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Another Fieldbus User Disputes Article Focus

Industrial Networking columnist/contributing editor and process control specialist at ISP Lima John Rezabek makes known his displeasure at the content of The Fieldbus Jungle article, written by system integrator Hunter Vegas:  read more »

From 'Machine Builder Forum: Heard On Discrete'

Let the Machines Do the Talking


Berg Insight found recently that a growing percentage of mobile network connections worldwide are being used for wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) communications. Analysts paint a picture of a technology-savvy wireless user with a smartphone, tablet, e-reader, connected PND, an embedded telematics system in the car, and a cellular security alarm at home; and maybe throw in a smart electricity meter with GPRS connectivity, and a cellular speed control warning system for good measure.  read more »

From 'Machine Builder Forum: Heard On Discrete'

10 Years from now...


As we near the end of the calendar year this is a good time to pull out the crystal ball and solicit your input on what YOU think automation systems in 2020 will be like?  read more »

From 'Machine Builder Forum: Heard On Discrete'