdue Model are helping it bridge the gap between manufacturing OT and IT.

    Downloads

    Awfaq3 Cybersecurity R2
    Learn how to protect your company against bad cyber actors.