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The war between plant operations and IT is over. Here’s a look at the major trends in information technology that are having a direct and growing impact on plant operations.
Safety is a topic that is on everyone's mind. No one wants to be interviewed on television after an explosion at their plant or after a severe injury occurs.
At automaker Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, Mich., Alan Baumgartner discusses digital manufacturing in the context of two bridges.
“What do we mean by automation software?” asks Nathan Massey, sales
engineer for B&R Industrial Automation Corp., Roswell, Ga. A trick
question? More of a thought starter.
Last year, the Colombia-based engineering firm, Omnicon Ltd. wanted to
help a dairy customer integrate its automation production system with
its enterprise business system.
By developing closer links between 3D simulation tools and factory floor automation, major PLM and controls vendors are aiming to move digital manufacturing technology one step closer to the mainstream.
In October of 2005, U.S. Gypsum Corp. began a plant optimization rollout across 50 manufacturing sites that produce gypsum wall board.
Monitoring equipment, components and processes from afar is developing into a substantial benefit for manufacturers…and suppliers.
(Sidebar to "Technology Upgrades Boost Plant Performance" from the August 2007 issue of Automation World)
(Sidebar to "Providing Automation Services Globally" from the July 2007 issue of Automation World)
(Sidebar to "PLM A Lifetime Of Collaboration" from the May 2007 issue of Automation World)
Hundreds to thousands of people work together to develop and deliver quality products in ever-shorter lead times.
Industrial fieldbus networks are being used to deliver critical diagnostic information to help plants run more efficiently while improving asset management Plants are connecting business applications to the shop floor, but not without some turf battles. Plant managers are using collaboration tools to bring teams together to optimize production and speed time-to-market. Upgrading control platforms to gain all the advantages of the latest technology can be done in several ways, but careful planning, and involving everyone affected, can assure success.
ABB’s System 800xA and OPC DA turn real-time data into actionable information for energy company Petrobras. Since its introduction, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) has provided design engineers with all kinds of benefits, but the promise has always been to extend those benefits to the greater enterprise.
By employing OPC in its process control systems, ABB provides customers, such as Pemex, with efficient connectivity to third-party solutions and a single source of information. More batch manufacturers are taking steps to integrate plant floor and enterprise systems, producing bottom line benefits. Sponsored material submitted directly to this Web site by the supplier.
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