Articles & News on Process Automation and Control

Unified Device Integration Roadmap Solidified Following FieldComm Group and FDT Group Business Combination
- September 12, 2025
- News
Updated FDI technology specification paves the way for single device integration for process and factory automation device management.

The Importance of Maintaining P&ID Accuracy
- by André Éthier and Michel Roy
- September 4, 2025
- Feature
Piping and instrumentation diagrams need regular reviews, thorough documentation and standardization of symbols through ANSI/ISA-5.1. Here’s why.

Process Control Charts Ensure Manufacturing Excellence
- by Nikhil Makhija
- September 4, 2025
- Feature
Control charts enable users to monitor process stability to help them achieve quality, reduce costs and increase production efficiency.

The Future of Process Automation in Bioprocessing
- by Moira Lynch
- September 4, 2025
- Feature
Open standards, intelligent analytics and industry collaboration enable integrated, data-driven and sustainable operations to meet evolving life science demands.

Digital Optical Dissolved Oxygen Probes Enhance Operational Capabilities
- by Kevin Stultz
- September 4, 2025
- Feature
Sensor advancements help optimize process efficiency, safety and quality with reliable measurement, while reducing maintenance requirements and operational costs.

ABB and B&R Bring Joint Automation Technologies for Brewery and Beverage to Drinktec 2025
- September 4, 2025
- News
ABB Ability BeerMaker and B&R technologies will demonstrate integrated, unified brewery plant automation.

In Memoriam: Hans D. Baumann, Ph.D, P.E.
- by Renee Bassett
- September 4, 2025
- Opinion
Dr. Hans D. Baumann, PE, a world-renowned process control and control valve expert, passed away at his home in West Palm Beach in the early hours of March 25, 2025.

Valmet Delivers Its First Automation Systems to Papertech Industries in Bangladesh
- August 27, 2025
- News
Valmet has received its first order from Papertech Industries Co., Ltd. for a comprehensive automation package.

Advantech Presents Nexustec’s TRiMiTi Demo Station Showcasing Advanced Features at the Advantech Innovation Hub
- August 27, 2025
- News
Nexustec GmbH and Advantech are driving manufacturing innovation with Nexustec’s TRiMiTi-Software running on Advantech hardware.

Wesco Features New entroCIM Platform at Annual Pulp & Paper Industry Committee Technical Conference
- August 7, 2025
- News
The platform augments comprehensive suite of services and solutions expressly designed to support all phases of paper production.
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