John BerraHomeWhat I Would Do DifferentlyThough from a distance John Berra’s career path might look like a series of great moves, there are many things he says he would do differently.November 25, 2013ControlHow to Kick the Tires on Automation SystemsAn automation engineer’s most important decision is the automation system. There is a dazzling array of technology and suppliers out there and, in all honesty, virtually all the systems do the basic job well. Here’s advice on how to choose.September 19, 2013HomeManage Change or Drive Change?If you don’t drive change, then someone else will roil the waters, send waves right over your boat, and leave you to sink.July 9, 2013HomeThe Automation World Is a Service WorldMy first job out of college in 1969 was as an instrument engineer in Monsanto’s corporate engineering department, which had more than 800 engineers.June 7, 2013HomeQuality Is a Competitive AdvantageCompanies spend a lot of time on financial and competitive analysis, but many fail to realize that the most significant threat to their business can come from within.March 26, 2013HomeProject Managers—Unsung Heroes of AutomationTop project managers have two things going for them—a robust and repeatable process, and leadership skills that that are founded on good communication, integrity, and the ability to influence.February 11, 2013ControlThe Future is Attainable with Today’s AutomationI enjoy reading predictions from futurists about what lies ahead in automation. It all sounds so wonderful. But then a sad reality takes over.November 30, 2012HomeLadders Are Meant for ClimbingThe engineering career ladder has respected positions such as Distinguished Technologist or Fellow. The ladder to a management career seems tougher to climb, but automation engineers are the best possible candidates for management.September 26, 2012HomeThe Answer Is Right Underneath UsWe need to develop the hardware and software for a natural gas infrastructure. Drilling and production sites require better measurements and analyzers, including sensors that work downhole. Wireless is ideal for these sites.August 3, 2012HomeRust Never SleepsThe curious thing about complacency is that you have to be successful first in order to become complacent later. Success breeds comfort.June 7, 2012Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesRoboticsRobot Setup Gets AutomatedOnRobot’s D:Ploy hardware and software is now available to automate the process of integrating robots into palletizing, CNC machine tending, packaging, and pick-and-place applications.Business IntelligenceE-Commerce Tech Giant Enters the Industrial Technology SpaceCommunicationProfinet: Designed for Openness and DeterminismSupply Chain ManagementHow to Pivot from Vision to ValueIIoTThe New MESA Smart Manufacturing Model
