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Control Talk Column

Unlocking the real value of AI, ML in process automation

Greg McMillan
How can the process industries move past the hype, and realize the potential of these two technologies for industrial plants?

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Calibration

Calibration instills confidence

Control’s monthly resources guide to understanding calibration
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Control

Embrace boring

Jim Montague
Election judging parallels process control and automation
Source: Arthur G. Russell
In system integrator Arthur G. Russell’s R&D and mock-up area in Bristol, Conn., senior R&D engineer Jerry Buchas adjusts a robot-actuated loader that brings a client’s product to the proper location in a case, so its end-of-arm tooling (EOT) with an attached actuator can push the product into place. AGR helps customers develop, test, and derisk their designs and requirements for new end-products and production systems. Its clients want to derisk because shorter product lifecycles and increasing demand for variety are compressing development and commissioning schedules.
Asset Management

Rewards of derisking

Jim Montague
System integrator Arthur G. Russell proves new product concepts, designs and development by testing, standardizing, modularizing and partnering
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Cybersecurity

All sides of cybersecurity

Seven system integrators show how they provide clients in multiple process industries with suitable and successful cybersecurity protections
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Cybersecurity

OT tools catch up to secure multiple plants

Jim Montague
System integrator Gray Solutions standardizes cybersecurity for beverage manufacturer
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Cybersecurity

Building on each step for successful security

Jim Montague
System integrator GrayMatter secures water/wastewater and LNG applications
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Industrial Networks

A space odyssey

Len Vermillion
Exploring the convergence of industrial process control and space technology
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Liz Bahl Prosak, commercial portfolio manager, Rockwell
Rockwell Automation: Automation Fair

Logix SIS integrates basic control and process safety

Jim Montague
Modern, integrated safety solution is TÜV-certified as SIL 2 and SIL 3 compliant
Photo by Keith Larson
Doug Johnson-Poensgen, cofounder and CEO, Circulor
Rockwell Automation: Automation Fair

Digitalized threads stitch batteries into value-chain tapestry

Jim Montague
Circulor and Rockwell Automation panelists show how digital passports and twins strengthen processes and supply chains
Photo by Keith Larson
Amanda Thompson, Rockwell Automation product manager for FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI
Rockwell Automation: Automation Fair

Boost quality with a no-code, AI-powered vision system

David Greenfield
The latest release of FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI is a fully realized system for quality control and assurance
Photo by Keith Larson
Matt Rendall, CEO and co-founder, Otto Motors
Rockwell Automation: Automation Fair

AMRs poised for accelerating adoption

David Greenfield
Rapidly advancing capabilities—and proven intralogistics value proposition—point to rapid uptake among manufacturers
Photo by Keith Larson
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Rockwell Automation: Automation Fair

AI, connectivity, servitization to shape tomorrow’s machines

Mike Bacidore
Smarter, more connected machines also offer opportunities for OEMs to improve profits for themselves and their customers

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Hawk Measurement
HAWK Measurement Systems proudly announces the launch of the FPM Flotation PulpMaster, a cutting-edge continuous level measurement system designed to meet the exacting demands...

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AI & ML

Train for digital transformation

Dustin Johnson
As manufacturers worldwide pursue digital transformation, leaders must upskill their workforces

Valves

Controlling two variables with one valve

Béla Lipták
How to properly manage override and selective control

ThinManager-ready tablet series Pad-Ex from Pepperl+Fuchs
Mobile Access

Mobilizing thin-client management

Pepperl+Fuchs and Rockwell Automation debut ThinManager-ready tablets

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Data Analytics

Focusing on the right data analytics

With tools like DataMosaix, engineers can centralize their data management, providing better visibility and driving improvements across key operational metrics

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Cybersecurity

What’s new with cybersecurity standards?

Jim Montague
ISA/IEC 62443, NIST CSF and EU NIS2 change with the times