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Why a Strong Data Foundation is a Must in AI for Manufacturing

24 Nov, 2025 / Technology focus

To truly scale AI for manufacturing, the foundational step is to build a unified and ac...

Know Your Network Before You Set Up Your Automated Warehouse System

30 Oct, 2025 / Technology focus

Before any advanced automated warehouse systems can deliver on their promise, a critica...

Improve Your Warehouse’s Efficiency with Secure Connections

09 Oct, 2025 / Technology focus

Your warehouse’s intricate dance of logistics and efficiency hinges entirely on a robus...

How to Track Overall Equipment Effectiveness in a Multi-Site Operation

18 Sep, 2025 / Work Smarter

Traditional metrics like overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) offer valuable insights ...

Watch the Remote Access Tutorial Series: Connectivity for Both IT and OT

By Lauren Robeson Menting – Global Communications Specialist Filed in Videos, Remote Connectivity

A top question we hear about remote access regards security. Protecting equipment is at the forefront of everyone’s minds, especially lately. Ideally, the solution you choose should be loved by both IT and OT. We recently hosted a series of tutorials about security considerations for both groups.

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Your Comprehensive Guide to Wireless Functional Safety Applications

By Oliver Haya, Business Development Manager, Rockwell Automation®; and Brian Allport, Product Manager, ProSoft Technology Filed in Work Smarter, Amusement Automated Material Handling Automotive CIP Safety Wireless

With each new advance in technology, wireless communications achieve better performance. There are some cultural and technical barriers that must be addressed at companies adopting wireless communications within operational environments, such as achieving employee safety.

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Virtual Lockout-Tagout Feature Becomes Even More Secure

By Lauren Robeson Menting – Global Communications Specialist Filed in Product focus, Remote Connectivity

With the newest enhancement to Belden Horizon's Virtual Lockout-Tagout feature, you can now grant remote access to specific devices.

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Six New Modules to End the Summer

By Lauren Robeson Menting – Global Communications Specialist Filed in Product focus, Gateways Modernization Protocol Conversion

The new modules run the gamut from ControlNet and DeviceNet modernization gateways to solutions like the XPosition module, which provides positional data for cranes and marine crafts. (Yep, pretty cool.)

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Modernizing When CapEx Isn’t an Option

By Lauren Robeson Menting – Global Communications Specialist Filed in Work Smarter, Modernization

CapEx can be hard to come by lately. You can still update your legacy equipment to stay competitive, though – read this blog post to find out how a lower-risk phased modernization could be the best approach in these uncertain times.

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Security Considerations for Remote Access – from Home Offices

By Lauren Robeson Menting – Global Communications Specialist Filed in Work Smarter, Remote Connectivity

During the pandemic, workers can stay safe while monitoring and troubleshooting equipment from home. Find out our top security considerations for remote connectivity solutions.

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