What Should Manufacturers Understand About Open Control Systems?
We connect with Ken Crawford, senior director of automation at Weidmuller, to explore the differences between open control systems and proprietary control systems, the security and reliability of open control technologies, and the process of adopting open systems for manufacturers who are using either proprietary control system technologies or those that are part of a vendor/partner ecosystem.
Learn what open control systems are, how they compare to proprietary systems and why they’re gaining traction in industrial automation.
Hear about firsthand experiences of manufacturers using open control technologies to reduce costs, increase flexibility and streamline operations.
Understand key open control system considerations related to security, reliability and integration as well as the role of containerization in transitioning to open systems.
David Greenfield joined Automation World in June 2011. Bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and media experience to his position, David’s contributions can be found in AW’s print and online editions and custom projects. Earlier in his career, David was Editorial Director of Design News at UBM Electronics, and prior to joining UBM, he was Editorial Director of Control Engineering at Reed Business Information, where he also worked on Manufacturing Business Technology as Publisher.
