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Using First-principles Models in the Digital Age
Have you ever wondered why we discard process knowledge and revert to Laplace transforms and linear models for control when first-principles models can work? So did I. -
Why Standardized Work Instructions Are Integral for Continuous Improvement
Integrating Standardized Work Instructions (SWIs) onto the shopfloor leads to improved manufacturing consistency, quality, efficiency, safety, compliance and training effectiveness. -
AI at Scale: A Blueprint for Sustainable Energy Transformation in Manufacturing
Escalating energy demand and mounting environmental concerns are accelerating the need for sustainable energy practices in manufacturing. -
Most Cybersecurity Teams Are Unprepared for AI Cyberattacks
Cybersecurity teams aren’t the only ones using artificial intelligence to their advantage—cybercriminals are using this technology to launch never-before-seen cyberattacks, catching organizations off guard. -
Comau: Supporting Sustainability on Multiple Fronts
From robots to design-to-manufacture production lines, Comau brings its sustainable automation to companies across the globe. -
MQTT: The Path to Smart Manufacturing Sustainability
MQTT-based strategies consider the manufacturing environment and continually seek opportunities for improvement. -
Controlling Nonindustrial Processes to Mitigate Climate Change Effects
Bela Liptak’s new book “Controlling the Future” describes how automation advances can help tackle the effects of climate change. -
Extend the Reach of Robots with Guide Wheel Based Robot Transfer Units (RTUS)
Robot Transfer Units (RTU’s) greatly expand the working envelope of cobots and robots by allowing them to travel down the length of a linear track system. -
How Much Does Rework/Repair Really Cost?
What is the cost of production fallout? How does that cost affect the bottom line? Let’s look at a simplified scenario to find out. -
When Automation Means Empowerment
How technology, data and calibration can help eliminate global poverty. -
Leveraging the Power of Modern Simulation
Digital twin technology is critical to navigating the new, more complex energy generation landscape. -
Using First-Principles Models in the Digital Age
First principles models are ready for prime time in process control. -
Protecting Vital OT Infrastructure: Key Strategies for OT Penetration Testing
Cyberwarfare adversaries, such as APT groups, target OT systems for maximum impact, exploiting their vulnerabilities. -
How to Implement Cybersecurity Automation in Education
The education system is one of those industries with abnormally high risk, making it all the more crucial to implement advanced security measures like automation. -
The Design Twin Has Arrived and Must Stay
The Design Twin aims to assist in the design and evolution of a physical system to demonstrate its capabilities and performance. -
Top 10 Mistakes in pH System Design and How to Avoid Them
This article covers the top 10 major mistakes Greg McMillan has seen in pH design and installation in a neutralizer tank in a waste treatment system. -
Automation Is Not the Job Killer You Think It Is
Is there such a thing as too much automation? Might the adoption of a fully automated tech stack render IT roles obsolete? -
Build a Resilient Supply Chain by Navigating Product Complexity Challenges
Getting a handle on product complexity challenges for manufacturers begins with getting in control of product data across the enterprise. -
Sustainability Beyond Disclosure and Regulation
How mandatory ESG reporting, and automation, can improve manufacturing operations and increase the bottom line. -
Energy Management Starts with Energy Monitoring
By reducing energy consumption, organizations can save thousands on electricity, maintain machine health and reduce their carbon footprint.




















