We hear a lot these days about the value of IIoT technologies and how they will change the way OT teams operate. However, in many cases, the added complexity of IIoT solutions can be difficult for teams to navigate. Effectively implementing IIoT technology into an...
As systems become increasingly interconnected, we talk more and more about the importance of data and, more specifically, the need to get data to the right people, in the right format, at the right time, wherever they may be. This initiative has become even more...
While we’ve seen a recent explosion in focus on artificial intelligence in the last few years, AI has been around and in development for a long time. Machine learning engines have been helping operators and technicians better perform their tasks for many years now. So...
We talk so much about the value of data today that it becomes easy to forget that too much data—or data that is not useful— can be just as much of a problem as not having any at all. This idea is at the heart of Drew Mackley’s recent contribution to an article in Food...
We’ve talked for years—maybe even decades—about closing the loop in process manufacturing control and business practices. Automating processes by using data to drive end-to-end seamless functionality improves safety while increasing efficiency and profitability....
Because power plants provide critical infrastructure, they are often subject to more scrutiny than other facilities. First and foremost, power plants are less able to tolerate unanticipated outages and service delays because they can mean failure to deliver the...
Today’s pipelines operate quite stably and efficiently. Current standards and operating procedures have been built over decades and serve the industry well. This trend may not last, however, as the current transition toward renewables continues to gather steam. As...
The power industry is in a state of rapid change, and generation and distribution operations are changing alongside. The cost of renewables assets has reduced dramatically, making it common for modern power generators to harness a wide array of technologies to meet...
So, how’s digital transformation going? All digitally transformed? All jokes aside, many organizations are finding that the results of their digital transformation efforts have created improvements across their organizations but have not delivered the true paradigm...
There are lots of reasons why aging, legacy automation systems can be barriers to effective digital transformation. The most obvious reason is that legacy systems are typically complex to connect to new analytics systems, as those systems are rarely designed for...
The push for more sustainable operations around the globe has touched nearly every industry, and the life sciences are no exception. Manufacturing teams now need to carefully manage waste, energy use, water use, and emissions on top of all their existing...
Any plant that operates complex, expensive, or even dangerous equipment is familiar with machinery protection systems. Ensuring that equipment will be shut down in the case of an emergency is a primary goal for these organizations, both to keep personnel and the...
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