Managing Cybersecurity Risks in Digital Environments August 22, 2023 5 essential steps to achieve a secure operation
9 Benefits of Design Software for Manufacturing Facilities June 15, 2023 Get the inside scoop on how manufacturers can benefit from interior design software.
Proactive OT Security—Protecting Before The Attack January 27, 2021 Cybersecurity is growing more critical every year. Much of the focus has been on protecting information technology (IT) assets, and operational technology security can be been overlooked. In this episode, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Michael Rothschild, Senior Director of Marketing for Tenable about what has changed to cause operational technology security to gain a high profile; how OT environments are different from, and similar to IT; what types of attacks are impacting OT environments; what can happen if an OT attack is successful; common methods for detecting OT based attacks; and how proactive security is a powerful strategy for OT security.
Targeting the Skills Gap in Forming and Fabricating July 24, 2020 As in other industries, U.S. forming and fabricating companies are experiencing a critical shortage of skilled labor. In this SME Media podcast, Alan Rooks, Editor in Chief of Manufacturing Engineering magazine, talks with Robert Tessier, National Director of Advanced Fabrication Technologies for Airgas about the skills gap in the forming and fabricating industry; changes needed in the education system to fill the need for skilled labor; how automation factors into efforts to reduce the skills gap; and efforts at Airgas to develop workers for manufacturing operations, including a special program for military veterans.
Zero-Emission Forklifts January 20, 2023 Lower operational costs, curb CO2 emissions, and create a better working environment
How AI Transforms Plant Process Management January 19, 2023 The benefits of building AI into your plant operations.
The Mutating Cyber Threat September 22, 2022 Cybersecurity practices must continue to adapt as attacks and attackers evolve.
IMTS Returns After a Four-Year Hiatus September 12, 2022 The International Manufacturing Technology Show set up shop today after a four-year break stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Defending the IoT/OT Attack Surface February 8, 2023 Understand the risks and protect against IoT/OT devices being breached
A Better Way to Manage Inventory Risk and Cost February 7, 2023 Manufacturers for many years dealt with an 80/20 split of reliable sourcing versus uncertainty and variability.