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Leveraging the OT edge to navigate process manufacturing

Control Engineering

Process manufacturing, DCS, cloud insights. The cost and complexity of accessing the critical data connected to the distributed control system (DCS) is a challenge for process manufacturers. Gone are the days when almost every plant kept its operational technology (OT) separate from the internet.

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Building a traceability 4.0 foundation for automation

Control Engineering

insights Easier traceability results from advances in technologies such as machine vision combining with the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to make manufacturing more flexible. Manufacturers want to know where a product is located within the wider production or distribution context. Traceability 4.0 Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0

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Is Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing working for you?

Control Engineering

smart manufacturing and digital transformation. Control Engineering asked these questions and others about smart manufacturing and digital transformation to Jeff Winter, senior director industry strategy, manufacturing, Hitachi Solutions, and an industry expert on Industry 4.0 initiatives. Review differences in Industry 4.0,

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IMTS / Hannover Messe Chicago Recap

Gary Mintchell

ABB has developed over 30 new robot, software digital and educational products and educational tools in the last year, designed to help industrial manufacturers of all sizes increase their operational performance and gain better access to a well-trained workforce. • For more information. For more information. Automation. For more information.

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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. Today, pharmaceutical production plants must embrace more flexible production and faster process implementation to reduce time to market for new product developments.

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A new future for process control systems

Control Engineering

Distributed control systems (DCSs) are at the heart of process manufacturing operations and have evolved to focus on digitalization. This flexibility and openness to change will allow them to add new functions easily. Using pre-made and pre-tested automation software modules will allow companies to use DCSs more effectively.

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Eliminate blind spots with asset monitoring across the plant

Control Engineering

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) can make automation a lot easier for manufacturers, but organizations don’t always get the full picture. Using a plant-wide asset monitoring platform can help close some blind spots manufacturers face. . Asset Management Insights.