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Jack Smith
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FeatureEducating the Next Generation of Process Control Engineers
Which subjects should be included in the curriculum of an undergraduate process control course, and which should not? -
FeatureBridging the Visibility Gap in Industrial Operations
Making data universally accessible and actionable is a good starting point toward digital transformation. -
Case StudyCase Study: AI-Driven Data Reduces Refinery Maintenance Costs
A large petrochemical producer deploys an asset performance management solution with AI-driven diagnostics. -
FeatureISA100 Wireless: Mature Technology Expands Its Application Portfolio
Although the ISA100 Wireless standard has remained largely unchanged since its final version, recent advances have focused on safety-critical applications. -
FeatureHow AI Enhances Smart Manufacturing
Manufacturing business systems and ISA-95 support the digital transformation of manufacturing. -
FeatureManufacturing Business Leaders Embrace AI
A majority report using AI weekly, making it a regular part of business operations. -
FeatureEnsuring Cybersecurity for Remote Operations
Effective cybersecurity for remote industrial operations combines several complementary technologies and practices. -
FeatureUsing AI to Capture Industrial Expertise
Specific AI algorithms can help manufacturers extend OT knowledge. -
FeatureIndustrial DevOps Is Redefining PLC Engineering Process
PLC management and development can be simple, secure and efficient, so that factories can maximize the productivity of their assets. -
FeatureTotal Automation: The Next Frontier Is Sensor to Cloud
Users need guidance to deploy sensors appropriately. A new standard may be the answer. -
FeatureUnderstanding the ISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards
This cybersecurity toolset defines requirements and processes for securing industrial automation and control systems. -
FeatureAssociation News: A Conversation with Kevin Klein, ISA Fellow 2024
Klein, currently with Chevron Technical Center, was recognized for contributions to the process industries in the areas of safety instrumented systems (SIS) design, operations, maintenance, functional safety and process safety. -
NewsArmexa Delivers New Tool for OT Cyber Resilience
Armexa launches a cyber resiliency solution designed for OT; it includes security, resilient network management, and reliable backup and recovery. -
FeatureDesigning Joint Seals for Cobots and More
Automation.com had the opportunity to talk with subject matter experts at Freudenberg Sealing Technologies about how the company developed a Z-shaped cobot joint seal as well as other robotics-related topics. -
OpinionThe Last Word: Increasing Manufacturing Capacity with OEE
By measuring OEE and the underlying losses, important insights can be gained into how to systematically improve the manufacturing process. -
FeatureISA100 Wireless Moves Forward
Wireless communication facilitates better data analytics, decreased downtime and more autonomous operations, with ISA100 often the best option for industrial applications. -
FeatureSustainability Beyond Disclosure and Regulation
How mandatory ESG reporting, and automation, can improve manufacturing operations and increase the bottom line. -
FeatureSoftware Programmable Controller Advances Machine Safety
Software-programmable safety controller with modular hardware platform uses forward-looking technologies and end-to-end data availability. -
OpinionThe Last Word: Making Ethernet Deterministic
For straight-ahead IT data processing, it is more important to deliver data reliably than to be constrained by time. -
NewsA Conversation with Deji Chen, ISA Fellow 2024
Deji Chen, chief scientist at Wuxi University in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, China, is one of four individuals recognized in 2024 by the International Society of Automation as an ISA Fellow.
