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Jonas Berge

Jonas Berge is an ISA Fellow and the senior director of Applied Technology at Emerson Automation Solutions based in Singapore. He is a trusted advisor for plants and EPCs to adopt new technologies moving the industry forward with digital transformation. He has more than 30 years of experience and is a subject matter expert (SME) in digital transformation (DX)/Industrie 4.0 including data management, analytics, wireless sensors, and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) with particular emphasis on sustainability and decarbonization.

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  • Thumbnail for Antaira introduces LNX-1604G-SFP series of Ethernet switch

    Antaira introduces LNX-1604G-SFP series of Ethernet switch

    The LNX-1604G-SFP series is industrial-grade equipment that is Ethernet ready to fulfill various markets’ edge-level networking applications in harsh and outdoor environments, such as, manufacturing automation, security surveillance, power/utility, water wastewater treatment plants, oil/gas/mining, and transportation.
    07 April, 2017
  • Removing Roadblocks in the Path to Data Analytics Success

    By Michael Risse, Vice President, Seeq Corporation These five types of people often hinder big data analytic projects, but recognizing their characteristics can make them allies instead of enemies.
    06 April, 2017 | 7 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Statseeker releases Digital Transformation whitepaper

    Statseeker releases Digital Transformation whitepaper

    Statseeker's downloadable whitepaper provides insight into the digital transformation that IoT technology is bringing to manufacturers. The paper will cover IT/OT convergence, big data collection, and more.
    06 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Deutsche Messe announces Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives (IAMD) show

    Deutsche Messe announces Integrated Automation, Motion & Drives (IAMD) show

    The IAMD show comprises production, process and energy automation systems; robotics; industrial IT; hardware and services; production technologies and services; transmission and fluid power components and systems; pneumatic and hydraulic systems; plain and rolling bearings; geared motors; linear technology; and sealing technology.
    06 April, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Jabil AOC Technologies and Elenion Technologies collaborate on packaging solutions for silicon photonics

    Elenion Technologies’ silicon photonic optical engines enable communications for Data Center Interconnect (DCI) and Telecom markets. The collaboration extends capabilities to enhance onboard optical transceivers for intra-data center applications.
    06 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for IDEC announces acquisition of APEM

    IDEC announces acquisition of APEM

    APEM’s historical presence and reputation will help accelerate IDEC’s growth in Europe. IDEC’s leadership position in Japan and across Asia will open new markets for APEM products, and help to support existing APEM business across Asia.
    06 April, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Endress + Hauser submits all-time high 273 patents in 2016

    Endress + Hauser submits all-time high 273 patents in 2016

    The globally-active company submitted a record 273 patents in 2016. Around three-fourths involve level, flow and analysis measurement technology, followed by digital communication and instrument diagnosis.
    06 April, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Focus on Ability: Overcoming The Manufacturing Workforce Shortage

    Focus on Ability: Overcoming The Manufacturing Workforce Shortage

    By Peter McDermott, MDI According to research from Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, 2 million manufacturing jobs are likely to go unfilled over the next decade. Tapping into the myriad abilities of people with disabilities can be part of the solution.
    06 April, 2017 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Kepware helps Teel Plastics bring IoT to their operations

    Kepware helps Teel Plastics bring IoT to their operations

    Teel Plastics was inspired to find a solution that would allow operators to control all pieces electronically and reduce human error. They ultimately found that Kepware’s IoT Gateway for KEPServerEX provided the way to control all the essential components.
    06 April, 2017 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for TM Robotics announces launch of TVM 6-axis line of robots

    TM Robotics announces launch of TVM 6-axis line of robots

    The TVM model is a vertically articulated robot series aimed at a multitude of industries, such as automotive components, plastics, medical, packaging, and pharmaceutical, due to its productivity in transfer and assembly and lightweight, reliable design.
    06 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Emerson releases Roxar Tempest 8.0 reservoir management software

    Emerson releases Roxar Tempest 8.0 reservoir management software

    The latest version features additional history-matching capabilities; enhanced field productivity thanks to greater simulation performance; and an integrated workflow from geosciences to production.
    06 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Intersil announces ISL85014, ISL85012, ISL85009, ISL85005A and ISL85005 buck regulators

    Intersil announces ISL85014, ISL85012, ISL85009, ISL85005A and ISL85005 buck regulators

    They deliver 14A, 12A, 9A and 5A of continuous output current, respectively, to industrial computers and programmable logic controllers as well as telecom, test and measurement, server and storage networking equipment.
    06 April, 2017
  • Thumbnail for Verizon launches 4G LTE Category M1 (Cat M1) network for wireless IoT solutions

    Verizon launches 4G LTE Category M1 (Cat M1) network for wireless IoT solutions

    Verizon’s Cat M1 network is built on a virtualized cloud environment which enables IoT solution deployment and nationwide scaling aimed at increasing IoT adoption for developers and businesses with new and more economical IoT data plans.
    05 April, 2017 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Seegrid announces members of strategic advisory board

    Seegrid announces members of strategic advisory board

    The goal of the strategic advisory board is to explore and secure new growth opportunities for Seegrid’s vision guided industrial solutions.
    05 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for Aventics announces acquisition of Vector Horizon Technology

    Aventics announces acquisition of Vector Horizon Technology

    Aventics makes a move to expand its business beyond pneumatics in order to offer the market both pneumatic and electronic systems and components in response to customer demands.
    05 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Thumbnail for ABB announces acquisition of B&R Automation

    ABB announces acquisition of B&R Automation

    The combination is intended to result in a comprehensive offering for customers of industrial automation, by pairing B&R's products, software and solutions for modern machine and factory automation with ABB’s offering in robotics, process automation, digitalization and electrification.
    05 April, 2017 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Rockwell Automation's PlantPAx DCS enhances furnace control for Minnesota glass company

    Rockwell Automation's PlantPAx DCS enhances furnace control for Minnesota glass company

    With so many variables, including furnace pressure, air-to-fuel ratio and controller stability, Anchor Glass knew it needed a new control system to better manage furnace operations. To help design the new system, Anchor Glass turned to Stone Technologies, a Rockwell Automation Solution Partner and member of the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork program.
    05 April, 2017 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Phoenix Contact's Valueline panel PCs earn 2017 German Design Award

    Phoenix Contact's Valueline panel PCs earn 2017 German Design Award

    The devices feature a multi-touch screen and are suitable for installation in the front of the control cabinet. The user can choose between different performance classes and display sizes ranging from 7.0 to 21.5 inches.
    05 April, 2017 | 1 minute
  • Yokogawa Helps Refinery Enhance Wireless Networks for Monitoring Flue Gas Temperatures

    Stacks, chimneys and other gas handling equipment can take all sorts of forms depending on the application, but a common element is the need for effective temperature measurement of the gas at various points in chimneys.
    05 April, 2017 | 2 minutes
  • Industrial Pervasive Sensing Reduces Costs and Prevents Downtime

    Industrial pervasive sensing devices lower energy requirements and reduce maintenance costs.
    By: Contributing Authors
    05 April, 2017 | 3 minutes
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