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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. -
MQTT: The Path to Smart Manufacturing Sustainability
MQTT-based strategies consider the manufacturing environment and continually seek opportunities for improvement. -
Comau: Supporting Sustainability on Multiple Fronts
From robots to design-to-manufacture production lines, Comau brings its sustainable automation to companies across the globe. -
Leveraging the Power of Modern Simulation
Digital twin technology is critical to navigating the new, more complex energy generation landscape. -
When Automation Means Empowerment
How technology, data and calibration can help eliminate global poverty. -
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. -
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. -
Using First-Principles Models in the Digital Age
First principles models are ready for prime time in process control. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
The AND Equation: ExxonMobil Champions Energy Transformation
Alternate sources of energy are playing an increasing role in the global energy mix, but oil and gas will continue to be significant. Reducing emissions is key. -
TSN Accelerates Plant Floor Transformative Change
Time-sensitive networking improves IT-OT convergence, which is necessary for successful digital transformation. -
Energy Management Starts with Energy Monitoring
By reducing energy consumption, organizations can save thousands on electricity, maintain machine health and reduce their carbon footprint. -
Smart Plant Modernization of Core Process Control
Follow these recommendations to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and stop overconsumption. -
Why MES Implementation Is a Game-changer for Manufacturers, Not Just Another IT Project
Implementing an MES is more far-reaching than a conventional IT project. An MES and the insights it delivers offer a great opportunity to gain a competitive edge. Here's why.




















