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The Road to High Performance Graphics
The Road to High Performance Graphics -
Continuous Improvement in an Automation Career Requires Continuous Solicitation of Feedback
An individual should never stop learning and improving. You cannot improve unless you know what you are doing wrong. -
Why You Should Establish a High Level of Trust with Your Automation Co-Workers
Do not lie, and do not tell people “what they want to hear” just to avoid conflict. -
The Top Four Criteria for Manufacturing Software Comparison
A successful industrial project implementation starts with the selection of the right manufacturing operations management (MOM) software applications. -
Consider Intangible Costs When Calculating an Industrial Project
When calculating the cost of a project, a decision, or some other activity, do not fail to consider the intangible costs. -
Why You Should Avoid Scripted Control System Demonstrations
Do not let the integrator take the system through a scripted test sequence to prove its functionality. -
Why Is Instrumentation Critical for the Automation Professional?
A detailed understanding of instrumentation is critical for any automation professional. -
Why Are Automation Projects So Challenging?
Why are Automation Projects so Challenging? -
The Benefit of Outlines and Flow Charts for Industrial Project Development
Always take the time to map out a cohesive structure before starting any creative endeavor. -
What are the Benefits of Using Remote Automation Systems Support?
What are the Benefits of Using Remote Automation Systems Support? -
What Is Your Plan for DCS Migration?
Recently I watched the movie Apollo 13 again, this time including my four children who had never seen the cinematic classic. I’ve personally seen it too many times to count; it’s one of my favorites—p -
Consider the Big Picture When Justifying an Automation Project
To achieve a successful industrial automation project implementation, it’s important for everyone to be involved with the process. -
How to Build a Successful Project Team in the Automation Industry
Pick your team members wisely, lead by example, and always convey the highest expectations of performance. Your team will deliver. -
Why You Should Test Every Communication Network Before DCS Start-up
Find a way to test any communication network prior to installation. About a week before every major DCS start-up, consider performing a “network startup.” -
Managing Industrial Supplier Relationships: Focus on Quantifiable Metrics
The key to supplier relationship management is selecting the most quantifiable metrics in your specific case. Also take into account how repeatable the results will be, even with changing personnel in -
How to Reduce Development Time and Industrial Project Risk by Testing and Proving New Code
If a piece of code is to be replicated many times, always have two different people independently test it whenever possible. -
Achieving real world benefits with statistical process control
Achieving real world benefits with statistical process control -
Why You Should Insist on Documented Code for Every New Process Industry Project
Add comments through the software during programming. People will be very glad that you did. -
What Kind of MES Do You Need?
What kind of MES do you need? -
If You Have to Tell Everyone How Smart You Are, You Probably Aren’t
If a person is extremely intelligent, it will be obvious to everyone after a casual conversation.
