This article was printed in CONTROL's June 2009 edition.
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“Rethink Sample System Automation” by ChemicalProcessing.com’s consulting analytical specialist Robert Dubois looks at automation sample systems and examines how NeSSI provides new tools to tackle the challenge while improving the performance. Read us at www.controlglobal.com/articles/2009/SampleSystemAutomation0904.html.
Find out how Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) ensured that activities performed at the factory acceptance test (FAT) became useful in meeting regulatory requirements in “MES: When Preparation Meets Opportunity” by BMS validation engineer Brian Chviruk. Go to www.controlglobal.com/0906_BMS.html
While you’re browsing the Magazine Exclusive channel don’t forget to read “The Project Staff at Celulosa Arauco.” This case study illustrates how Emerson Process Management was able to help Celulosa Arauco, a pulp manufacturing plant in Nueva Aldea, Chile, realize environmental, safety and quality goals.
To compete in the global pulping industry, pulp manufacturers need world-class mills, but rising energy, materials and transportation costs make it challenging for any manufacturer to become profitable. However, Celulosa Arauco met these challenges, and turned to digital automation as it built the world’s largest smart mill in Chile. Learn more at www.controlglobal.com/articles/2009/CelulosaArauco0904.html.
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