Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 1, 2024

This group started as a response to the high cost of upgrading automation systems in the field in the process industries.

Automation 130

Automation Discrete manufacturing Fit Function 130

Gary Mintchell

JUNE 22, 2023

Digital twins exist not only in discrete manufacturing. CLOUD-BASED DIGITAL TWIN Honeywell Digital Prime solution —a cloud-based digital twin for tracking, managing, and testing process control changes and system modifications. Well organized and a lot of information.

Process control 130

Process control Discrete manufacturing Supply Chain Automation 130

iBASEt

OCTOBER 9, 2024

This blog explores how embedding quality management within an MES platform can really make a difference in production processes and strengthen quality assurance. Real-time process control switches away from defect tracking to defect prevention. This structured approach not only cuts downtime but also enhances overall efficiency.

Aerospace 59

Aerospace Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Supply Chain 59

Control Engineering

JULY 15, 2023

VSDs offer several advantages over fixed speed, uncontrolled motors, in addition to significant energy efficiency gains, reduced overall system wear and optimal process control and supervision. They can reduce energy consumption by controlling the speed of the motor according to the actual load requirements.

Process control 52

Process control Function Discrete manufacturing Manufacturing 52

Control Engineering

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Technologies for today’s process power requirements. The need for ever-more precise process control and more targeted and efficient power delivery is driving significant process power innovation.

Electronics 59

Electronics Process control Manufacturing Function 59

Control Engineering

APRIL 18, 2023

Power distribution identifies larger subassemblies by name; variable frequency drives, robots, controllers, servos and auxiliary equipment can be seen as an overview. Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs) also may be a part of available documentation, especially if it’s a process control application.

Automation 52

Automation Bill of Materials Function Robotics 52

Control Engineering

MAY 24, 2023

Discrete sensor insights Machine vision and sensor technology can help manufacturers discover flaws during the inspection process and make corrections with powerful cameras. The cameras and computing power behind them also can go learn from past incidents and be able to better identify them for the future.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) 52

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) Automation Supply Chain Function 52