October 2019

| 10 | Victoria Montag – sector head for Industrial Automation, GAMBICA, continues the special three-part GAMBICA serialisation with the final part of the King Power Stadium discussions on digitisation. | 15 | How long it takes to develop a machine’s hardware and program its software can be a decisive factor in its success or failure against the competition. So, naturally the faster, the better. Digital twins can play an important role in rapid development and testing of a machine’s hardware and software. Smart Machines & Factories caught up with Kurt Zehetleitner, head of development - Simulation and Digital Twin, B&R. | 18 | As one of 2019’s most disruptive technologies, 5G has captivated consumers and manufacturers alike as we gear up for faster communication and increased connectivity. But, as excitement mounts, it can be difficult to decipher what the upgrade will do for industrial applications, when it will be available and what the transition looks like for platforms using previous generations of cellular technology. Heiko Noll, product manager devices at industrial communication solutions provider INSYS icom, explores what manufacturers should do to prepare their machines and plants for the 5G roll out. | 22 | By adopting robust, scalable and flexible IoT platforms, manufacturing enterprises can build a solid business case for the digital transition and secure the vital first breakthroughs on a journey to the digital world. Dave Pickles, managing director, Capula Ltd, reports. | 24 | Last year, the Chinese government was accused of repeatedly hacking a company to try to steal and replicate the design of a turbofan engine for commercial jetliners, highlighting the value often lurking in plant environments. Lee Carter, Industrial Network and Cyber Security product manager at SolutionsPT, looks at how early threat detection is crucial to prevent prolonged access to sensitive data and to protect valuable assets. | 10 | | 22 | | Features | | Strategies | | Solutions | | CONTENTS | | 0 2 | October 2019 www.smartmachinesandfactories.com | Regulars | | 1 | Editor’s comment | 0 | 4 | News | | 26 | Primary Engineer |