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FeatureTemplated Manufacturing Systems: Are They Worth The Extra Effort?
Why you should consider templated manufacturing systems when investing in a new factory solution. -
FeatureThe Proper Implementation and Common Mistakes of Sequential Function Charts
A brief overview of sequential function charts, describing proper implementation and common mistakes. -
FeatureIndustrial Big Data Analytics: Present and Future
Big data storage and fast processing capabilities need to become one hybrid system. -
FeatureHow Manufacturing Firms Use Remote Management Support Strategies
Remote management is now recognized as a best practice to creating strategic advantages by lowing cost and improving efficiency. -
FeatureHow FDI Technology Meets the Device Integration Needs of Your Plant or Facility
FDI technology is a device integration technology that plays a key role in addressing device management in an operating plant. -
FeatureHow to Create Working Information Capital Within Your Process Industry Enterprise
Creating a standardized, enterprise-wide benchmarking system helps manage the complexity among various manufacturing processes, while reducing competitive risk. -
FeatureWireless Process Instrumentation: An End-User's Perspective
Wireless technology for process instrumentation has the potential to bridge key gaps in a variety of industrial applications, including asset management solutions, monitoring, and noncritical alarming -
FeatureIntegrating DCS I/O to an Existing PLC
PLC I/O replaced with DCS I/O while keeping existing PLC sequence logic. -
FeatureHow Vision Technologies Enable Machines and Robots to Adapt to Evolving Manufacturing Line Circumstances
Advances in digital integrated circuits are now paving the way for the proliferation of vision into diverse mainstream automated manufacturing platforms. Cost-effective vision processors with depth-di -
FeatureMobile HMI Technology Enters a New Era
New HMI solutions offer multitouch functionality so users can scroll, zoom, expand & rotate items via familiar smartphone gestures, such as swipe and pinch. -
FeatureTop 10 Differences Between ICS and IT Cybersecurity
Understanding the different needs of ICS and IT system security leads to cooperation and collaboration between historically disconnected camps -
FeatureWhat Does a Successful Enterprise Asset Management Implementation Look Like?
Enterprise asset management is a way of thinking, a discipline, and ultimately a culture that increases equipment life and production uptime. -
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FeatureWebinar Recording: How to Design a High-Performance HMI
How graphics development results in an HMI that can enable operators to proactively identify problems and respond quickly. -
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The Art of Level Instrument Selection
Successful level instrument design starts with an uderstanding of the application & strengths & weaknesses of the available level measurement technologies. -
FeatureBecoming an Automation Professional: Network, Educate, Innovate
New automation professional describes how to achieve success in the industry. -
FeatureWebinar Recording: Six Steps of an Industrial Calibration System Implementation Process
How to avoid the pitfalls of implementing a calibration process change. -
FeatureFour Myths About Why We Have a Shortage of Engineers
The myths about why there is a lack of qualified, experienced automation professionals in the industrial automation profession. -
FeatureCreating Twenty-First Century Learning Systems
A highly skilled workforce is the lifeblood of any successful company, industry, or national economy. -
FeatureLeveraging Big Data at Manufacturing Plants in Real Time
Changing the paradigm from inspect and reject to predict and prevent is the focus of big data. -
FeatureHow Do You Pick a Flowmeter?
A real-life guide to measuring flow by selecting the right flowmeter -
FeatureWhat Considerations Should You Make Before Upgrading a Critical System?
What Considerations Should You Make Before Upgrading a Critical System? -
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How to Get out of a Calibration Rut
Many companies with an existing enterprise system typically have only established (but not updated) a maintenance management system. While the system manages calibration tasks like scheduling, and tal -
FeatureIndustrial Automation Industry Exploring and Implementing the Internet of Things
The industrial automation industry is starting to explore and implement Internet of Things concepts and technology. -
FeatureHow to Improve Motor Performance and Lower Downtime
Out of all the energy consumed by U.S. manufacturers annually, induction motors make up 50 percent of the load. -
FeatureProject Management Is More Than a Disruption: It Is Real Work
Project Management Is More Than a Disruption: It Is Real Work -
FeatureWhy You Need to Increase Security for Legacy OPC Servers
Bolster Security for Your Legacy OPC Server -
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FeatureWhat is an Optimal Control System for Batch Manufacturing?
What is an Optimal Control System for Batch Manufacturing? -
FeatureWebinar Recording: Three Common Pitfalls of Pressure Calibration
Calibration and pressure instrumentation has its own unique challenges. -
FeatureKey Questions to Ask Before Migrating to High-Performance Industrial Control Graphics
Key Questions to Ask Before Migrating to High-Performance Graphics -
FeatureEliminating Black Boxes in Safety Applications
Eliminating Black Boxes in Safety Applications -
FeatureDeveloping a Career Pathway for a Mission-Critical Workforce
Mission Critical Operations programs are designed to develop a career pathway to address demand for a workforce able to anticipate, prevent, mitigate, and respond to mission-critical breaches. -
FeatureHow Do You Make an Automation Buying Decision?
How Do You Make an Automation Buying Decision? -
FeatureA Closer Look at Process Instrument Commissioning
A Closer Look at Process Instrument Commissioning -
FeatureWebinar Recording: How to Implement an Industrial Asset Management Program
Management has to be part of the asset management team in order for the operation to get the real value from their installed assets. -
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Career Advice for Someone Beginning an Engineering Education
Engineering is a wonderful career if you have a technical mindset. Consider your engineering degree as a "hunting license." Much of your college coursework will not be relevant to the actual work you -
FeatureUrgent Need for Automation Systems Cyberprotection
There is a widespread global awareness of increasing cyberprotection because of threats to information systems and industrial infrastructure. -
FeatureWhat Are the Benefits of Hybrid Industrial Temperature Controllers?
A single hybrid temperature controller can effectively monitor and control temperature loops in a process control system. -
FeatureWebinar Recording: Why Do You Have to Calibrate Smart Instrumentation?
Calibrating smart instruments properly in a timely manner is an important aspect of ensuring that your product is manufactured correctly. -
FeatureHow NIST Cybersecurity Framework Improves Critical Infrastructure Protection
The voluntary NIST cybersecurity framework provides a flexible, performance-based and cost-effective approach for managing factory and plant floor risk. -
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FeatureHow to Upgrade and Replace Systems in a Running Production Environment
How to Upgrade and Replace Systems in a Running Production Environment -
FeatureHow Can You Achieve a Total Paperless Calibration System?
How Can You Achieve a Total Paperless Calibration System? -
FeatureNew HMI Alternatives Improve Operations and Cut Costs
New HMI Alternatives Improve Operations and Cut Costs -
FeatureHow to Use Smart Field Devices to Improve Industrial Safety System Performance
Using Smart Field Devices to Improve Safety System Performance -
FeatureYour New Robot Colleague Is Coming Out of Its Cage
Your New Robot Colleague is Coming Out of its Cage -
FeatureTemperature Calibration: Using a Dry Block to Calculate Total Uncertainty
When performing a temperature calibration, it is important to remember that the uncertainty of calibration is not the same as the accuracy of the device. -
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FeatureNext Frontier for the Operator-Automation Relationship
Next Frontier for the Operator-Automation Relationship -
FeatureField Wireless Networks: ISA100 and Other Wireless Technologies Making Inroads
Various wireless topologies can be employed to meet the demands of industrial wireless applications, including star, tree, mesh, and cluster. -
FeatureProcess Data Analysis: Filtering Out the Noise, and Acting On the Signals
Process Data Analysis: Filtering Out the Noise, and Acting On the Signals -
FeatureThermocouples vs RTDs: Choosing the Right Temperature Sensor
Thermocouples vs RTDs: Choosing the Right Temperature Sensor -
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FeatureWebinar Recording: How Can Front-End Loading Streamline the Control System Migration Process?
Your control system wasn’t designed for the plant you have today. It was created specifically for the plant that was built long ago. -
FeatureWebinar Recording: How to Implement Proactive Condition-Based Maintenance Strategies
Make your smart assets your new reliability specialist. -
FeatureAutomation Project Justification is Critical to Driving Corporate Competitiveness
Project justifications involve understanding company competitiveness and business concerns, plus alignment with corporate initiatives, not just performance. -
FeatureOPC Foundation Open Standards: Automation and Business Interoperability Improves Efficiency
OPC Foundation Open Standards: Automation and Business Interoperability Improves Efficiency -
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FeatureHow Can Employees and Employers Partner to Close the Skills Gap In Manufacturing?
Workforce development in the process industries cannot be effective without collaboration between employees and employers. Senior leadership must buy-in to the necessity of workforce development and f -
FeatureWebinar Recording: How to Calibrate Industrial Switches
For most technicians, calibrating switches becomes somewhat of an afterthought, because switches are commonly viewed as an over-simplistic device. -
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FeatureThe Top Four Criteria for Manufacturing Software Comparison
A successful industrial project implementation starts with the selection of the right manufacturing operations management (MOM) software applications. -
NewsInspire the Next Generation of Leaders by Volunteering for FIRST
Inspire the Next Generation of Leaders by Volunteering for FIRST -
FeatureMES Projects Are About the Business, Not the Technology
MES Projects Are About the Business, Not the Technology -
FeatureAre Smart Devices in a Plant Your Most Valuable Assets?
Are Smart Devices in a Plant Your Most Valuable Assets? -
NewsA Sneak Preview of ISA’s New Website and Enhanced User Experience
A Sneak Preview of ISA’s New Website and Enhanced User Experience -
FeatureWhat are the Benefits of Multiproduct Manufacturing in the Biopharmaceutical Industry?
What are the Benefits of Multiproduct Manufacturing in the Biopharmaceutical Industry? -
FeatureWhat Test Equipment Should You Use in a Hazardous Area?
What Test Equipment Should You Use in a Hazardous Area? -
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FeatureHow Can Asset Management Strategies Improve Plant Efficiency?
A comprehensive asset management system enables operations and maintenance personnel to quickly access and analyze information in response to alarms and incidents. -
FeatureHow Can Advanced Calibration Strategies Improve Control Performance?
How Can Advanced Calibration Strategies Improve Control Performance? -
FeatureWhat's the Best Way to Integrate Packaged Equipment into Plant SCADA Systems?
What's the Best Way to Integrate Packaged Equipment into Plant SCADA Systems? -
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FeatureHow Do You Balance Connectivity with Security on the Plant Floor?
The key to implementing an optimal, balanced industrial cybersecurity solution is to focus on designing plant connectivity with a high level of security from the ground up. It is important to assess y -
FeatureCan Variable-Speed Drives Increase Process Efficiency and Reduce Energy Use?
Pumping applications with a variable-flow requirement can lower energy and life-cycle costs with the application of a variable-speed motor to deliver the desired process flow rate -
FeatureHow Can You Ensure Success With Your MES Project?
How Can You Ensure Success With Your MES Project? -
FeatureHow to use Mobile Devices to Improve Operator Effectiveness
How to use Mobile Devices to Improve Operator Effectiveness -
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FeatureDo "Smart" Instruments Need to be Calibrated?
There are numerous reasons to calibrate instruments initially and periodically. -
FeatureWhat Are the Benefits of Migrating From an Older DCS to a New Automation System?
Examine the status of your existing DCS, your future requirements, and areas where a new automation system could offer improvements. If migration is required, then your next step is to pick the right -
FeatureSelecting Continuous Improvement as a New Year's Resolution
Selecting Continuous Improvement as a New Year's Resolution -
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How Can Software Support Next-Generation People-Centric Manufacturing?
How Can Software Support Next-Generation People-Centric Manufacturing? -
FeatureWhat are the Benefits of Using Remote Automation Systems Support?
What are the Benefits of Using Remote Automation Systems Support? -
FeatureHow to Leverage Product Lifecycle Management to Optimize Plant Performance
The ability to consider manufacturing options early in the product development stage is a huge benefit in improving automation. -
FeatureWhat Is a Good Security Approach to Water and Wastewater Process Control Systems?
As cyberattacks and threats to network security continue to rise, so does the need for securing industrial control systems for water and wastewater systems. -
FeatureWhat Is Your Plan for DCS Migration?
Recently I watched the movie Apollo 13 again, this time including my four children who had never seen the cinematic classic. I’ve personally seen it too many times to count; it’s one of my favorites—p -
FeatureCan Early Involvement Improve Operations and Maintenance in the Safety Life Cycle?
Can Early Involvement Improve Operations and Maintenance in the Safety Life Cycle? -
FeatureHow to Integrate MES with Business Systems
Understanding the scope and linkages between automation and business systems is crucial. -
FeatureWhat are the Benefits of Electronic Document Management for the Process Industries?
What are the Advantages of Electronic Document Management for the Automation Industry? -
FeatureConsider the Big Picture When Justifying an Automation Project
To achieve a successful industrial automation project implementation, it’s important for everyone to be involved with the process. -
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FeatureHow the Right Automation Can Turn Your Electricity Bills into a Competitive Advantage
Even businesses with complex, energy-intensive production processes can control electricity use without compromising production. An advanced demand management system enables key strategies. -
FeatureAutomation Offers a Competitive Advantage in the Dairy Industry
Automation offers a key competitive advantage in the dairy industry. It is time to upgrade or replace aging PLCs, drum timers and selector switches. Invest in technologies that will squeeze out 1 or 2 -
FeatureExpanding Batch Records to the Enterprise
Enterprise batch records expand the idea of electronic batch records to the entire manufacturing operation. -
FeaturePutting Big Data to Productive Use in Manufacturing
Process industries can leverage big data to realize value through compelling manufacturing use cases. Get familiar with big data terminology, technologies, and techniques. -
FeatureMeasuring the Value of Overall Equipment Effectiveness in Manufacturing Processes
OEE is a continuous improvement program and requires a sustained commitment to produce results -
FeatureAsset Management Systems Increase Reliability and Efficiency
Asset Management Systems Increase Reliability and Efficiency -
FeaturePredictive Maintenance Embraces Analytics
Predictive analytics pushes the pursuit of asset reliability from its reactive orientation to one that is fully forward-looking and better aligned with the goals and realities of today's manufacturing