IT in Manufacturing


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Remote monitoring and diagnostic centres
August 2010
With the process engineering skills shortage, a number of big multisite corporates are looking at technology to assist where retaining skills has failed

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OSIsoft's optimised paper production: Part 1 - An infrastructure for providing mill information becomes a model for improving pulp and paper manufacturing in today's economy
August 2010
The first part of this article focuses on how mill managers can use OSI’s PI System software to optimise operations and improve business performance

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Protecting the control network
August 2010, Industrial Automation & Control (IAC)
The Eagle Tofino line of security switches from Hirschmann. A new range of zone level security switches that protect control systems against network problems and cyber threats has been introduced by ...

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Westermo's new operating system
August 2010, Throughput Technologies
Westermo recently announced some additions to its range of Ethernet switches. Its top-selling switch, Lynx, has two additional copper ports in the same size housing as the previous model. The improved ...

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Serial-to-Ethernet technology
August 2010, RJ Connect
Moxa continues to extend reliable, convenient, and efficient serial-to-Ethernet technology for today’s growing networking challenges with new serial-to-Ethernet technology that reduces power consumption, ...

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Rugged Atom industrial computer
August 2010, RJ Connect
Moxa has released the V2101 Series rugged Atom embedded computer. With a palm size design, the V2101 series features dual displays, lower power consumption and -40 to 85°C operating temperature range. ...

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iPhone jailbreaking: legal, but dangerous
August 2010
After the announcement that iPhone jailbreaking has become legal in US, a malware-spreading campaign targeting the 'iPhone unlocking' fans goes to confirm that cybercriminals never lack imagination. Owners ...

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Facebook Hacker – a dangerous tool
August 2010
A do-it-yourself kit that will enable ill-intentioned people to steal usernames and passwords to all sorts of accounts. Phishing is known to be the weapon of choice for all cybercriminals that are after ...

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Lonmin shows the way
July 2010
Plant information into the office

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Shift planning for optimal efficiency
July 2010
ApplyIT enhances operations planning with OpSUITE electronic shift roster. ApplyIT has eased site operations planning for plant managers, foremen, superintendents and team leaders with the integration ...

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New software - new strategy
July 2010
Do not change systems at warp speed. Installation of a new software system requires the implementation of changes to the current system to improve productivity or efficiency. The change includes not ...

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OptiVision improves manufacturing execution
July 2010
Honeywell uses business logic software to optimise production for plastic films maker. Honeywell has been selected to help Applied Extrusion Technologies (AET) improve production while reducing overall ...

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Managing plant documentation intelligently
July 2010, SAM Systems Automation & Management
Increasing plant and workforce efficiency, using data management and version control software. Industrial plants are becoming more automated putting staff under increased pressure to manage the automation ...

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IAC expands Hirschmann MACH100 offering
July 2010, Industrial Automation & Control (IAC)
These new Gigabit Ethernet switches, characterised by fanless cooling, can be used for connecting workgroups to the backbone in production environments using twisted-pair cables as well as optical fibres. ...

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Manufacturing, integration, execution and intelligence: Part 3 - EMI, BI & DPM: What you need to know but are afraid to ask
July 2010
In Part 2 of this series of articles, we saw the difference between MES and EMI and why the control of MES and the global information delivery of EMI are both required for actionable intelligence. Now ...

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BitDefender v2011
22 June 2010
This is an opportunity for testers to get an exclusive preview of BitDefender's upcoming release, and to play an active role in helping BitDefender build better products

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What is 'IT in manufacturing' about? Part 6: Frequently asked questions
June 2010
This final chapter will hopefully answer some of the questions organisations may be asking themselves

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Rockwell's optimised process reporting
June 2010, Rockwell Automation
Streamlining brewery operation with FactoryTalk VantagePoint

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Commodity manufacturing processes
June 2010
Has IT been sidelined by its own success?

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BitDefender testing of encryption software on Intel Core i5 processors
June 2010
Testing program demonstrates how BitDefender software can take advantage of the most advanced Intel hardware and create a better computing experience for users. BitDefender engineers have completed an ...

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