Malware disguised as a Trojan horse
Viruses and malware have a lot in common with the Trojan horse in Greek mythology. Learn more about the dangers and similarities.
The unbearable lightness of maintenance
Maintenance is a must. No-one would dispute that. It makes no difference whether you’re an owner of a fully automatic coffee maker or process analyzers. Nobody expects a measuring instrument to keep on working for an eternity without a single…
Overcoming hurdles – smart data as the key to Industry 4.0
In order to create smart or elegant solutions in the Industry 4.0 landscape, you have to utilize data and network it. And ideally, you shouldn’t stop on your doorstep. If you want to achieve the desired benefit, you must turn…
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Open communication
NAMUR, too, presented a more open automation architecture at its Annual General Meeting, which enables Industry 4.0 solutions for the process industry to be realized efficiently and flexibly. The association is particularly keen for the NAMUR Open Architecture (NOA) to…
Intrusion via remote access
The ability to maintain a process plant remotely is not so much expected as demanded. In the modern digital age, remote maintenance has become the norm and indeed life would
Measurement techniques: analog vs. digital
Analog or digital measurement techniques? It’s a good question! In contrast to analog technology, digital communication methods transmit a complete measured value, in other words both a numeric value and
Big data – a real treasure trove
So what is all this data good for? Are you aware that, in fact, you’re already surrounded by big data in your everyday life? Oh, of course – I did some online shopping yesterday and ended up buying something that…
Augmented reality – the way we do things
Augmented reality, or AR, enables us to experience our surroundings in new ways. AR can also fundamentally change how we design, manufacture, operate and service products. As the technology increasingly augments our leisure and business activities, it is changing our
Biotech for Chemistry, Flexible Production…
Biotech for Chemistry, Flexible Production and Chemical & Pharma Logistics are the focal topics at the world forum for the process industry Achema 2018 in Frankfurt (Germany). Module, modular, modular automation These trends in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries are supported,…