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Taking a different approach to DCS upgrades

Control Engineering

Embracing concepts and technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and smart manufacturing can help. The traditional DCS has reached a point of diminishing returns as a source of unlocking major incremental value (flexibility and agility) for transitioning to digital and autonomous operations.

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Comment: Why technological transformation matters in manufacturing

E&T

Industry Wales is taking the lead on promoting the Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) to Welsh businesses. This will give an insight against similar industry benchmarks and as data becomes available, we can advise on opportunities to improve business performance.”

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The Positive Impacts of Blockchain in the Manufacturing Industry

ATS

Sharing engineering specifications: Sharing engineering specifications through the distributed chain ensures a single source of truth for anyone who needs access to that information. Identity management: It is an unfortunate reality that the risk of counterfeit credentials is one that manufacturers must be wary of on an everyday basis.

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Why Use HMI/SCADA, Six Examples

Gary Mintchell

With a vision to emotionally connect an audience to a cast of prehistoric beasts, we used never‐before‐seen technology to set a new benchmark in storytelling through animatronics. Center for Breakthrough Medicines is a pharmaceutical contract development and manufacturing organization focused on innovative cell and gene therapies.

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FABTECH 2022: Where Innovation Meets Opportunities

Fabricating & Metal Work

With its heavy duty dual-column design and ball screw servo driven technology, the 320/523GA delivers the industry benchmark regarding both length and miter angle tolerances, and repeatability. An established sales and service network with local parts sourcing ensures customer satisfaction. Length tolerances are +/-.005” Booth B8441.