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Taking a different approach to DCS upgrades

Control Engineering

The traditional DCS has reached a point of diminishing returns as a source of unlocking major incremental value (flexibility and agility) for transitioning to digital and autonomous operations. So, there are some practical steps that plant owners and operators should take when considering future process control strategies.

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Improving sustainability with advanced analytics applications

Control Engineering

Advanced analytics software provides process manufacturing organizations with the power of a single platform to enable company-wide learning, best practice dissemination, and collaboration. Benchmarking is invaluable when identifying performance targets, which are often derived from plant models, simulators and optimizers.

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Advancements in Cutting Systems Transform the Manufacturing Landscape

Fabricating & Metal Work

Additionally, its advanced process control mechanisms prioritize plate protection and consumable efficiency, minimizing downtime and maximizing output. With four gas-connect console options, the XPR460 offers unparalleled flexibility and control over the cutting process.

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Why Use HMI/SCADA, Six Examples

Gary Mintchell

With a vision to emotionally connect an audience to a cast of prehistoric beasts, we used never‐before‐seen technology to set a new benchmark in storytelling through animatronics. CBM’s integrated, comprehensive offering provides a one-source solution to accelerate speed to market for advanced therapies.

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Comment: Why technological transformation matters in manufacturing

E&T

Mike Gillard, also from Industry Wales , says: “The SMDH allows full access to the business performance profile for power control data including energy usage, WIP, movement of product, process control etc. “Our Our aim is to build a business support framework through sharing information.

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Turnkey approach for automating first-of-a-kind red sorghum extract process

Control Engineering

System integration insights When kicking off a project with a key process control scope, the state of the art of the process technology should be as well known by the team as possible. The first phase was a low capacity, initial launch followed by proof of concept of the process.

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Case Study: Lockheed Martin’s Flight to Perfect Quality

iBASEt

Metrics establish benchmarks and goals for improvement for the following year. The company has also received Northrop Grumman’s Platinum Source Preferred Award. Every year the management team reviews metrics including supplier performance, Lean and Six- Sigma manufacturing goals, test yields, customer acceptance, and field performance.