How a Control Panel Maker Cut Build Time by 66% and Costs by Almost 30%

Credit to Author: Erik Barnes| Date: Mon, 08 May 2023 18:40:34 +0000

In my conversations with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) who build equipment for industrial applications, they often ask some form of, “How can I gain a competitive edge with rising labor costs and ongoing supply chain disruptions?” I tell them that there’s a major innovation in…

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Process automation and safety reimagined – how your enterprise can benefit

Credit to Author: Michael Martinez| Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +0000

What will smart process automation and safety technologies and the distributed control systems (DCS) of tomorrow be like? Without a crystal ball, it’s impossible to say for sure. But, between the pandemic and ensuing supply chain issues, rising input prices, and the push for greater…

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How do EV battery plants benefit from end-to-end traceability?

Credit to Author: Christel Galbrun-Noel| Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:25:51 +0000

EVBPs must focus on end-to-end supply chain traceability To meet the surge in electric vehicle (EV) battery demand, electric vehicle battery plants (EVBPs) are laser-focused on quickly building new factories that can increase EV battery production. EVBPs are the manufacturing facilities where batteries are designed,…

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How to future proof with universal automation

Credit to Author: Ali Haj Fraj| Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0000

When we talk about modernization and the 4th industrial revolution it might be a little daunting for some industrial companies because it could sound like they need to replace all their automation systems. And then there’s the concern that the new technology will be obsolete…

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How to drive higher productivity on factory floors with industrial edge solutions

Credit to Author: Vincenzo Salmeri| Date: Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:44:58 +0000

Global market changes have forced manufacturers to rapidly adjust their factory systems to be more flexible and agile. Part of the operational reassessment involves developing an ability to accommodate more product variety, shorter resourcing of raw materials, faster production, and rapid delivery. These marketplace demands…

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Machine Learning and AI Combined Can Boost Energy and Chemical Production

Credit to Author: Helenio Gilabert| Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Today’s energy-intensive processes are looking to artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including machine learning (ML), to help deliver smart automation capabilities needed to decrease machine downtime, expand asset utilization, and unlock immediate insights into real-time process optimization. Organizations with a “digital-first” mindset understand the potential ML…

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3 ways digitalization creates sustainable and efficient operations for biofuel refineries

Credit to Author: Hardik Desai| Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2023 16:21:06 +0000

Biofuels play a key role in reducing greenhouse emissions by providing an alternative to traditional fossil fuels. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), modern bioenergy is the largest renewable energy source globally, accounting for 55% of renewable energy and over 6% of the global…

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New flow measurement technology improves energy efficiency performance

Credit to Author: Javier Lopera| Date: Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000

When most people hear the word innovation, they likely think of revolutionary technological advancements that fundamentally changed societies and created new markets, like the automobile and the internet. However, meaningful advancements that bring incremental developments to companies’ production can drive sustaining impact. Solutions that amalgamate…

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