ISA and MAVERICK Present Control System Migration Webinar
April 25, 2014 - MAVERICK Technologies and ISA will present “Front End Loading (FEL) for Control System Migration,” a free, non-commercial, non-product-oriented, 90-minute webinar on May 29, 2014. Three experts will discuss the challenges, problems and common mistakes involved in a process control system migration, and show how using front-end loading (FEL) practices help smooth the migration process. To register, go to https://www.isa.org/events-conferences/events-calendar/event-details/?productId=31278171
FEL is the process of conceptual development for projects in the process industries and others. It includes robust planning and design early in a project's lifecycle at a time when the ability to influence changes in design is relatively high and the cost to make those changes is relatively low. Though FEL often adds a small amount of time and cost to the early portion of a project, these are minor compared to the alternative of making changes at later stages.
Speakers include Nick Sands, manufacturing technology fellow at DuPont Protection Technologies; Matt Sigmon, director of DCSNext at MAVERICK Technologies; and Charles Skeen, program manager, chemicals, at MAVERICK Technologies.
The webinar will consist of a two-part presentation, followed by an extended question-and-answer session. Attendees will be able to enter questions on the WebEx window on their PC screens.
Part 1 of the webinar will cover common mistakes in migrating from one control system to another, including incomplete or inadequate attention to safety instrumented systems, batch control, I/O interfacing, communications, cyber security and control system requirements. Part 1 also covers the consequences of these mistakes such as escalating costs, delayed schedules, and staffing issues.
Part 2 of the webinar describes FEL procedures, how to use them in a control system migration project, and how good FEL practices improve and aid project scope, schedule, budget, and resource planning and execution.
For those not able to attend live, the recorded webinar will be available on ISA.org and Mavtechglobla.com
About MAVERICK Technologies
Founded in 1999, MAVERICK Technologies is the largest independent systems integrator in North America, and is a global leader in industrial automation, enterprise integration and strategic manufacturing solutions for clients across a wide range of manufacturing and process industries. Leveraging its unique enterprise-wide perspective, MAVERICK identifies suboptimal operations and improves performance for greater safety, efficiency and overall profitability. The company’s people, processes and technical capabilities ensure delivery of the right solution for every project, using the most appropriate technology. Organizations around the world depend on MAVERICK’s responsiveness, results-driven approach and dedication to their success. Over the years, MAVERICK has completed more than 10,000 successful projects in 45 countries across six continents.

Check out our free e-newsletters
to read more great articles.
MORE RESOURCES
-
Softomotive announces Softomotive’s RPA Academy online learning portal
The Softomotive Academy is designed to improve the employability quotient of professionals and developers. It provides them with the opportunity to...
-
Frost & Sullivan Report: Big Data technology driving proactive cybersecurity solutions
Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Envisioning the Next-Generation Cybersecurity Practices, presents an overview of cybersecurity in enterprises...
-
Cyber Florida announces of Cyber Defense for SMBs resource
With input from experts in academia, private industry, government, and the military, this guide offers guidance to help SMBs identify the most...
-
Cressall releases enclosure design infographic
The guide aims to support design engineers as well as resistor end users across all industries to understand the requirements of their power...
-
Ponemon Institute releases study on Managing Safety, Security and Privacy in the Interconnected...
The purpose of this study is to understand the concerns that organizations have for functional safety, cybersecurity and data privacy when there is...
RELATED
-
ISA announces final call for Educational Foundation Scholarship applications
University students who have potential in the field of automation should submit an application. All applications must be submitted no later than...
-
Lean Manufacturing and the Global Digital Process Automation Market
By Thomas R. Cutler
Digital Visual Management on the manufacturing plant floor is secure by creating virtual meeting rooms for real-time, 24/7,... -
OSI to help Spanish power company enhance SCADA/Generation Management System
This system with replace an aging SCADA/GMS currently servicing the Balearic and Canary Islands, two Spanish archipelagos in the Mediterranean Sea...
-
Beckhoff Automation announces Kevin Barker as President
As the new president, Barker will oversee all sales, engineering, marketing and administrative operations from the headquarters of Beckhoff...
-
Dassault Systèmes announces acquisition of elecworks automation design software product line...
The acquisition of the elecworks assets will streamline and boost Dassault Systèmes’ development of an integrated mechatronics solution on the...