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FeatureEducating the Next Generation of Process Control Engineers
Which subjects should be included in the curriculum of an undergraduate process control course, and which should not? -
FeatureBridging the Visibility Gap in Industrial Operations
Making data universally accessible and actionable is a good starting point toward digital transformation. -
Case StudyCase Study: AI-Driven Data Reduces Refinery Maintenance Costs
A large petrochemical producer deploys an asset performance management solution with AI-driven diagnostics. -
FeatureISA100 Wireless: Mature Technology Expands Its Application Portfolio
Although the ISA100 Wireless standard has remained largely unchanged since its final version, recent advances have focused on safety-critical applications. -
FeatureHow AI Enhances Smart Manufacturing
Manufacturing business systems and ISA-95 support the digital transformation of manufacturing. -
FeatureManufacturing Business Leaders Embrace AI
A majority report using AI weekly, making it a regular part of business operations. -
FeatureEnsuring Cybersecurity for Remote Operations
Effective cybersecurity for remote industrial operations combines several complementary technologies and practices. -
FeatureUsing AI to Capture Industrial Expertise
Specific AI algorithms can help manufacturers extend OT knowledge. -
FeatureIndustrial DevOps Is Redefining PLC Engineering Process
PLC management and development can be simple, secure and efficient, so that factories can maximize the productivity of their assets. -
FeatureTotal Automation: The Next Frontier Is Sensor to Cloud
Users need guidance to deploy sensors appropriately. A new standard may be the answer. -
FeatureUnderstanding the ISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards
This cybersecurity toolset defines requirements and processes for securing industrial automation and control systems. -
FeatureAssociation News: A Conversation with Kevin Klein, ISA Fellow 2024
Klein, currently with Chevron Technical Center, was recognized for contributions to the process industries in the areas of safety instrumented systems (SIS) design, operations, maintenance, functional safety and process safety. -
NewsArmexa Delivers New Tool for OT Cyber Resilience
Armexa launches a cyber resiliency solution designed for OT; it includes security, resilient network management, and reliable backup and recovery. -
FeatureDesigning Joint Seals for Cobots and More
Automation.com had the opportunity to talk with subject matter experts at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies about how the company developed a Z-shaped cobot joint seal as well as other robotics-related topics. -
OpinionThe Last Word: Increasing Manufacturing Capacity with OEE
By measuring OEE and the underlying losses, important insights can be gained into how to systematically improve the manufacturing process. -
FeatureISA100 Wireless Moves Forward
Wireless communication facilitates better data analytics, decreased downtime and more autonomous operations, with ISA100 often the best option for industrial applications. -
FeatureSustainability Beyond Disclosure and Regulation
How mandatory ESG reporting, and automation, can improve manufacturing operations and increase the bottom line. -
FeatureSoftware Programmable Controller Advances Machine Safety
Software-programmable safety controller with modular hardware platform uses forward-looking technologies and end-to-end data availability. -
OpinionThe Last Word: Making Ethernet Deterministic
For straight-ahead IT data processing, it is more important to deliver data reliably than to be constrained by time. -
NewsA Conversation with Deji Chen, ISA Fellow 2024
Deji Chen, chief scientist at Wuxi University in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, China, is one of four individuals recognized in 2024 by the International Society of Automation as an ISA Fellow. -
NewsISA Publishes New Book on Nonlinear Model-Based Control
Nonlinear Model-Based Control: Using First-Principles Models in Process Control has just been made available by ISA. -
FeatureEnsuring Cyber Resiliency for OT Systems
Awareness is a pathway toward cyber resilience. But organizations must take the necessary steps. -
OpinionA Conversation with Jonas Berge, 2024 ISA Fellow
Jonas Berge, a newly recognized ISA Fellow, speaks from the Emerson Solutions Center in Singapore where he works to help plant operators and others understand automation solutions for digital transformation, IIoT and the energy transition. This column originally appeared in the February 2024 issue of InTech digital magazine. -
OpinionThe Last Word: Putting Generative AI into Perspective
Automation.com is increasing its reporting on the industrial uses of artificial intelligence of all types, including generative AI. This column originally appeared in the February 2024 issue of InTech digital magazine. -
OpinionIIoT Insights: Remote Monitoring Key to Chilean Gold Mine Operation
Salares Norte is a gold and silver mining project owned by Gold Fields, in the Atacama region of Northern Chile. This column originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of InTech digital magazine. -
OpinionThe Last Word: Enabling Kubernetes at the Edge
Kubernetes was a big topic at the recent Ignition Community Conference (ICC) 2023 put on by Inductive Automation in September. This column originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of InTech digital magazine. -
FeatureEmerson Delivers Software-Defined DeltaV Automation Strategy
Emerson presented its annual DeltaV Roadmap and latest technology releases with a focus on a more modular and flexible software-defined automation platform. -
FeatureEnsure Performance Transparency Through OEE
Performance tracking, OEE and digitalization are necessary for performance transparency. -
OpinionThe Last Word: The Evolving Language of Automation Engineering
Which programming languages do automation/control engineers use? The classic engineering answer is, “It depends.” The deeper response is, “It depends on the application or use case.” This feature originally appeared in the October 2023 issue of InTech digital magazine. -
FeatureCNC Machine Resource Management: Perfect World Versus Reality
Program management, tool wear, breakage monitoring and more are optimized through machine tool digitalization. -
NewsFesto Fosters Fieldbus Flexibility
Ethernet flexibility and online configuration tools punctuate Festo’s portfolio. -
FeatureDigital Twins Validate Real-World CNC Machines
Digital twins are machine and process simulations that enhance CNC part and tool program management, commissioning capabilities, operator training and more. -
FeatureEdge Computing Enables Smart CNC Machine Digitalization
Edge devices enhance smart CNC machines without impacting controller operation, ensuring machine performance and productivity. -
FeatureMachine Tool Digitalization Benefits CNC Builders and Users
Smart virtual machines offer lower programming cost, advanced machine engineering, higher finished part quality and higher machine utilization. -
FeatureAuvesy-MDT Shares Business, Technology Milestones
The company’s virtual event, Connect 2023, attracted more than 1,700 attendees worldwide, which set an attendance record. -
FeatureUnderstanding Kubernetes Cloud-Native Computing
Kubernetes is maturing into a general-purpose computing platform and basic building block of modern cloud infrastructure and applications. -
FeatureRecovery Starts with Better Change Management
Before and after a cyber-attack, robust change management techniques can ensure production uptime and resilience. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2022 Volume 4: Cybersecurity & Connectivity. -
FeatureEnsuring Cybersecurity for the Chevron/REG Acquisition
The Accenture Operation: Next ‘23 OT Cybersecurity Summit discussed M&A, sustainability and risk management. -
FeatureLearning from the Bridgestone Ransomware Attack
The Accenture Operation: Next ‘23 OT Cybersecurity Summit discussed protection, defense, resilience and the ransomware attack on Bridgestone Americas. -
FeatureEngines of Automation: APIs, the Cloud and Edge Computing
Zededa’s Transform Edge Computing conference highlighted why there's no place better place to compute than the cloud and how OT systems can benefit. -
FeatureFinding a Faster Fieldbus
Speed, flexibility and simplicity make EtherCAT a robust fieldbus contender. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity. -
NewsEndress+Hauser Group Reports Performance, Growth
Despite unrest in Eastern Europe, Endress+Hauser Group demonstrates growth and stability for 2022. -
FeatureCreating a Planned Digital Community
A plastics recycler is skipping the transformation and going directly for its multi-site plant operations. This feature originally appeared in the IIoT & Industry 4.0 edition of Automation 2023. -
FeatureUnderstanding Open Process Automation
OPAF members think OT systems should adopt IT tools and techniques; vendors and integrators are on board. This feature originally appeared in the ebook Automation 2022 Volume 6: IIoT & Industry 4.0. -
FeatureDigital Transformation: Evolution or Revolution?
The concept of connectivity is not new. But the potential for wisely using data obtained through the right connectivity is the objective to be pursued. This feature originally appeared in the December 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
FeatureProtecting Hazardous Locations from Explosion
Understand the types of hazardous areas and variety of explosion protection methods to best protect industrial operations. This feature originally appeared in InTech Focus: Control Systems 2022, the InTech Focus ebook for September 2022. -
FeaturePandemic Era Lessons Bolster Global Snack Food Maker
Network security and real-time collaboration supported by advanced technologies ensures productivity. This feature originally appeared in the ebook Automation 2022: IIoT and Industry 4.0 (Volume 3). -
FeatureHelping IT Ensure OT Cybersecurity
Accenture’s 2022 OT Cybersecurity Summit discussed cyber threats and protections for industrial operational technology (OT) environments. One panel provided insight for IT professionals who might be new to industrial automation and control systems. -
FeatureIndustrial Real-time Location Systems Improve Safety, Security and Productivity
Worker safety, asset security and more can be enhanced with an industrial wireless alternative to commercial access control and mustering systems designed for the unique needs of industrial operations. -
FeatureMeeting the Needs of Embedded Systems and IIoT Edge Device Manufacturers
ITTIA DB SQL is targeted to those building embedded systems that need real-time-fresh process and management data.