Profinet

Image via Wikipedia PROFINET has been described as the “all-encompassing Industrial Ethernet” because it supports virtually all automation functions in the manufacturing industries including discrete control, process automation, motion control, peer-to-peer integration,...

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Automation and Standards Bring New Life to an Old Machine

Image via Wikipedia Curt G. Joa Inc., Sheboygan Falls, Wis., is a builder of web converting machinery for manufacturers of disposable diapers and other household and medical paper products. Recently, a diaper manufacturer approached Curt G. Joa Inc. to help upgrade...

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OPC Foundation News From Around The World

Image via Wikipedia OPC UA and The Cloud Webinar and Demo Available:  A new end-user targeted webinar and demo is available which discusses how OPC UA is the ideal foundation for a cloud computing strategy for industrial automation applications. Link...

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SITEK installs large Siemens MES in Russia

December 20, 2010 - SITEK Group announced the launch of the largest implementation project on MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) in Russian Federation carried out by Siemens and Avtodizel (Yaroslavl Motor Works), a member of GAZ Group, Russia's second-largest auto companу. Siemens' departments of Industry Automation and Drive Technologies, and...

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Install STEP7 5.4 on Windows 7

Image via Wikipedia 1. Installing STEP7 on Windows 7If you try to install STEP7 on Windows 7 without any tricks you’ll get the error The software cannon be installed on your computer with the operating system ?. The setup program requires Windows XP, 2003 Server...

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IP Ratings – What are they and what do they mean?

Electrical cabinets are one of those ubiquitous elements in industrial environments. It doesn’t matter what industry you are in – whether it’s discrete, process , utility, building and construction or even commercial retail – everything needs power. That means...

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StuxnetRemover 1.0.1.3: Free Download

StuxnetRemover is a lightweith utility that will scan and remove Stuxnet/Tmphider rootkit from your computer. StuxnetRemover is able to remove active infections and clear USB devices. Download: http://www.softpedia.com/progDownload/StuxnetRemover-Downlo...

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How Stuxnet Worm Works

Stuxnet looks for industrial control systems and then changes the code in them to allow the attackers to take control of these systems without the operators knowing. In other words, this threat is designed to allow hackers to manipulate real-world equipment, which makes it very dangerous.It’s like nothing we’ve seen before – both in what it does,...

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Exploring Stuxnet’s PLC Infection Process

We first mentioned that W32.Stuxnet targets industrial control systems (ICSs) -- such as those used in pipelines or nuclear power plants -- 2 months ago in our blog here and gave some more technical details here. While we are going to include all...

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34.000 Komputer di Indonesia Terinfeksi Stuxnet

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Indonesia tercatat menjadi negara tertinggi kedua yang di dunia yang terinfeksi Stuxnet, malware (malicious software) alias program jahat jenis worm yang tengah merajalela di dunia saat ini. Demikian hasil analisis Kaspersky Lab, pengembang...

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Mengenal Stuxnet Lebih Dekat (Becarefull VIRUS on SCADA!!!)

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Sebuah virus komputer yang dirancang untuk menyerang sistem industri muncul secara luas. Fasilitas nuklir di Iran diduga salah satu target serangan virus tersebut. Hal tersebut mengindikasikan adanya campur tangan suatu negara atau lembaga berdana besar untuk menyusup sistem keamanan nasional negara lain. Stuxnet disebut-sebut...

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Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 Getting Started

Getting started with your first SIMATIC S7-1200 Compact Controller and Step 7 Basic Software. See how easy it is to configure, program, and test your first S7-1200 in less than 8 minutes. This is part one of a four part series showcasing the time and cost saving benefits of the new S7-1200. For more information see: http://www.usa.si...

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STEP 7 V5.5 Released for Delivery

With immediate effect, STEP 7 V5.5 has been released for delivery. STEP 7 users can upgrade their existing STEP 7 software to the latest version by purchasing an upgrade (order no. 6ES7810-4CC10-0YE5). Users with a valid Software Update Service agreement...

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