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Bedrock Automation News & Articles

Energy Optimization for Parallel Variable Speed Pump Systems

  • by R. Russell Rhinehart and Luis J. Yebra
  • September 4, 2025
  • Feature

Using variable speed drives on pumps reduces parasitic energy loss, enables proper maintenance and lowers capital costs.

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.

The Replace, Repair or Retrain Decision

  • by Brandon Glenn
  • September 4, 2025
  • Feature

Knowing when to repair an aging machine, purchase a new one or ensure team members are using them efficiently are important and cost-effective decisions that ensure productivity and quality.

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.

Reducing Complexity in Data Center Cooling Temperature Measurements

  • by Endress + Hauser Communications
  • September 4, 2025
  • Feature

Endress+Hauser’s iTHERM SurfaceLine TM611 non-invasive temperature measurement performs comparably to traditional industrial thermometers with an elegant mechanical innovation.

Lifecycle and Obsolescence Management: Extending Control System Lifespans

  • by Lee Boggs
  • September 4, 2025
  • Feature

A modular architecture lets you upgrade compute modules while keeping I/O wiring and control logic intact, reducing disruption and extending system life.

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.

Safety: Understanding SIL, Cpt and PFDavg

  • by Mathew Merten
  • September 4, 2025
  • Feature

Some facts about proof test coverage and how it affects safety integrity level calculations.

In Memoriam: Ronald L. Krutz, Ph.D., PE

  • by Renee Bassett
  • September 4, 2025
  • Opinion

Ronald L. Krutz, Ph.D., PE, CISSP, ISSEP, age 86, of Gibsonia, Pa., formerly of North Huntington, Pa., died on January 16, 2025.