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    Madison, WI 53703

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    About Control System Integrators Association (CSIA)

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    22 N. Carroll St., Ste. 300
    Madison, WI 53703
    USA
    http://www.controlsys.org
    800-661-4914

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    Siemens White Paper

    CSIA is a global, not-for-profit, professional association for control system integration companies. Control System Integrators utilize industrial automation equipment and software in the implementation of their projects in a wide variety of industries. Our primary mission is to advance control system integration for the success of our members and their clients. We provide our member companies around the world with methods and opportunities to help them operate their companies as well as possible.

    Products & Press Releases

    Nicholas Imfeld, principal engineer, Avanceon
    OEE

    The Benefits of Bringing in a Partner for Assessment and Project Planning

    Nicholas Imfeld
    Jan. 13, 2020
    When it comes to operational improvements, tight time constraints can be a problem. A partner who can help get some long-forgotten initiatives off the ground may be the key to...
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    IIoT

    Start Small with Analytics to Build Momentum

    Daniel Riley
    Jan. 6, 2020
    Figuring out which analytics platform works for you may, at first, seem daunting, developing a strategy and small-scale analytics pilots could what helps you finally make that...
    International Solution Designer, Autoware
    Plant Maintenance

    How Can a System Integrator Support Environmental Sustainability?

    Elisa Costa
    Dec. 23, 2019
    Sustainability is on the mind of many companies, but are they using one of their most valuable assets? A system integrator can possibly be the missing link to making your organization...
    Nicholas Imfeld, principal engineer, Avanceon
    Plant Maintenance

    How Developing a Batching System’s Phases Is all About Balance

    Nicholas Imfeld
    Dec. 9, 2019
    There are a lot of parts to be aware of when developing a flexible batching system. However, if you want to ensure operational efficiency, developing well-balanced phases is the...
    Rafael Amaral, Chief Technology Officer, Nukon
    IIoT

    How Business Process Modeling can Prepare you for Digital Transformation

    Rafael Amaral
    Dec. 2, 2019
    Planning to move your organization into a more digital environment can often be complex, but it’s happening whether you like it or not. Business process modeling can help you ...
    John Beach, project manager, RedViking
    Home

    Implementing Modern Technology to Reduce Downtime Troubleshooting

    Nov. 25, 2019
    Introducing the newest technology to your facility may come with a steep learning curve, but the benefits are especially large when it comes to a reduction in downtime troubleshooting...
    Matt Ruth, VP of Marketing and Sales, Avanceon
    Factory

    How An Umbrella System Integrator Helps Consolidate Tasks

    Matt Ruth
    Nov. 18, 2019
    In any automation project, there are multiple tasks that need to be handled all at the same time. An Umbrella System Integrator can help an organization consolidate these issues...
    Timothy S. Matheny, P.E., President, ECS Solutions
    Home

    Manufacturing Digitalization That Works

    Timothy S. Matheny
    Nov. 11, 2019
    Though digitalization is a process that is often seen as great, the benefits are not the same for everyone. Asking how digitalization is going to benefit your organization may...
    Jeff Miller, director of project management, Interstates
    Home

    Agile in a System Integrator World

    Jeff Miller
    Nov. 4, 2019
    From project development to general productivity, having an agile system in a systems integrator world is extremely beneficial. Jeff Miller lays out how your company can benefit...
    Keerthi Duraikkannan, site manager
    Home

    Decentralizing Tribal Knowledge in Your Team

    Keerthi Duraikkannan
    Oct. 28, 2019
    While it's great to have experts on your team, tribal knowledge can cause major problems to your workflow as teams get reorganized. These tips will help you manage and avoid tribal...

    Articles & News

    Rafael Zapata
    Control

    How to Tune Self-Regulating Loops

    Rafael Zapata, ECS Solutions
    Nov. 6, 2023
    Determining the variables needed for controller logic applications.
    Alan Raveling Web
    Cybersecurity

    The Right Level of Security for Your Plant

    Alan Raveling
    Oct. 30, 2023
    How the ISA/IEC 62443 Target Security Levels can be used to guide your efforts around small or large security concerns.
    Keith Mandachit
    Analytics

    AI and ChatGPT: A Cool Idea and a Cautionary Tale

    Keith Mandachit
    Oct. 23, 2023
    New artificial intelligence tools are proving they can aid industrial control applications in many ways, but they can’t replace human abilities.
    Luigi De Bernardini
    Digital Transformation

    Aiming for a Golden Day in Manufacturing

    Luigi De Bernardini
    Oct. 16, 2023
    By leveraging artificial intelligence, the manufacturing industries are at the edge of a transformative era where optimal production becomes the norm rather than the exception...
    Matt Ruth
    Digital Transformation

    Digital Transformation: What Manufacturers Should Expect from Integrators

    Matt Ruth
    Oct. 2, 2023
    Early discussions between integrators and manufacturers that focus on too many preconceived approaches or preconfigured software can limit capabilities, lead to a lack of engagement...
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    Digital Transformation

    A Single Entity View of the Entire Industrial Business

    Jordan Stoltz
    Sept. 25, 2023
    System integrators can help manufacturers benefit from the connectivity that technologies like Inductive Automation’s Vision and Perspective deliver across the entire enterprise...
    Sergey Koreshkov (1)
    Communication

    Why Unified Namespace is Key to Industry’s Digital Transformation

    Sergey Koreshkov, Nukon
    Sept. 11, 2023
    Unified Namespace provides a standardized approach to data sharing and interoperability between different systems and applications.
    Ryan Ortega
    Safety

    Ensuring Safety in Industrial Control Panels

    Ryan Ortega, George T. Hall Co.
    Sept. 4, 2023
    Why it’s important to understand UL standards and partner with a UL-certified panel builder to keep your operations and personnel safe.
    Matt Ruth
    Communication

    MES: The Plant Floor Data Translator

    Matt Ruth
    Aug. 14, 2023
    Manufacturing execution systems have long been recognized as middleware between plant floor control systems and enterprise systems. But they also serve as a middleman for data...
    Rafael Zapata
    Control

    Know Your Loop Before You Tune It

    Rafael Zapata, ECS Solutions
    Aug. 7, 2023
    PID control algorithms do not exist in a vacuum. That’s why it’s important to consider numerous operational factors before tuning a control loop.

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    Brandom Bohle Web
    Cybersecurity

    Cyber Attacks: What Should Manufacturers Do?

    Brandon Bohle
    July 31, 2023
    As you think about cybersecurity, determine how much downtime or monetary loss you can afford due to a cyber attack. Understanding what you’re willing to risk can help determine...
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    Consider the Complete Process

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    July 10, 2023
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    PlantPAx Proves Key to Processor’s Automation Upgrade

    Jeff Harpenau, ECS Solutions
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