HomeBill PollockPresident and CEO, Optimation Technology Inc.HomeGreen Energy: Implementing Innovation, Research, and DevelopmentAs carbon emissions becomes more of a concern throughout the country, more people and organizations are looking to more alternative and sustainable energy sources. And though the goal is to reduce carbon emissions, there are many ways to meet that goal.RoboticsHow Robots Will Save the Human RaceThis tongue-in-cheek prediction of the not-too-distant future shows a world where humanity is being snuffed out—due to a continuing rise in carbon emissions and an increase in sea levels—and robots are beginning to inhabit and run the country, while trying to save the human race.SoftwareManufacturing Trends in 2019Analytics, artificial intelligence, the Industrial Internet of Things and additive manufacturing are all expected to see continuous improvements and use this year.OEEThe Cost of Aging, Obsolete SystemsTales of horror are seen time and time again by control system integrators as customers continue to balk at necessary plant maintenance or upgrades—trying to save upfront costs only to pay much more in the end.
