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The idea of using a PLC-based system rather than a DCS has become a philosophical and technical debate in the industry. DCSs have been the primary solution for process automation but now many PLC vendors are arguing that a single integrated architecture based on PLCs and/or PACs is the best approach to total plant automation.

Big data analytics is valuable, but cannot be used for all industrial needs. Edge analytics can help where big data falls short.

Learn about the methods of state-based control as it applies to models defined by ISA-106.

Automation.com, November 2011 By Bill Lydon, Editor I was recently introduced to a new HMI software offering, Tatsoft FactoryStudio. My first reaction was - Why does the industry need another HMI software product? I interviewed Tatsoft CEO and founder, Marcos Taccolini to learn more.

By Bill Lydon, Editor According to a recent survey, automation users want and deserve more from an automation controller. Albert Rooyakkers, CTO of Bedrock Automation, explains why they went back to the drawing board to design and develop this new, innovative automation controller.

Let's examine a practical readiness framework for operations leaders can use to assess the data infrastructure before committing to agentic AI investment and defines the boundaries within which autonomous action can be responsibly deployed.

By: Christophe Romatier, Honeywell Process Solutions A centralized remote collaboration center makes the best use of resources by creating a hub where experts from a variety of disciplines can access information, troubleshoot and optimize production facilities—all from a single location.

Orders decreased across all divisions and regions compared to the second quarter of 2008 on a combination of lower volumes and price decreases resulting from both lower raw material costs and reduced demand.

A successful digital enterprise means employing solid cyber principles.

Systematic failures in industrial systems are best addressed through the implementation of a protective management system, which overlays a quality management system with a project development process

By Bill Lydon, Editor The recent ODVA annual conference and meeting provided a number of technology updates to the Common Industrial protocol (CIP) networks, specifically EtherNet/IP and DeviceNet. Topics included a new initiative for the DeviceNet of Things, as well as updates to the Machinery, Process and Energy initiatives. Wireless network and IO-Link integration and IPv6 migration concepts were also discussed.

Integration and connectivity are key considerations in successfully employing Industry 4.0 solutions. This feature comes from the ebook AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 3: IIoT & Industry 4.0.

Industrial wireless deployment saves significant costs compared to an equivalent wired installation, resulting in savings of 20 to 30 percent in simple configurations.

By Arun Ananthampalayam, Honeywell Process Solutions Whether you are a tool builder or an application developer – if your software needs to access automation data, you may want to implement OPC UA connectivity to ensure your system can access data via the world’s most popular, standards-based, open connectivity solution. The question is: How to best do this?

Learn from an interview with Christopher Anhalt of Softing about markets, adoption drivers, competing standards, the horizontal and vertical integration of IT and OT, companion specification use cases, green-field and brown-field… and many other things relevant to use cases that have made OPC UA so successful.

At the 28th annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum in Orlando, Control Software Standards proved to be an important piece of the discussion, particularly IEC 61131 and IEC 61499.

Automation.com, October 2011 By Rick Zabel, Publisher Annual salary survey indicates higher job satisfaction with little or no pay increase. While many feel greater pressure to increase productivity and reduce costs, more than 80% of respondents indicated they are satisfied with their job. Read the story and analyze the stats to see how you compare.

ISA President Robert E. Lindeman highlights 2012 achievements in his end-of-year address

Effective cybersecurity for remote industrial operations combines several complementary technologies and practices.