As part of European Cybersecurity Month 2025, it is important to keep in mind that this year’s ENISA campaign theme — “Click Wisely: Promoting Online Safety” — highlights the importance of awareness, responsibility, and informed decision-making in protecting our digital infrastructure. In this spirit, the ATHENA project aims to enhance cyber resilience in the water sector through innovative, human-centered training and cross-sector collaboration.

PLC being the backbone of all the big industries today, the module thus focuses on industrial use of PLC. A Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) or Programmable Controller is an industrial digital computer that has been ruggedized and adapted for the control of manufacturing processes, such as assembly lines or robotic devices, or any activity that requires high-reliability control and ease of programming and process fault diagnosis. The main difference from most other computing devices is that PLCs are intended for and therefore tolerant of more severe conditions (such as dust, moisture, heat, and cold) while offering extensive input/output (I/O) to connect the PLC to sensors and actuators.

Microprocessors are used in personal computers or other general-purpose applications consisting of various discrete chips, whereas in contrast the Microcontrollers are designed for embedded applications.

The application of solid-state electronics used to control and convert the electric power is known as Power Electronics and Drives. In modern systems, the conversion is performed with semiconductor switching devices.

steelTalks is a monthly series on topics of interest to the global steel community. The lectures are presented in a webinar format with a guest lecturer. The lecture presents an overview of the basic IT and digital landscape elements in a large modern steel company.

steelTalks is a monthly series on topics of interest to the global steel community. The lectures are presented in a webinar format with a guest lecturer. WorldAutoSteel undertook at study in partnership with University of Paderborn LWF, Fraunhofer IPK and Institut de Soudure to better understand parameters related to LME. Join this steelTalks to learn about the results of physical experimentation and simulation to address LME and acquire the knowledge to prevent and judge possible residual LME.

steelTalks is a monthly series on topics of interest to the global steel community. The lectures are presented in a webinar format with a guest lecturer. This steelTalks lecture presents an overview of the latest economic data and short-term projections relevant to the global steel industry.

steelTalks is a monthly series on topics of interest to the global steel community. The lectures are presented in a webinar format with a guest lecturer. This steelTalks lecture presents insights on the European flagship initiative “New Skills Agenda” represented by the European Steel Skills Agenda and Alliance (ESSA). You will get an overview about the approach of this industry-driven sustainable Blueprint, its progress to date, the remaining work and how it is relevant to the steel industry.

steelTalks is a monthly series on topics of interest to the global steel community. The lectures are presented in a webinar format with a guest lecturer. This lecture is focused on Ternium’s Digital Transformation Process, its evolution and impact on our business. It will showcase our most relevant projects with an emphasis on how they have changed working dynamics and the relationships with clients.

steelTalks is a monthly series on topics of interest to the global steel community. The lectures are presented in a webinar format with a guest lecturer. This steelTalks lecture presents insights on the European flagship initiative “New Skills Agenda” represented by the European Steel Skills Agenda and Alliance (ESSA). The lecture explores the relevance of Work 4.0 for the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies by reflecting upcoming technological and economic developments, the deriving demands for skills adjustments and related training measures and upskilling strategies.

steelTalks is a monthly series on topics of interest to the global steel community. The lectures are presented in a webinar format with a guest lecturer. Join this steelTalks lecture to have an introduction to the sources and types of errors and the steps you can take to overcome them.