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Industrial Automation Network Security: How to Protect Connected Factory Systems
Factories are becoming more connected. PLCs, SCADA systems, sensors, industrial computers and other automation devices are now connected through industrial networks. IIoT systems are also helping factories collect production data and monitor machines in real time. This connectivity can help improve production and monitoring. But it also means that industrial systems need proper network…
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Industrial Remote Monitoring: How Factories Can Monitor Machines From Anywhere
Modern factories have many machines and production systems running at the same time. Plant managers and maintenance teams need to know whether machines are running properly, whether production is on track and whether any equipment needs attention. Earlier, this information was mostly checked by visiting the machine or production area. Today, industrial remote monitoring…
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OPC UA in Industrial Automation: How It Connects PLC SCADA and IIoT Systems
Modern factories use many different machines and automation systems. PLCs control machines. SCADA systems monitor industrial processes. Sensors collect field data. IIoT systems collect production information and help companies use this data for better monitoring and analysis. The main challenge is making these different systems communicate with each other. This is where OPC UA can…
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How OEE Monitoring Helps Manufacturers Improve Production Efficiency
Manufacturing companies are always looking for better ways to increase production and reduce losses. A factory may have good machines and skilled workers but production can still go down because of machine downtime, slow production, quality problems or poor planning. This is where OEE monitoring can help. OEE stands for Overall Equipment Effectiveness. It is…
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