Process

Automation technologies related to batch manufacturing and continuous processing, such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, and utilities.

Articles

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valves in a processing facility
Batch manufacturing success depends on accuracy, and that starts with precise, repeatable flow measurement. Even with a fluid as simple as water, small inconsistencies can cascade into big problems
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modern manufacturing environment with data visualization dashboard
Automation World’s wide-ranging discussion with CEO Caspar Herzberg, Executive Vice President Kim Custeau and Chief Product Officer Rob McGreevy provides insights on how “radical...
diagram of Modbus system architecture
Modbus monitoring and data-logging devices help manufacturers of all sizes to access real-time insights, predictive maintenance, and integration with legacy equipment without ...
John Parraga, ECS Solutions
Ingredient variability has long been the enemy of product consistency in batch processing. However, the use of moisture sensing technology that automatically adjusts ingredient...
Vladimir Timofeev
data infrastructure options
Learn how to balance scalability, flexibility and security for smarter, data-driven production using on-premises, cloud and/or edge data infrastructures.
Fred Fontaine, president at E Tech Group
Manufacturers can benefit from moving beyond traditional system integration projects and toward main automation partner relationships to align every automation project with overarching...
Reconciling data issues with agentic AI
Agentic AI is set to revolutionize manufacturing with its ability to autonomously simplify complex tasks and reconcile data issues. Learn how Aveva is applying agentic AI with...
engineer checking devices at a process plant
Process industry standards historically dictated that a separate platform be used for a safety system. But modern technology now enables fully integrated systems that can handle...

Products

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B&R shows adaptive solutions for laboratory operations at SLAS 2025
2003np Fci
FCI's Gas Master Sensor for the ST80 Series flow meters delivers accurate, repeatable gas flow measurement in the presence of even more moisture and condensation droplets.
2003np Alliancesensors
The LV-45 linear position sensors from Alliance Sensors Group are specifically designed for measuring applications requiring rugged devices.
SKF Fiber Optic Sensing uses optical fibers to measure forces in real time in difficult environments and without electronics.
SKF Fiber Optic Sensing uses optical fibers to measure forces in real time in difficult environments and without electronics.

Videos

AI copilots
Industrial AI copilots leverage LLM AI, but are trained on specific system data, providing tailored insights for operators and engineers.
Purdue Model Relevancy
New visions for the Purdue Model are helping it bridge the gap between manufacturing OT and IT.
Automation World MES Application Insights
At Maple Leaf Foods, MES served as the centerpiece of an Internet of Things initiative.
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This group of Emerson technologies includes Aventics pneumatics, Branson power supplies, Movicon SCADA/HMI, and PACEdge and PACSystems controllers and software.

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