Gary Mintchell

JUNE 25, 2024

This news holds relevance for those hoping for “open” process control technology. The co-owners of Process Automation Device Information Model (PA-DIM), including FieldComm Group , ISA 100 WCI, NAMUR, ODVA , OPC Foundation , PROFIBUS and PROFINET International , VDMA, and ZVEI, today announced the release of the PA-DIM Version 1.1

Automation 130

Automation Process control Function Manufacturing 130

Control Engineering

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

However, when a specific need arises, the most effective means to a successful end is engaging quickly and deeply with someone who functions daily in the required specialty field. At the heart of ECS’s ability to work successfully in tandem with batch processors is the culture they’ve established with their process functional ecosystem.

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Function Automation Manufacturing Process control 52

MEM

JULY 6, 2023

Norgren has launched its new enhanced global website, offering customers improved functionality that includes the ability to select, order and track products on a ‘self-serve’ basis. Thanks to improved website functionality, choosing and obtaining essential Norgren solutions will be smoother, quicker, and more intuitive than ever.

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Function Process control Automation Manufacturing 52

i4.0 today

MAY 4, 2023

HMS Networks now releases a new version of the Ixxat SafeT100 module allowing users to implement safe I/Os for FSoE – Functional Safety over EtherCAT. Previously available for PROFIsafe and CIP Safety, the new version supports Functional Safety over EtherCAT according to ETG 5100 V1.2.0. has been confirmed in the ETG test lab.

Function 52

Function Process control Form Automation 52

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 2, 2024

This advanced feature for cross-functional teams increases trust in AI predictions by disclosing real-time text explanations about abnormal factors influencing their live production. What if you accumulated the data (feedstock, process, finished steel) over time built a modern AI model?

Composites 147

Composites Process control Function Process manufacturing 147

MEM

JULY 4, 2023

Norgren has launched its enhanced global website, offering customers improved functionality that includes the ability to select, order and track products on a ‘self-serve’ basis. Thanks to improved website functionality, choosing and obtaining essential Norgren solutions will be smoother, quicker, and more intuitive than ever.

Function 52

Function Process control Automation Manufacturing 52

DO Supply

JANUARY 10, 2025

WSNs are designed to continue functioning even if some nodes fail. The central node then aggregates and transmits the data to the SCADA master station via standard communication links such as Ethernet/IP, Wireless Protocols, Cellular Networks, Modbus TCP/IP, or OCP (OLE for process control). This betters systems responsiveness.

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Automation Function Form Robotics 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 3, 2025

Data access, automation, statistical process control and real-time monitoring. Process validation is defined as establishing by objective evidence that a process consistently produces a result or a product that meets its predetermined requirements. Predictive analytics and machine learning. Idea generation and management.

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3D printing Pharmaceutical Beverage Process control 59

Gary Mintchell

APRIL 10, 2024

With this new version of CENTUM VP, plant uptime is improved through the addition of a redundancy function to a new IO card that supports communications via the PROFINET communications protocol for industrial networks. The post Yokogawa Updates OpreX Process Automation Family appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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DO Supply

MARCH 24, 2025

to 448 kW) and three input voltage ranges: 200 to 240V AC, 380 to 480V AC, and 500 to 600V AC, this AC drive series helps provide an exclusive solution for precise motor speed control in different industrial applications, including material handling, smart conveyors, pumps, machine spindles, and fans. to 600 Hp (0.37 to 125 Hp/0.37

Function 52

Function Control Algorithm Electronics Automation 52

Modern Machine Shop

MARCH 11, 2025

The prime advantage instead is process control. Venkata Karthik Nadimpalli (left) says the freedom for experimentation and process control on this machine has allowed for printing resolution finer than commercially available photopolymer AM systems generally realize. This is because LPBF potentially can do so much.

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3D printing Sourcing Additive manufacturing Process control 59

Gary Mintchell

MAY 17, 2023

Now, most recently, OPC UA is being applied to those industries considered to be process control or hybrid industries with factory automation. For its runtime, MTP applies OPC UA information models to create standardized, non-proprietary, application level descriptions for process automation equipment. Why should you care?

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Figure 4: The “bathtub curve” hazard function (blue, upper solid line) is a combination of a decreasing hazard of early failure (red dotted line) and an increasing hazard of wear-out failure (yellow dotted line), plus some constant hazard of random failure (green, lower solid line). Courtesy: Yokogawa. Courtesy: Yokogawa.

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 11, 2022

Terwiesch spoke with me several times back when he was CTO of ABB process automation. He has always had marvelous insight into technology trends and process applications. Terwiesch states the current state of process control spot on. I’ve watched the momentum of the Open Group building over the past few years.

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Automation Process control Artificial Intelligence Function 100

Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

ABB Ability Symphony Plus distributed control system (DCS) contains a simplified and secure OPC UA1 connection to the Edge and Cloud, without interfering with core control and automation functionalities. It also enables users to access process and alarm data from mobile devices through the ABB Mobile Operations application.

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Function Automation Manufacturing Process control 147

Gary Mintchell

AUGUST 5, 2024

Those of us in process control have dealt with the problem of too many alarms demanding response, many of which are not critical. The combined power of these features contextualizes vulnerability data from internal and external sources, enabling organizations to close the exposures that pose the greatest risks to their businesses.

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Control Engineering

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Rekha recently took on a technical project leadership role, driving ISA88: Batch Control in projects, and has been a valuable resource ensuring the best quality of product for customers. She is a well-respected process control and safety-certified engineer that leads by example and mentors other engineers to fulfill their potential.

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Cycle time Function Automation Process control 98

Gary Mintchell

JULY 10, 2024

The release empowers users to transition to a DeltaV DCS from more third-party control systems, expands support for Ethernet device networks, and reduces the complexity of state-based control implementations.

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Automation Function Process control Manufacturing 147

Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2024

These areas require maximum electrical reliability, and therefore a robust connector system that functions under difficult operating conditions, it noted. The company ‘s products are used worldwide in industrial environments for factory automation, process control, and medical technology applications.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

JUNE 23, 2024

“For instance, in industries like dairy, our solutions can be used to measure milk levels in silos, ensure proper flow rates during bottling, and maintain correct temperatures during production and processing.” They can track the entire process, from material delivery to manufacturing and shipment.”

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Automation Function Logistics Beverage 98

Control Engineering

MARCH 27, 2023

Not every controller uses all three of the mathematical functions in PID. Many processes can be handled to an acceptable level with just the proportional-integral terms. However, fine control, and especially overshoot avoidance, requires the addition of derivative control. Wait for the outer loop to stabilize.

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Gary Mintchell

APRIL 15, 2024

“The DeltaV Automation Platform will combine a flexible, fit-for-purpose portfolio of DCS, SIS, SCADA, MES and operations management software with unmatched application and cross-industry expertise to help cross-functional teams across the enterprise more easily achieve their goals.”

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Automation Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Beverage Aerospace 147

Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Furthermore, with the special modular design and functionality of the box PC at the back of the AUHMI series, it can easily be interchanged between the different panel sizes of the AUHMI series, allowing for further flexibility.

Electronics 98

Electronics Process control Function Sourcing 98

Fabricating & Metal Work

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Saving money while optimizing process control is a key aspect of success in manufacturing, especially when it comes to solvents and vapor degreasing. When it comes to process control, using a vapor degreaser to clean parts can be challenging. Recycle, Reduce, Reuse is Imperative.

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Process control Supply Chain Logistics Function 105

Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

With surface finish measurement, tighter dimensional tolerances often require additional information about the surface to ensure it functions per the design engineer’s requirements. Photo Credit: Mahr Inc. The profile information can also be transmitted wirelessly to a printer for an immediate hard copy to move along with the part.

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Function Process control Manufacturing Automation 105

Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Manufacturers can expect significant announcements and releases of AI functionality for QMS software in 2024, with deployments commencing in 2025, states ABI. The transformative effect of AI on QMS software will close the loop on quality management by driving continuous improvement in both the product and the production process.

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Quality Management System Artificial Intelligence Manufacturing Compliance 67

Manufacturer's Monthly

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Accuracy The multi-function display module provides visual feedback using red, yellow, and green lights to indicate whether the bolt has reached the specified torque limit or angle, or if the correct quantity has been achieved.

Manufacturing 93

Manufacturing Function Compliance Process control 93

Control Engineering

MARCH 10, 2023

In the past, upgrading a distributed control system (DCS) typically involved ripping out the old system and replacing it with a new one from a different vendor, or undergoing a hardware or software upgrade. So, there are some practical steps that plant owners and operators should take when considering future process control strategies.

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Pharmaceutical Smart manufacturing Artificial Intelligence Benchmarking 98

Control Engineering

JANUARY 4, 2023

Distributed control system (DCS) users are working toward eliminating the proprietary nature of automation and working toward a universal standard for process control industries. This function block-driven standard is now starting to gain traction because the timing is right to use it now.

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Automation Control Algorithm Process control Industry 4.0 98

iBASEt

AUGUST 4, 2022

As more data is available from operational equipment thanks to the IIoT (industrial internet of things), every vendor from process control companies to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), quality systems, maintenance systems, and ERP suppliers are arguing that your digital transformation will be best driven by investment in their software.

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) 98

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Manufacturing Supply Chain Function 98

Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The Open Group Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF) has developed the O-PAS Standard, a standard of The Open Group , which uses existing and emerging standards whenever possible, making it a standard of standards.

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Automation Discrete manufacturing Fit Function 130

Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The EI5’s design and functionality have been tested and certified by Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), ensuring their safety, accuracy, and preparedness for the evolving energy landscape.

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Energy Optimization Energy Solutions Function Process control 130

Gary Mintchell

JULY 10, 2023

Honeywell’s Digital Prime is the up-to-date digital twin for tracking, managing, and testing process control changes and system modifications. Customers began looking at digital transformation programs and realized that all this data Honeywell had was useful. This grew to a digital twin.

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Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

ABB finds customers wishing to separate asset management from the control system. Energy management is currently the important function of asset management. Companies don’t wish to pay for extensive engineering hours to do the programming through the control system. I foresee a growth in that area.

Function 130

Function Process control Manufacturing Automation 130

Modern Machine Shop

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Introducing flexible gaging close to the point of manufacture also enables the validation of discrete machining operations, enabling automated process control and tool offset management.

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Process control Cycle time Automation Aerospace 52

Gary Mintchell

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In what Chris McLaughlin from Vertech describes as “stupidity or altruism,” he offered to build RITI one cohesive software platform that would encompass all the existing functionality and add the missing features required to scale their service for the homeless. There are three categories of nodes: inputs, functions, and outputs.

Pharmaceutical 147

Pharmaceutical Function Automation Beverage 147

Control Engineering

AUGUST 2, 2022

Previously, the TCUs could operate near the fixed -78 °C heat exchanger setpoint, but after adding the setpoint offset functionality, the TCU was unable to reach these colder setpoints. At first, a linear function was employed, but after several weeks of testing, a quadratic function was determined to best model this relationship.

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Pharmaceutical Function Automation Fit 119