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Rockwell Automation Gold Partner E Tech Group to present three educational sessions and demonstrate oligonucleotide automation in booth #232 at Automation Fair in Boston, MA November 6-9, 2023. West Chester, OH – E Tech Group, a leader in providing high-quality automation, control, and engineering services for industrial clients and Gold Certified Rockwell Automation Partner, today announced the company will be leading three separate presentations at the 2023 Rockwell Automation Fair and exhibiting in booth #232. Automation Fair will take place November 6-9, 2023, in Boston, MA at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center. E Tech Group will host three different educational sessions at the show: Pharmaceutical Automation Case Study: Tuesday, 7 Nov, 11:00am On Tuesday, November 7 at 11:00 am ET, Vivek Puthezath, E Tech Vice President of Northeast Operations, will be presenting “Oligonucleotide Production Automation Improves Yield and Consistency for a Pharmaceutical Manufacturer”, a case study on manufacturing oligonucleotide pharmaceutical drugs, converting a highly manual process into a fully automated system. Rockwell PlantPAx & Life Science Automation, Tuesday, 7 Nov, 1:00pm On Tuesday, November 7, at 1:00 pm ET, “PlantPAx 5.0 Makes Oligos Go! Accelerating the Pace of Life Science Research” will be presented by Umar Karim PMP, P.E., TUV FSE, E Tech Senior Automation Engineer I, where he will instruct attendees on how PlantPAx 5.0 was used for a new oligonucleotide production facility. Industry 4.0 Edge & Cloud Computing, Tuesday, 7 Nov, 1:00pm & Thursday, 9 Nov, 11:00am The third presentation will be given twice by Jeff Allen, E Tech Application Engineering Manager, and Steve Scheffler, E Tech Engineering Manager, both Tuesday, November 7 at 1:00pm ET and Thursday, November 9 at 11:00am ET. Jeff and Steve will share insights on gaining value in Industry 4.0 through edge and cloud computing during “Leveraging the Power of Industry 4.0.” E Tech Group: Advancing Pharmaceutical Automation with Industry … Continued

Manufacturers are implementing more technology to provide efficiency, consistency and profitability. However, as the number of devices on the network continually increases, so do the implications of threat of a cyberattack. Industrial control systems (ICS) and operations technology (OT) are inherently vulnerable to cyberthreats like hackers or ransomware that can target crucial industrial processes. The effects go far beyond data breaches and have the power to upend entire industries, jeopardize security and even put lives in danger. It follows, then, that identifying and understanding security risks within your operational environment is key to minimizing the vulnerability of your control systems and plant network. This article details best practices for managing cybersecurity risks both on the floor and in the cloud. Identifying Risks from Every Angle When identifying risks and factors to consider for OT/ICS environments, the following are often noted as being most critical: Operational downtime and productivity loss: Any successful cyberattack on OT/ICS technologies could cause system downtime and significantly reduce productivity. Delivery of goods and services to customers may be delayed because of stalled production lines. As a result, financial impacts can be significant, with losses in market reputation and investor confidence in addition to revenue losses. Compromised safety systems: Extremely serious accidents can result from a breach that jeopardizes OT/ICS safety systems. For instance, a cyberattack on the control systems of a power plant could cause power outages that would impact not only businesses but also homes, hospitals and other vital services that depend on electricity. Physical harm and safety risks: Accidents and fatalities can result from a successful attack on transportation infrastructure, such as rail networks or traffic control systems. Patient safety in the healthcare industry could be put at risk by malfunctions of medical equipment controlled by OT/ICS systems. Environmental impact: Pipeline or chemical plant control system breaches can … Continued

Acquisition adds to E Tech Group’s growing expertise and reach into the Data Center and Food & beverage industries E Tech Group announced today the acquisition of Automation Group, a California-headquartered system integrator specialized in automation, robotics and cybersecurity. Terms were not disclosed. Automation Group will operate under the name “Automation Group, an E Tech Group Company.” Founder Brad Stegmann will step down from his CEO role but will consult with the business during the transition. Automation Group President Randy Ruano will remain with the company, and no significant employment changes are anticipated in any of Automation Group’s locations. Automation Group’s 12 locations are spread throughout northern and southern California, as well as Denver, Dallas-Fort Worth, Indianapolis and Williamsburg, Virginia. Together, the combined company is one of the largest independent automation engineering and system integration firms in North America, with approximately 30 locations and 600 team members. This is E Tech’s second acquisition in 2023, capping off another year of strategic growth that began with the acquisition of E-Volve Systems in February. “With the addition of Automation Group, E Tech Group expands its market-leading positions in automation of Life Sciences, Data Centers, Consumer Packaged Goods, and Food and Beverage industries,” said E Tech Group CEO Matt Wise. “The addition also brings significant cybersecurity expertise, accelerating our rapid growth in this segment and enabling us to better serve our clients with IT/OT vulnerability assessments and remediation.” Said Stegmann and Ruano in a joint statement: “We have tremendous respect for the E Tech Group platform and are confident this will be a seamless transition that will quickly pay dividends for clients of both companies. We’re also excited about the career opportunities members of the Automation Group team will enjoy as part of a larger, fast-growing organization like E Tech Group.” About E … Continued