Articles
Smart glasses for Industry 4.0 tested on the shop floor
Smart glasses can help manufacturing companies to slash time: there is no longer any need for users to abandon one activity in order to look up operating or test instructions, for example. [ + ]
From 'can make' to 'can do': three strategic approaches to help seize the opportunity in rapid industry change
Selling capabilities, not just products, is one of three strategic approaches that can help manufacturers capitalise on key changes transforming their market and industry. What are the other two? [ + ]
Effective use of time
One of my colleagues has '1440' printed in huge numbers on the wall next to his desk. This is his reminder that there are only 1440 minutes in the day and that, to be successful, he aims to use every single minute deliberately. [ + ]
The Robolution: are we walking the talk?
Everyone keeps talking about the Robolution, but where does it really stand right now? [ + ]
New energy-efficient motor technologies
Increased energy efficiency requirements for drive systems have led to alternative motor technologies taking up the competition with traditional induction motors and AC drive applications. [ + ]
The IIoT Evolution: Rip and replace or wrap and re-use?
The much discussed IIoT is not so much a revolution, as an evolution of existing technologies and systems. [ + ]
Effective motor control for high-efficiency motors
Modern high-efficiency motors have the drawback of higher inrush and starting currents, which means protection equipment must be specified differently. [ + ]
The control system kill chain: understanding external ICS cyber threats — Part 2
Greater connectivity between industrial control systems, business IT systems and the internet promises to provide great advances in industrial efficiency — but comes with greater cybersecurity risk. [ + ]
Meeting emerging challenges in manufacturing with lightweight robotics — Part 2
The trend toward adaptive, low-volume, high-mix manufacturing presents a challenge to manufacturers, as current technologies in automation — based on the principle of high volume and minimal change — cannot readily adapt to meet the rapidly changing needs of the market. Lightweight robots can help alleviate these challenges. [ + ]
Cybersecurity needs focus in a connected world
With increased connectivity comes increased risk. Most of us are aware of a need for some level of IT cybersecurity, but now, more than ever, the challenge lies in protecting the OT (operational technology) layer. [ + ]
The control system kill chain: understanding external ICS cyber threats — Part 1
Understanding the approach a sophisticated external cyber attack adversary may take in infiltrating an industrial control system helps organisations defend against the unthinkable. [ + ]
Wireless networks in the water and wastewater industries
Wireless networking continues to gain acceptance in industrial applications, including the water and wastewater industries. [ + ]
Vic water utility upgrades SCADA network
Improving network operational and maintenance capabilities is a high priority for many of Australia's major utilities — be it for water or power and distribution systems. [ + ]
Meeting emerging challenges in manufacturing with lightweight robotics: Part 1
Advances in mechanics and controls are enabling the practical and economical application of lightweight robotics for manufacturing on an increasingly broad scale. [ + ]
Preventing, detecting and mitigating pipeline commodity releases: Part 2
Pipeline operators are under severe financial and social pressure to avoid incidents that cause commodity releases. In Part 1 issues of pipeline design and management were examined, including external leak detection. [ + ]
