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Use Data To Build Better BatchesAdvanced analytics applications empower SMEs to quickly and intuitively isolate batch data and determine causes of run-to-run variabilities. By Synjen Marrocco, Seeq Throughout the process industries, operational decisions are too […]
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Innovation Meets Future Conveyor NeedsMonitoring and automation advances make it possible to increase conveyor speeds without sacrificing safety or efficiency. By R. Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering Higher production demands across all bulk-handling segments require […]
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Three Strategies Optimize Condition MonitoringAutomated, continuous condition monitoring, coupled with expert analytics support, unlocks performance improvement. By Erik Lindhjem, Emerson Operating a plant without continuous condition monitoring is typically at odds with the strategies […]
ON THE FLOOR
Each month we talk with maintenance and technology professionals about their views and pressing problems on the factory floor.
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The Future of Maintenance
By Dr. Klaus M. Blache, Univ. of Tennessee Reliability and Maintainability Center (RMC)
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Make CMMS Your Digitalization Hub
Expand your CMMS beyond maintenance to realize digital-transformation success. By Eric Whitley, L2L Digital transformation is a term that refers to fundamental organizational change using digital technologies to modify a […]
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Innovation Meets Future Conveyor Needs
Monitoring and automation advances make it possible to increase conveyor speeds without sacrificing safety or efficiency. By R. Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering Higher production demands across all bulk-handling segments require […]
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2023 Expectations And Implementations
By Dr. Klaus M. Blache, Univ. of Tennessee Reliability and Maintainability Center (RMC) “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” (Yogi Berra). “I never think about the future. […]
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Successful R&M Requires Culture ChangeAt the most-recent Reliability & Maintenance Center members meeting, we collected answers to questions to get a feel for the current “state of reliability and maintenance (R&M)” as we usher […]
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Is it Time for a Digital Twin?
The concept of digital twins has been around for many decades, but it’s the connectivity of everything (supporting the data flow) that’s possible today that enables it to be more […]
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Avoid these Flowmeter Sizing “Gotchas”When specifying flowmeters, accompanying software can help avoid common errors that could affect process performance. By Chris Costlow, Yokogawa Corp. Sizing is one of the top issues that affect all […]
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Security Resides in PLC Run ModeLeaving a PLC in Program or Remote is maintenance efficient but not worth the risk. By Steve Mustard, CEO, National Automation Inc., and Marco Ayala, Global Director ICS Security, 1898 […]
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Innovation Meets Future Conveyor Needs
Monitoring and automation advances make it possible to increase conveyor speeds without sacrificing safety or efficiency. By R. Todd Swinderman, Martin Engineering Higher production demands across all bulk-handling segments require […]
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Acquire Vibration Data WirelesslyIn industrial environments, where the Internet of Things is commonly referred to as the “industrial internet of things” (IIoT), the interconnectivity of machines, devices, and sensors using cloud computing allows […]
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SPONSORED: Enhance Process Plant Commissioning, Troubleshooting, And Safety With Smart Pressure...
Diagnostics and other information supplied by pressure instruments can be used to improve operations by helping plant personnel prevent issues, or quickly determine root causes when problems arise. Off-scale readings […]
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Sampling Key To Oil Analysis
Where and how you acquire oil samples determines what an analysis says about your assets. By Mark Barnes, PhD CMRP, Des-Case Corp. For oil-critical lubricated assets, oil analysis is a […]
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Research And Test When Switching Lubricants
Changing lube and/or grease vendors requires a pause to thoroughly evaluate comparability and compatibility factors. By Mark Barnes, PhD CMRP, Des-Case Corp. With global supply chain issues continuing to affect […]
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Product Announcement: Complete Your Connected CircuitThe connected circuit improves upon traditional pneumatic circuits by enabling components to digitally collect and transmit operational data. Through the use of technology such as sensors and switches, which can […]
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Cloud-Based Water MonitorNetilion Water Network Insights (NWNI) allows transparency for water networks around the clock by monitoring flow, pressure, temperature, level, water quality, and other measurements. The software service connects all levels […]
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Data harvesting
Snap Signal reportedly captures data from nearly any industrial machine’s device and converts it to a common protocol, enabling an upgrade to Industry 4.0. The products can be used to […]
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HMI touch panelThe HG2J series 7-in. touchscreen HMI uses projected capacitive touch panel (PCAP) technology to save space and reportedly improve performance. PCAP glass requires fewer layers than traditional analog resistive plastic […]
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Featured Product: Liquiphant From Endress + Hauser
Vibronic instruments are widely used in the process industries. Available from multiple manufacturers, millions of these devices have been installed worldwide over the past few decades. While the basic technology […]
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Device-Management SoftwareThe company’s device-management software is fully registered by FieldComm Group to support the Field Device Integration (FDI) standard. FDI registration will reduce the need for plants to support two different […]
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