Schneider Electric announced its EcoStruxure Automation Expert version 21.0, the next update in an ongoing series of enhancements for the software-centric system.

The client wanted to develop a standard connected IoT-based platform to monitor and control flavored drink dispenser systems.

The client was looking for detail engineering and site support services for a greenfield edible oil refinery (1,000 TPD capacity) located in Africa.

At the ARC Forum on Wed. Feb. 17 at 10 AM ET, ARC will host an in-depth session on smart city platforms that will include some industry-leading experts from cities, infrastructure corporations, solution providers, and suppliers that will break it all down and show the benefits already being realized. 

Please join us at the ARC Forum on Tuesday, Feb. 16 for an expert penal discussion on the evolving requirements of cybersecurity for smart cities and buildings.

The client wanted to automate pick and place of packing material with emphasis on worker safety, and LTTS (L&T Technology Services) was selected with a CoBot Material Handling Solution

Background and Business Challenges:  The client, a global OEM in tractors and heavy equipment, had developed a tractor variant for the APAC region and wanted to reduce steering wheel vibrations and improve Tractor Operator’s Safety, Comfort, and Experience

On day 3 of the ARC Forum, we'll be showcasing cybersecurity end-user case studies. In our Wednesday 12 PM session, we have industry-leading presenters that will discuss their experience in creating and managing cybersecurity teams and approaches that combine the knowledge and requirements of both IT and OT domains.

The New Rockwell Automation Safety Devices, Allen-Bradley SafeZone 3 laser scanner with CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP and the new Allen-Bradley GuardShield 450L light curtain with CIP Safety over EtherNet/IP plug-in, provide users with greater access to critical data needed to create a more comprehensive picture of machine or production line status.

Join our cybersecurity case studies sessions on Wed. Feb 10 at the ARC Forum. Our 3 PM session includes three excellent presenters who will talk about a range of topics, from protecting against supply chain hacks to developing a good IT-OT cybersecurity organization and the challenges associated with complying to government regulations on OT level cybersecurity.

C3 AI, Baker Hughes, and Microsoft announced the launch of the Open AI Energy Initiative (OAI), an open ecosystem of artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions for the energy and process industries.

Day 2 of our cybersecurity tracks at the ARC Forum features a full-length workshop headed up by industry leaders that explores new technologies to help bridge the divide between IT and OT cybersecurity organizations.  The session takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 3 PM EDT

Siemens Digital Industries Software and MaRS Discovery District have partnered to provide access to Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio of software and services to support and accelerate the development of autonomous and connected vehicles

Hitachi, Ltd. announced the launch of "Hitachi Industrial Edge Computer CE series Embedded AI model", that was developed in collaboration with Intel Corporation.  

Our ARC Forum begins next Monday, and it’s virtual this year, so you can attend from anywhere.  Cybersecurity for industry and critical infrastructure has been a major track at the ARC Forum for over a decade now, and this year is no exception.  Monday afternoon we will be hosting a workshop on IT-OT cybersecurity convergence that will take place on Monday, Feb. 8 at 3 PM EDT.