Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

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. Visibility of control and optimization data in real-time. The DCS is evolving, empowering worker skillsets.

Process manufacturing 98

Process manufacturing Manufacturing Function Supply Chain 98

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Process control insights. 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. Adapting for the future.

Process control 52

Process control Function Automation Process manufacturing 52

Gary Mintchell

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

. • ABB helps businesses of all sizes embrace the flexibility afforded by robotics to efficiently adapt production to satisfy their customer’s most pressing needs, especially as reshoring becomes a prominent means to address ongoing supply chain backlogs. End-to-end keyboard and machine control panel portfolio from 15 to 24 inches.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 130

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Robotics Robotics Supply Chain 130

Control Engineering

MARCH 10, 2023

In the past, upgrading a distributed control system (DCS) typically involved ripping out the old system and replacing it with a new one from a different vendor, or undergoing a hardware or software upgrade. So, there are some practical steps that plant owners and operators should take when considering future process control strategies.

Pharmaceutical 98

Pharmaceutical Smart manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Benchmarking 98

Control Engineering

JULY 12, 2023

The primary objective of smart manufacturing is to increase productivity, efficiency and flexibility while reducing waste, energy consumption and operational costs. not only includes smart manufacturing but also extends to other functions, such as logistics and supply chain, transportation, energy and even healthcare and retail.

Industry 4.0 98

Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 Smart manufacturing Manufacturing 98

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 3, 2023

But what is the best approach for coordinating and optimizing gains from all functional areas? Human machine interfaces (HMIs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and other manufacturing and enterprise software can help.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) 52

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Sourcing Bill of Materials Value chain 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The key to bringing vaccine production online quickly was the industry agreeing to a common set of modular automation principles that enhanced interoperability and allowed key automation functions in each module to connect with ease. Similar benefits can be realized in oil & gas operations.

Automation 52

Automation Process control Pharmaceutical Function 52