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Venkat Krishnan

Venkat Krishnan is the head of Professional Services at Parsec Automation Corp. and has over 20 years of experience in professional services and software engineering. In his role, he leads digital transformation efforts and implements connected systems, like Parsec’s Manufacturing Execution System TrakSYS, to streamline operations and boost efficiency across manufacturing industries. Krishnan’s expertise centers on helping organizations build strong investment cases for digital initiatives, ensuring clear ROI measurement.

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  • Thumbnail for Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) issues call for proposals for eight topic areas

    Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) issues call for proposals for eight topic areas

    ARM is a collaborative in robotics and workforce innovation, focused on increasing U.S. global manufacturing competitiveness by progressing robotics innovation and the availability of skilled workers. ARM’s 189 members participate in project calls.
    05 March, 2019 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Swift Sensors announces predictive maintenance tools for Manufacturing Analytics Dashboard

    Swift Sensors announces predictive maintenance tools for Manufacturing Analytics Dashboard

    The tools add trend analytics to manufacturing metrics of compliance, utilization, maximum, minimum and average measured values monitored by the wireless sensor system
    05 March, 2019
  • Thumbnail for ABB releases ABB Ability Distributed Control System (DCS) 800xA 6.1

    ABB releases ABB Ability Distributed Control System (DCS) 800xA 6.1

    ABB Ability System 800xA 6.1 introduces Ethernet I/O solutions, additional High Integrity controllers and a series of engineering tools such as a Ethernet I/O Field Kit, an Ethernet I/O Wizard for field commissioning and the possibility to engineer with signals in the Control Builder.
    By: ABB
    05 March, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Clippard introduces NIV series gradient valves

    Clippard introduces NIV series gradient valves

    These multi-channel gradient valves are useful for solvent selection, stream splitting, flushing and other automated applications.
    By: Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc.
    05 March, 2019
  • Thumbnail for AutomationDirect introduces SureStep IP65 rated high-torque stepping motors

    AutomationDirect introduces SureStep IP65 rated high-torque stepping motors

    IP65 Motors are available in single-shaft configurations and have a 1-ft. cable and locking connector. Extension cables with mating IP65 connector are available in 6, 10 and 20 ft lengths.
    By: AutomationDirect, Automation Direct
    05 March, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Zaber introduces X-LSM-SV vacuum compatible linear stages

    Zaber introduces X-LSM-SV vacuum compatible linear stages

    The X-LSM-SV is designed with vacuum compatible materials to minimize outgassing and allow for faster pump down times. Zaber devices allow daisy-chaining in a vacuum chamber, decreasing cables and clutter.
    By: Zaber Technologies
    05 March, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Is IT/OT Convergence Becoming Misguided Thinking?

    Is IT/OT Convergence Becoming Misguided Thinking?

    By Bill Lydon, Editor, Automation.com The convergence of Information Technology (IT) & Operations Technology(OT) has been a growing topic of importance in manufacturing. Many times, however the focus on IT/OT convergence can be too narrow in scope to leverage the increasingly advanced technologies to achieve a manufacturing competitive advantage
    05 March, 2019 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Fielddevice.cloud

    Fielddevice.cloud

    Cloud Based Asset Monitoring for Field Devices, Out-Of-The-Box Supported by PACTware.
    By: FDT Group
    04 March, 2019 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Find Out How Endress+Hauser Makes Your Plant Intelligent

    Find Out How Endress+Hauser Makes Your Plant Intelligent

    White paper focuses on mobilizing field device management in the era of connecting IoT with Field Xpert.
    By: FDT Group
    04 March, 2019 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Secure from the Core

    Secure from the Core

    By Lee Lane, FDT Board of Directors Chairman Security team focuses on end-to-end information integrity.
    By: FDT Group
    04 March, 2019 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for FDT Solution Advances Industrial Cyber Security

    FDT Solution Advances Industrial Cyber Security

    FDT Server-based architecture enables comprehensive data security for IIoT applications
    By: FDT Group
    04 March, 2019 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for FDT Group announces Common Component update to support FDT 2.1

    FDT Group announces Common Component update to support FDT 2.1

    The release of the FDT 2.1 specification in 2018 set the FDT Group’s Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) transformation path to connect and empower the intelligent enterprise based on industry-driven feedback across the process, hybrid and discrete manufacturing markets.
    By: FDT Group
    04 March, 2019 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Emerson announces opening of applications for 2019 ASCO Engineering Scholarship program

    Emerson announces opening of applications for 2019 ASCO Engineering Scholarship program

    Students seeking to submit a scholarship application must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or graduate program in an instrumentation, systems, electrical, mechanical, or automation engineering discipline at an accredited U.S. educational institution for the 2019/2020 academic year.
    By: Emerson
    04 March, 2019 | 1 minutes
  • Thumbnail for PI introduces A-351 MGS mechanical gantry system

    PI introduces A-351 MGS mechanical gantry system

    The gantry is driven by linear motors and each axis is equipped with preloaded linear bearings. Applications include 3D printers, assembly, pick-and-place, alignment, inspection, and other industrial automation applications.
    By: PI Vision
    04 March, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Schneider Electric Multi-Tiered Pressure Transmitters Line

    Schneider Electric Multi-Tiered Pressure Transmitters Line

    Schneider Electric is pleased to announce the launch of the multi-tiered pressure transmitters line, to allow customers to optimize their investments without compromise of quality and capitalize on investments.
    By: FDT Group
    04 March, 2019
  • Thumbnail for ABB announces ABB Ability Wellhead Manager

    ABB announces ABB Ability Wellhead Manager

    ABB Ability Wellhead Manager is cloud-based, so operators can gain insights about their production assets anywhere in the world. Remote workers can connect in real-time.
    By: ABB
    04 March, 2019
  • Thumbnail for SKF announces SKF Pulse condition-monitoring tool for rotating equipment

    SKF announces SKF Pulse condition-monitoring tool for rotating equipment

    SKF Pulse has a visual interface that guides users through the data collection process. Users enter asset information that automatically configures alarm thresholds based on ISO standards.
    04 March, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Tripwire introduces Penetration Testing Assessment and Industrial Cybersecurity Assessment services

    Tripwire introduces Penetration Testing Assessment and Industrial Cybersecurity Assessment services

    The Penetration Testing Assessment discovers vulnerabilities to assess the security of an organization’s IT environment. The Industrial Cybersecurity Assessment provides evaluation of vulnerabilities in industrial control system (ICS) environments, taking into account the operational technology (OT) requirements of utility, manufacturing, oil and gas, and critical infrastructure operators.
    04 March, 2019
  • Thumbnail for ATO introduces series of 500W to 6000W DC-AC Power Inverter

    ATO introduces series of 500W to 6000W DC-AC Power Inverter

    The power inverters are available for input DC voltages 12V/24V/48V, and output AC voltages 110 V /120 V /220 V /230 V /240V for selection.
    By: ATO Automation Inc
    04 March, 2019
  • Thumbnail for Pentek introduces Jade Model 71810 Digital I/O XMC module

    Pentek introduces Jade Model 71810 Digital I/O XMC module

    When mounted on a compatible single board computer or other XMC carrier, the Model 71810 provides a customizable I/O signal status and control interface.
    04 March, 2019
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