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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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MES and ERP Data Integration

ATS

Understanding MES and ERP systems: key differences and functions MES and ERP systems are complementary. They play interconnected but independent roles in manufacturing operations and both are required to ensure smooth operations. What is an ERP? The result is more consistent inventory management that reduces total costs.

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Digitalisation of the industry – moving to a digital customer journey

i4.0 today

Being a first mover towards the digital age enables us to actively lead the way in reshaping how our customers navigate the engineering supply chain. You can drill further down thanks to detailed technical data on the most important properties and functions of each component. Transforming interactions Industry 4.0

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IMTS / Hannover Messe Chicago Recap

Gary Mintchell

. • 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. For more information. For more information. For more information.

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Building a traceability 4.0 foundation for automation

Control Engineering

The ability to gather and record data on the whereabouts and timing of works-in-process undergoing a specific manufacturing operation or finished products making their way through the supply chain is essential for ensuring quality, identifying bottlenecks and minimizing product waste during recalls. Industry 4.0

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Taking a different approach to DCS upgrades

Control Engineering

Today, pharmaceutical production plants must embrace more flexible production and faster process implementation to reduce time to market for new product developments. They also need improved supply chain management to ensure better product quality and more stable/reliable product supply, and they need to reach target yields faster.

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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.