Ebooks

Automation 2021: Control Systems

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In this Ebook, you'll learn about the roles of DCS and SCADA in digital transformation or dig into a case study about retrofitting a distributed control system. Also discover how technology makes it possible to operate multiple virtual machines on a single hardware platform, essentially turning a motion control system into an edge server. Automation and control technology changes fast. The subject matter experts we’ve gathered here are key resources for the challenging puzzles you need to solve today, and in the future.

Automation & Control Trends Analysis 2021: The Digitalization Dozen

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Bill Lydon's sixth annual trends report discusses new technologies from outside the realm of traditional automation solutions, as well as the rapid expansion of proven tools and techniques, that are being applied to improve the productivity, profitability and competitiveness of manufacturers.

Ebook: OPC UA Users and Experts–Conveying Knowledge and Experience, 2nd Edition

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Download this ebook to learn more about Companion Specifications, the importance of OPC UA for business software, protection against hacker/malware attacks, how to get started with OPC UA, and more.

Ebook: OPC UA Users and Experts–Conveying Knowledge and Experience

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The OPC Foundation and Automation.com come together to bring you this informative ebook series to highlight the benefits and the potential of the OPC UA technology for end users, system integrators, operators in the world of industrial IoT. This first volume covers a series of interviews with experts, market leaders and think tanks in communication, automation and industrial IT.

Automation 2021: IIoT and Industry 4.0

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In this edition of AUTOMATION 2021, you’ll learn about Industry 4.0 technologies such as Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices, edge computing, robotics, and 3D printing. In addition, you'll reader about smaller batteries, single-pair Ethernet, and open communications standards support communication and integration, enabling secure use of IIoT, HMI/SCADA, and other systems.

Calibration Essentials: Pressure

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Calibration Essentials: Pressure provides detailed resources for calibrating different types of pressure instruments, including transmitters, switches and gauges.

Automation 2021: OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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Operational technology (OT) systems are very different from the automation networks of 10 years ago, and while the many IT systems and IIoT devices bring huge benefits to critical infrastructure and industrial organizations, they also bring new cybersecurity challenges.

Automation 2021: IIoT & Industry 4.0

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Industry 4.0 is getting real, and technology is moving fast to support new applications that include the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). You’ll find the latest tools and techniques in this edition of AUTOMATION 2021. Discover how new value is being created by fusing OT field data with new digital technologies including the cloud, artificial intelligence, and digital twins.

Automation 2020: IIoT and Industry 4.0

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In this edition of AUTOMATION 2020, you’ll discover how to leverage standardized IIoT ecosystems, as well as how to design fault tolerant IIoT. You’ll learn how dynamic digital twins can be even more beneficial than static digital twins, and discover how smart instruments feed data analytics.

ISA 2021 Sponsorship Prospectus

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In 2021, ISA will host a series of webinars, virtual conferences, and publish a series of educational ebooks covering four broad automation topic categories: Cybersecurity, IIoT & Smart Manufacturing, Digital Transformation, and Process Control & Instrumentation.