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As digital transformation increases demand for data from automation systems – driven by new digital innovations such as advanced analytics, AI and expanded connectivity – maintaining system integrity has become a challenge. ABB’s Luis Duran explores how the concept of “separation of concerns” protect the core of the automation system in a cyber-secure way, while enabling new digital value without compromising operational performance.
A new wave of more efficient, adaptable and intelligent plant operations is emerging as conventional control systems evolve into modern, open and modular automation ecosystems. Stefan Basenach, Senior Vice President ABB Automation Technology, explains how ABB’s Automation Extended allows industrial organizations to fully embrace the opportunities of digitalization while futureproofing their operations.
In September 2025, a ransomware attack on Collins Aerospace interrupted check-in and boarding systems at major European airports, heavily impacting Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin. The attackers never breached the airport’s core IT – they didn’t need to. One compromised supplier was enough to paralyze a critical service. Here, Stephan Nobis, business development manager at automation supplier COPA-DATA, discusses why Europe’s critical infrastructure must move from compliance to continuous cybersecurity – or face severe risks.
The measurement technology and automation solutions specialist increased its sales, created new jobs worldwide, invested more than at any time in its history and maintained profit stability.
Softing Industrial is now certified to document a safe product development cycle.
Secondary packaging for pharmaceutical products is subject to stringent product protection and labelling requirements. A consistently high-quality, reliable, safe and controlled packaging is therefore absolutely essential in the pharmaceutical sector.
Recycling pioneer Mura Technology is making great strides in the construction of the world’s first HydroPRS plant, scheduled to go into operation in early 2023
For a secure remote management at unmanned sites
Keeping a critical infrastructure running – The challenge of covering the last mile to service an oil rig
The current Microsoft Windows® 10 operating system is widely used in the automation industry. PCs and thin clients with Windows can be found in scores of today’s industrial applications. Windows 10, which was released in 2015, is available in several editions and has been continuously expanded with new features and security updates over the years.
Evolving pump impeller technology helps wastewater companies in the ongoing battle against blockages.
Maximizing lubricant output for increasing demand in Indonesia
Weighing up opportunities and risks for plants of remote maintenance in the digital age is a key challenge for companies in the process industry. But with some preparations you can participate from the positive effects of remote maintenance safely.
Water injection pump brought back to life to maintain productivity after seven years lying dormant
Newly developed smartphone, digital services platform, and new peripherals for use in explosion protected areas
Untraditional corrosion solution for an ageing plant
New Freelance version for process industries with focus on enhanced security
Valve manufacturers will benefit from these years’ fresh breeze, coming from the energy turnaround towards green solutions
detects, visualises, logs and evaluates
for confectionary manufacturer
for major water pumping contracts
for dissolved and gaseous oxygen
for fresh dough pizza
with distributed responsibilities
Prevention from root-kit attack targeted at industrial plants
saves time and money for sugar manufacturer
achieved at sausage company
at its headquarters in Frankfurt
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