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Make learning and development part of your mantra in your job and within your team
If you are passionate and enthusiatic about learning, you will thrive in your career. [ + ]
Blockchain and supply chains
Is the latest darling of IT ready for the world of supply chains? [ + ]
Collaborative robots: designing for productivity and safety
Collaborative robots are making their mark — combining robot muscle with human dexterity and problem-solving skills is dramatically improving productivity. [ + ]
Solutions for key challenges in the food and beverage industry
Fast, reliable and efficient intralogistics, from pallet handling to storage to order fulfilment, can mitigate today's key challenges. [ + ]
IT/OT convergence: moving digital manufacturing forward
Although they may have different approaches, backgrounds and KPIs, both the IT and OT teams are heavily invested in achieving their company's success. [ + ]
Artificial intelligence in Australia needs to get ethical, so we have a plan
The question of whether technology is good or bad depends on how it’s developed and used. Nowhere is that more topical than in technolgies using AI. [ + ]
Incorporating cybersecurity into water utility master planning — Part 2
Protecting critical infrastructure systems is imperative, but it is necessary to determine how to work within the context of organisational structure and budget. [ + ]
Requirements for IEC 61511 best practice compliance
Proof testing and a SIL study may no longer be enough during the operate and maintain phase. [ + ]
Taking a process safety approach to cybersecurity risk management
There are very strong parallels between industrial cybersecurity and those of process safety in relation to lifecycle risk management. [ + ]
Researching robots that can sort recycling
MIT researchers have developed a robotic gripper system that can detect if an object is paper, metal or plastic. [ + ]
Incorporating cybersecurity into water utility master planning — Part 1
Cybersecurity threats are ubiquitous and far-reaching. But the stakes are highest when the threats impact critical infrastructure, including water systems. [ + ]
IO-Link enables Industry 4.0 and reduces costs
Motivations for flexible manufacturing, efficient production and visibility require that we have more diagnostics and data available for analysis and monitoring. [ + ]
Taking management by storm: how to leap from technician to leader
Transitioning from a technical role to a leadership role is a common progression in an engineer's career, but it can be the most challenging leap you can make. [ + ]
Selecting a process manufacturing analytics solution: five questions to ask
The large gap between data and insight in process manufacturing will only start closing when data analytics vendors start putting the process engineer first. [ + ]
Securing SCADA in the cloud
Cloud-based SCADA solutions offer significant benefits but are often left unexplored due to fears over the risks of cybersecurity. [ + ]
