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  • Digital Twin and Simulation: Replicating Industrial Systems to Enable Improvement

    Digital Twin and Simulation: Replicating Industrial Systems to Enable Improvement

    Digital models, digital shadows, and digital twins are helping transform and optimize industrial and business operations. This feature originally appeared in InTech magazine's August issue, a special edition from ISA's Smart Manufacturing and IIoT Division.
    By: Juan-Pablo Zeballos Raczy
    11 August, 2022 | 5 minutes
  • Cloud and Edge Computing: Making Best Use of Computing Resources Wherever They Are

    Cloud and Edge Computing: Making Best Use of Computing Resources Wherever They Are

    Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud and edge computing enable distributed network architectures by moving data and computing tasks normally processed in a centralized location to the cloud or to the edge of the network. This feature originally appeared in InTech magazine's August issue, a special edition from ISA's Smart Manufacturing and IIoT Division.
    By: Ryan Treece
    10 August, 2022 | 5 minutes
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Enhancing Human Effort with Intelligent Systems

    Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Enhancing Human Effort with Intelligent Systems

    Only when the challenges of data accessibility and expensive computing power were mitigated did the AI field experience exponential growth. There are now more than a dozen types of AI being advanced. This feature originally appeared in InTech magazine's August issue, a special edition from ISA's Smart Manufacturing and IIoT Division.
    By: Ines Mechkane, Manav Mehra, Adissa Laurent & Eric Ross
    09 August, 2022 | 6 minutes
  • Automation and the Rise of the Microfactory

    Automation and the Rise of the Microfactory

    Stephen Hayes, managing director of Beckhoff Automation UK, explains why some manufacturers are using automation to operate on a smaller footprint.
    By: Stephen Hayes
    08 August, 2022 | 3 minutes
  • Using Flowmeters to Improve Boiler Efficiency

    Using Flowmeters to Improve Boiler Efficiency

    Thermal flowmeters perform well because the optimal fuel-to-air ratio for efficient combustion in boilers is calculated on a mass basis, not volumetric. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.
    By: Scott A. Rouse
    02 August, 2022 | 4 minutes
  • Implementing Rapid Roaming Technology

    Implementing Rapid Roaming Technology

    Rapid roaming takes an active approach and seeks a new access point when communication is still healthy. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.
    By: Peter Szyszko
    01 August, 2022 | 4 minutes
  • Global Collaborations Create Hybrid Events

    Global Collaborations Create Hybrid Events

    ISA hybrid conferences—virtual events with in-person components—are being strategically held around the world with support from ISA sections and local partners in specific regions. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.
    By: Renee Bassett
    28 July, 2022 | 2 minutes
  • Optimize Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

    Optimize Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

    Recent energy price escalation, supply chain issues, and world events are putting renewed emphasis on more efficient energy use. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.
    By: Bill Lydon
    29 July, 2022 | 2 minutes
  • Three Ways Manufacturers Can Embrace Industry 4.0

    Three Ways Manufacturers Can Embrace Industry 4.0

    An increasing number of OEMs are embracing Industry 4.0 to bolster enterprise efficiency by making their manufacturing more aware, predictive and autonomous.
    By: Henry Martel
    29 July, 2022 | 6 minutes
  • FieldComm, OPC UA Collaboration Benefits Users

    FieldComm, OPC UA Collaboration Benefits Users

    A look at standards organizations and how standards development benefits users. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.
    By: Ted Masters
    27 July, 2022 | 2 minutes
  • Three Keys to Building Reliable Wireless Communications for AGVs

    Three Keys to Building Reliable Wireless Communications for AGVs

    Because AGVs and AS/RS are constantly on the move, fast and stable wireless connectivity is a fundamental requirement.
    By: Calvin Chuko
    26 July, 2022 | 4 minutes
  • The Electric Steel Dilemma & Its Impact on Motor Vendors

    The Electric Steel Dilemma & Its Impact on Motor Vendors

    As electric vehicle production continues to grow, so does the associated demand for the electric steel used in the motors to power them.
    By: Blake Griffin
    26 July, 2022 | 4 minutes
  • When it Comes to Process Safety Audits, External Auditors Maximize Safety. Here’s How.

    When it Comes to Process Safety Audits, External Auditors Maximize Safety. Here’s How.

    It’s crucial for companies in high hazard industries to build the right team to assess and verify compliance with regulatory standards because completion and follow-up on findings from audits are important elements of continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
    By: Judith Lesslie
    22 July, 2022 | 2 minutes
  • Proper Valve Stem Sealing Best Practices

    Proper Valve Stem Sealing Best Practices

    Selection of valve stem sealing is a critical component of the valve specification process. When chosen wisely, the design will perform reliably for the long term. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.
    By: Lisa Miller
    26 July, 2022 | 6 minutes
  • Micro VFDs Gain Macro Features

    Micro VFDs Gain Macro Features

    Although basic small VFDs still exist, there are several compelling reasons for OEMs, hobbyists, and other end users to use newer and extremely capable micro VFDs. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.
    By: Kevin Kakascik
    25 July, 2022 | 5 minutes
  • Top Three Advantages of Integrated Explosion Protection Functionality

    Top Three Advantages of Integrated Explosion Protection Functionality

    With recent technology advances, intrinsic safety now offers the safest, most cost effective and easiest way to deploy solutions that safeguard your process operations.
    By: Jesse Hill
    21 July, 2022 | 3 minutes
  • Future-Proofing Controls Programming for the Edge

    Future-Proofing Controls Programming for the Edge

    There remains a fundamental need for creating traditional deterministic control solutions suitable for new and retrofit automation projects. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.
    By: Darrell Halterman
    22 July, 2022 | 7 minutes
  • A Stronger Link for I/O

    A Stronger Link for I/O

    IO-Link modules and field devices are widely available, and they are the smart choice for advanced machine and factory automation data connectivity and integration.
    By: Chris Kregoski
    25 July, 2022 | 5 minutes
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  • Bridging On-Premise and Cloud Data

    Bridging On-Premise and Cloud Data

    With the right hybrid architecture, manufacturers can analyze data in its native locations and formats, avoiding the complexities of data transfer or replication. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.
    By: Megan Buntain
    21 July, 2022 | 5 minutes
  • Three Lessons Learned at Automate 2022

    Three Lessons Learned at Automate 2022

    Claudia Jarrett, US country manager at automation parts supplier, EU Automation, examines the three biggest trends from Automate 2022.
    By: Claudia Jarrett
    18 July, 2022 | 3 minutes
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