Omron Automation says about 70% of unexpected production stoppages are due to component failure, with proximity sensors accounting for most of them. The Omron E2E NEXT Series proximity sensors are for high-performance production lines…
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SICK and Mitsubishi cooperate in integrating machine vision
Machine producers and end users now recognise the performance benefits of integrating machine vision into their processes. To simplify integration, SICK and Mitsubishi Electric have developed a
Hacking attacks on UK manufacturers increasing.
Hardly a week goes by without a well-known company admitting to a data security breach. Besides an increase in number, the style of hacking attacks is also changing, putting many manufacturers in the…
The solution you need to ensure error-free assembly
Mitsubishi Electric is offering a new version of its Guided Operator Solutions (GOS) for ensuring error-free assembly tasks. The self-assembled design delivers a flexible, plug-and-play picking system, making it possible to achieve…
Securing IIoT deployments is critical
Connectivity is at the heart of Industry 4.0 and IIoT implementations, and securing IIoT deployments from cyber-attacks is critical to this. A successful cyber-attack on an IIoT system can result in the loss of…
Addressing edge data centre cybersecurity
For Schneider Electric, connectivity is central to the adoption of its EcoStruxure IT platform, whose integrity results from continuous dynamic vulnerability scanning. In a recent blog, they consider the importance of edge…
Addressing OT cyber security in manufacturing.
Introducing IIoT to your manufacturing means better connectivity and improved productivity. It also increases the number of gateways into your OT systems. More gateways mean more points vulnerable to OT