TECH FLASH Zen Guide to Manufacturing Intelligence provides enlightenment on quality metrics A new eBook shows how to use data beyond the shop floor. Shane O'Halloran October 29, 2013 The guide covers five steps in the journey to data-driven wisdom.Read More
TECH FLASH Fieldbus Foundation and HART Communication Foundation discuss merger A combined organization could more comprehensively address field communications and intelligent device management. Shane O'Halloran October 29, 2013 A combined organization could more comprehensively address field communications and intelligent device management.Read More
TECH FLASH 10 steps to making analytics pay in manufacturing Plant floor analytics have to be linked with customer-focused processes to be the most beneficial. Shane O'Halloran October 29, 2013 By choosing metrics to measure performance from a customer’s perspective, manufacturers can make analytics pay off.Read More
TECH FLASH MOM software’s 11 most popular applications For now, more operations are choosing to implement the software on an application-by-application basis. Shane O'Halloran October 15, 2013 Incidences of full-suite implementation are rarer.Read More
TECH FLASH When supply chains are disrupted, the cloud can keep you connected Unexpected supply chain disruption can cause big problems if all stakeholders aren’t on the same page. Shane O'Halloran September 25, 2013 Cloud technology can help companies keep track of inventory, productivity or the availability of alternative suppliers even when disaster strikes.Read More
TECH FLASH FDT approved as national automation standard of China The approval will allow multinational companies to deploy automation platforms on a global scale. Shane O'Halloran September 25, 2013 Adoption of the standard should improve device integration and asset management capabilities.Read More
TECH FLASH ISA urges inclusion of ANSI/ISA99 in national cybersecurity framework Automation Federation has worked closely with the government in an advisory capacity. Shane O'Halloran September 25, 2013 The National Institute of Standards and Technology has spearheaded the campaign.Read More
TECH FLASH Five keys for low-temperature valve and fluid automation device selection When temperatures drop, will your valves and fluid automation devices hold up? Shane O'Halloran September 11, 2013 From selection and delivery to operations and maintenance, low temperatures can cause problems for fluid automation devices and valves.Read More
Continuous Improvement Continuous Improvement: Culture transformation Through methodical, and at times surgical, application of a continuous improvement framework, Snyder’s-Lance’s Columbus team made a full organizational transformation in only one year. Greg Flickinger September 11, 2013 Performance was not the focus, but became the outcome.Read More
TECH FLASH New ISA99 standard addresses risks of IT cybersecurity solutions As industrial automation and controls systems become more complex, so do vulnerabilities. Shane O'Halloran August 28, 2013 A new security standard describes best practices for implementing cybersecurity solutions.Read More