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From choice to necessity: remote capabilities in day-to-day operations
Many years ago, somebody wisely pronounced that necessity was the mother of invention, and the past 18 months has proved this beyond doubt. [ + ]
Edge computing: unearthing new value for mining and metals applications
The mining and metals industries are embracing digital transformation, including IIoT technology and concepts, to achieve new levels of production efficiency. [ + ]
Driving value and competitive advantage with industrial AI
It is clear that to secure a leading position tomorrow, companies need to accelerate digitalisation today and position themselves for unexpected twists tomorrow. [ + ]
Decarbonisation and digitalisation: our industry can take the lead
Our industry has proven in the past that it can work together to drive common outcomes but also compete where needed. [ + ]
Increasing the safety and reliability of ageing facilities with single loop logic solvers
Meeting safety requirements can often be achieved with the simple architecture of single loop logic solvers. [ + ]
6 steps to develop a cybersecurity program for OT
A successful cyber attack on critical infrastructure that disrupts the provisions of essential goods and services can put public safety at risk and threaten economic security. [ + ]
Combating unplanned downtime
For most of us, the word downtime conjures images of relaxation, but for plant managers downtime is a word that triggers concerns about lost production and revenue. [ + ]
Protecting sensors increases weld cell productivity
Improving sensor survivability in weld cells is one of the easiest and fastest ways to reduce unplanned downtime and lower cost. [ + ]
Measuring consistency from laboratory to process
Ensuring measurement consistency when a process is scaled up from the laboratory to production can be made easier with digital sensor technology. [ + ]
The differences between AGVs and AMRs
Robotic vehicles in the form of AGVs and AMRs are rapidly becoming a new normal in day-to-day operational activities in warehouses, factories and other facilities. [ + ]
Knowledge is power
Treat maintenance as an asset, not an expense, by designing a data-driven strategy that improves asset and worker performance. [ + ]
Critical seals and gaskets: asking the right questions
Pumps and valves are technologies at the heart of many process and automation innovations that depend closely on the efficiency of optimum seals and gaskets. [ + ]
National operations in a COVID-19 environment
Lockdowns and restricted travel have their drawbacks, but there are positives as well. [ + ]
The craft of digital brewing
For craft brewers, modern digital technologies allow them to not only be more flexible in production, but also to start small and scale up as business grows. [ + ]
Machine safety: 10 common misconceptions
Many machine safety-related misconceptions continue to be widespread in manufacturing. [ + ]