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Software & Networks

How To Design Networks For Plantwide Communication
update on 2013-05-05

Learn how an integrated zone cabling plan can slash network deployment time by up to 75 percent, cut down on material and labour costs, and allow for future expansion. By Paul Herbst, solutions marketing manager, Panduit





Creating The Invisible Network
update on 2013-04-04

Knowing how to transition your current industrial Ethernet infrastructure into a robust, invisible network that supports the varying demands placed on your production operations is key to building a competitive business ready solution for an ever-changing marketplace. By Brian Oulton, director, Global Vertical Marketing – Industrial, Belden



Considerations For Fieldbus Systems
update on 2013-04-04

The selection of a Fieldbus system is an important step in improving efficiency and flexibility of an industrial communications network. Due consideration should be given in deciding where to invest a company’s resources to this end. By Martin Rostan, executive director, EtherCAT Technology Group



New Trends In Automation
update on 2013-04-04

The trend towards Ethernet from the traditional IT to the world of industrial automation is happening at a faster pace more than ever. This trend will surely increase as performance and environmental considerations are better understood. Contributed by Bernd Lieberth, senior automation consultant, Siemens



Executive Interview: Honeywell’s Inpex Project
update on 2013-02-21

IAA spoke with Marc Kroll, sales director (Japan), Honeywell Process Solutions, on the company’s operations in Japan and its project with Inpex Corporation. By Mark Johnston





Security In The Cloud
update on 2013-01-06

While cloud technology comes with advantages such as flexibility and reduced costs, all these rewards would come to nothing with an environment that is not secure. By Sherlyne Yong



Why SCADA Firewalls Need To Be Stateful
update on 2013-01-06

An important aspect of effective firewall security is referred to as ‘stateful inspection’. The article looks at this topic in depth and discusses the relevance of stateful firewalls for today’s Industrial Control Systems. By Joel Langill, CSO, SCADAhacker; and Eric Byres, VP and CTO, Tofino Security Products, Belden Hirschmann



CAM: A Clear Path To Better Performance
update on 2012-10-15

Over the past few years, promotional material for new versions of CAM software has been full of claims about the ability to support the latest hardware developments, such as parallel processing and multithreading. This article will explain why these developments are important and the benefits that they can give to the user. By Peter Dickin, marketing manager, Delcam



Using CAD As An Optimising Tool
update on 2012-10-15

CAD has evolved from its traditional design role to a sustainability driver in production. By VR Srivatsan, ASEAN MD, Autodesk



Unified Physical Infrastructure Solutions For Industrial Automation
update on 2012-09-17

Optimising control panel layouts for noise mitigation in factory automation systems. By Dan McGrath, solutions manager, and Michael Berg, solution marketing manager, Panduit



Honeywell Shows Intuition
update on 2012-08-08

IAA spoke with Ashish Gaikwad, GM, business performance solutions, Honeywell Process Solutions, on the company’s new software platform ‘Intuition Executive’. By Mark Johnston



Tips & Tricks For Reducing Industrial Computer Noise
update on 2012-06-25

In an industrial plant, accuracy is paramount as accurate monitoring has an impact on safety. Reducing unwanted noise plays a big part in this, here, we give tips and tricks for reducing such noise in an industrial computer. By Angus Yu, thermal manager, Advantech Networking and Communications Group



Agilent On Embedded Systems
update on 2012-06-25

IAA interviewed Jun Chie, senior marketing manager of Digital Validation Test Division, Agilent Electronic Measurement Group, on his company involvement in embedded systems. By Mark Johnston



Embedded In Asia
update on 2012-06-25

IAA interview Chandran Nair, MD, National Instruments (Southeast Asia) on the company’s involvement in embedded systems. By Mark Johnston



A New Era For Fibre
update on 2012-05-13

The need for increased speed and reduced complexity is ever increasing and is often a symbol of technology advancement. Recent developments in optical technology do just that, increase speed and reduce complexity. By Mathew Leej



Industrial Ethernet: More Than Industrial + Ethernet
update on 2012-04-14

Good design and management of Industrial Ethernet networks are important for robust communication channels and secure data transfer. By Justin Nga, business development manager, Belden Industrial Solutions



Case Study: 728 Axes In 400 µs
update on 2012-04-14

Brückner Maschinenbau are making use of drives from B&R’s Acopos series synchronised via Powerlink. The transition helped the company in reducing costs of the drive equipment, shorten cycle time and simplify maintenance of the hardware and software. By Stefan Schönegger, GM, Ethernet Powerlink Standardisation Group, B&R Industrial Automation



Wireless Meeting Your Needs
update on 2012-02-25

Old and new plants are now starting to make more measurements in order to automate manual tasks, monitor critical assets, and improve productivity. These additional measurements can increase output and reduce operation costs.



Taking Control Of Open Process Control Networks
update on 2011-12-19

Today’s automation systems collectively impact plant safety, economic throughput, environmental compliance, and equipment protection. As vendors have now moved to open platforms, plants face new challenges maintaining the reliability of automation systems which arise from the management of an IT infrastructure that simply did not exist with traditional proprietary automation systems. By Chris Lyden, president, PAS

PLM & ERP: Their Respective Roles In Modern Manufacturing
update on 2011-10-31

The integration of PLM & ERP will bring much value to the future of manufacturing, allowing companies to develop innovations as well as improve cost and quality. Contributed by Melanie Zhou, Parametric Technology Software.



The Age Of Mobility
update on 2011-10-31

Manufacturing in Asia has entered a phase where more mobile devices have found their place in the production line. Saj Kumar, VP, Discrete Manufacturing, Industry Solution Group, SAP China shares his views. By Joson Ng



Case Study: Embedded Systems On The Basel Nordtangente
update on 2011-09-09

Case Study: Embedded Systems On The Basel Nordtangente



A Touch Of Wireless
update on 2011-08-09

Today’s unprecedented growth of mobile devices is altering the way we interact with people and conduct business.