Encore Tissue improves plant reliability with new DCS
06 August, 2025An Australian toilet paper and paper towel manufacturer needed a modern DCS solution that would deliver productivity gains.
Data-driven insights: how AI is transforming industrial processes
04 August, 2025 by Heiko Petersen and Patrick Meade Vargas - ABB Process Automation, and Ruomu Tan - ABB Corporate Research Process AutomationAlthough most of the underlying mathematics of control systems stems from the 1960s, it has only recently become feasible to apply some algorithms in real time.
AI-enabled configuration translation
12 June, 2025 by Stephen Cowhey*One of the barriers to effective modernisation of automation systems is the problem of accurate functional translation of code from legacy systems.
Yokogawa celebrates 50 years of CENTUM with next-gen release
06 June, 2025Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the world's first DCS launched on 19 June 1975, Yokogawa has announced the 10th generation of its CENTUM system.
WA rare earths refinery signs process control deal with Honeywell
28 April, 2025Honeywell control and safety systems will be adopted by Iluka Resources for the first fully integrated rare earths refinery in Australia.
A process of evolution: creating an adaptive future for the industrial workforce
15 April, 2025 by Kim Fenrich*As industrial automation systems grow more sophisticated, technology is being called upon to bridge the gap between more experienced workers and the new generation of digital natives.
Dragos and Yokogawa announce global partnership
21 January, 2025OT cybersecurity company Dragos has announced a global partnership with Yokogawa Electric Corporation on cybersecurity for CENTUM VP users.
DeltaV feature pack aims to shorten migration path
16 July, 2024Emerson has released the DeltaV Version 15 Feature Pack 2 update for its distributed control system (DCS).
Good for today, ready for tomorrow: how the DCS is adapting to meet changing needs
01 July, 2024 by ABBThe future DCS will be modular and offer a more digital experience with another level of intelligence through AI.
Software-based process orchestration improves visibility at hydrogen facility
19 June, 2024Toyota Australia implemented software-based process orchestration from Emerson at its Altona hydrogen facility to improve visibility and connectivity.
Melbourne Water achieves sustainability goals with MPC
11 June, 2024Model predictive control technology helps Melbourne Water reduce water release surplus and increase environmental compliance.
ABB launches latest version of flagship DCS
13 May, 2024ABB has launched an updated version of its flagship distributed control system, System 800xA.
Valmet launches fully web-based DCS
11 April, 2024Valmet Oyj has announced what it is calling a next-generation distributed control system called Valmet DNAe.
Emerson expands DeltaV offering
02 April, 2024The DeltaV Automation Platform adds SCADA, MES and operations management software technologies.
Converting oilfield gas flares into revenue
06 February, 2024Mexican oil company Nuvoil built a gas conditioning plant in just nine months and captured $200,000 per day in lost revenue.
