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Former Emerson Process Leader Publishes Book

Gary Mintchell

John Berra, former chairman of Emerson Process and the leader who assembled that group, once told me in an interview that he wished someone would write a book about the early days and development of automated process control. I’ve not read the book, yet, but I have it on order. I’m glad he did.

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The Benefits of Using an Online Booking Software Tool

Robotics Automation News

Online booking software offers many benefits to both you and your clients. Tour or activity businesses spend considerable amounts of time managing customer bookings via the phone; using an online booking system could […]

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Book interview: ‘All in on AI’ by Thomas Davenport

E&T

But in our book, we describe the extreme adopters: those who are doing many things with AI, some of which have the potential to transform their strategies, business models or key business processes.” We wrote the book in order to educate other companies about what it takes to succeed with an ‘all in on AI’ approach,” he says.

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Taking Off: The Best Time to Book Flights to NYC

Robotics Automation News

Everyone has their own advice for booking cheap flights, but the real secret lies in remaining open and adaptable. NYC is an unmissable must-see, from its iconic Statue of Liberty to Fifth Avenue’s luxury shopping. But can it be done on a tight budget? Spring NYC, home to world-renowned attractions like Central Park and […]

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Turning The Giant: Leadership Challenges in Control and Automation

Gary Mintchell

We had a couple of issues of our new trade publication, Automation World , out into the world. I wish I’d have had this new book, Turning The Giant: Disrupting Your Industry With Persistent Innovation , by former Emerson Process CEO John Berra then. And the leadership lessons are worth the price of the book. October 2003.

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Zebra Technologies to acquire vision unit from Photoneo Brightpick Group

Robotics Business Review

Its Brightpick unit offers AI robots for warehouses to automate order fulfillment , from order picking and consolidation to dispatch and stock replenishment. Bratislava, Slovakia-based Photoneo Brightpick Group said it has more than 8,000 technology installations across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. and Europe.

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Industrial Tools and Automation

Robotics Automation News

The world’s leading manufacturer of cutting-edge industrial automation services, is an authorized distributor of Industrial Tools & Automation Control Gear. Pneumatic, electric, cordless, and transducer-equipped […]