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  • Building an OT-Friendly Path to Advanced AI

    Jim Cahill
    Typically, when we think of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, we think of software residing in the cloud. After all, AI models require massive compute power, and as they grow, that power needs to scale rapidly. Such support is a perfect fit for cloud computing. However, as Sean Saul explores in his recent article in Control […] The post Building an OT-Friendly Path to Advanced AI appeared first on the Emerson Automation…

  • How Industrial Companies Can Modernize with AI Without Costly Rip‑and‑Replace Strategies

    Jim Cahill
    The Challenge There is no question that in the face of global competition, workforce shortages, and constantly shifting demand, industrial companies are under more pressure than ever to deliver more efficient, optimized operations across their enterprises. For years, digital transformation has been the go-to strategy to accomplish those goals. However, in recent years, that digital […] The post How Industrial Companies…

  • Edge-Based AI Reshapes Industrial Operations

    Jim Cahill
    For years, digital transformation seemed to stagnate. Operational technology (OT) teams were implementing new sensing devices and software, and collecting massive amounts of data, but they had trouble turning that data into actionable information. In some cases, that was a result of new silos created in their organizations by the very technologies designed to bring […] The post Edge-Based AI Reshapes Industrial Operations…

  • The Shift Reshaping Power Generation and Grid Operations

    Jim Cahill
    In his recent article in Power magazine, Emerson’s Mike Ames shared that the power industry, historically, hasn’t typically been a source of sweeping changes. However, recent events have changed that trend: “As the steady state behavior in power grid’s generation, transmission and distribution begins to change more rapidly, the next few years are shaping up […] The post The Shift Reshaping Power Generation and Grid…

  • Harness Existing Wind Assets with Smarter Software

    Jim Cahill
    Wind power is an incredibly efficient, clean source of energy—and it’s one that has been in use for a very long time. As a result, nearly everywhere around the globe it is possible to see wide open spaces dotted with wind turbines providing electricity to the grid. As more and more power generation companies around […] The post Harness Existing Wind Assets with Smarter Software appeared first on the Emerson Automation…

  • The Invisible Infrastructure Behind AI: Why Data Centers Must Evolve Fast

    Jim Cahill
    As the use of AI spreads across nearly every aspect of human activity, the demand for more powerful, faster, and more efficient data centers continues to grow. Modern data centers, especially large-scale facilities drawing hundreds of megawatts, can now consume as much power as a small town. As the saying goes, extraordinary power comes with […] The post The Invisible Infrastructure Behind AI: Why Data Centers Must…

  • Bridging the Skills Cliff with Next-Gen Maintenance Technology

    Jim Cahill
    The global experienced workforce shortage in process manufacturing comes as no surprise to anyone. Industry has been predicting an expertise cliff for years if not decades, and it’s finally here. But what people didn’t anticipate quite as clearly was the parallel shift in the way people work, and the way those changes exacerbate the problem. […] The post Bridging the Skills Cliff with Next-Gen Maintenance Technology…

  • Bringing Born-Digital Speed to Every Life Sciences Workflow

    Jim Cahill
    In the last few years, life sciences innovation has jumped by leaps and bounds. Many of the emerging autologous, patient-specific therapies being released are accomplishing things the general public never thought would be possible. These autologous treatments are highly technology dependent. They require flexible manufacturing and push as close to real-time release as possible. But, […] The post Bringing Born-Digital…

  • Moving Beyond Control to Factories that Understand

    Jim Cahill
    What happens in industrial automation when control is no longer enough? It’s highly likely we will soon find out. After all, the rigid, siloed control structures of the past—built to implement deterministic boundaries—no longer serve the needs of an increasingly connected factory. Today, data is everywhere, and we know how to use that data to […] The post Moving Beyond Control to Factories that Understand appeared first…

  • Reliability Without the Reliance on Tribal Knowledge

    Jim Cahill
    Driving the reliability necessary to compete in the modern process manufacturing marketplace is more challenging than ever. Once upon a time, reliability teams could rely on expert personnel to regularly walk the plant and keep an eye and ear out for where machines were breaking down. These personnel used their decades of experience to quickly […] The post Reliability Without the Reliance on Tribal Knowledge appeared…

  • Eliminating Hidden Losses Through Real-Time Plant Intelligence

    Jim Cahill
    Maximizing productivity and reducing waste is a never-ending challenge. Though manufacturers have been taking steps to accomplish these goals for decades, the intensity has risen in recent years as competition from global competitors has dramatically increased. There are many things teams can do to meet their goals, and a key metric, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) […] The post Eliminating Hidden Losses Through…

  • SCADA That Adapts as Fast as Your Operations

    Jim Cahill
    Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software has long been a staple in process manufacturing to help companies control and monitor equipment as well as manage alarms, reports, and process adjustments. Through most of those years, the assumption has been that the implementation of a SCADA system meant assigning additional resources to install, configure, secure, […] The post SCADA That Adapts as Fast as…

  • Announcing the Next-Gen Flow Sizing and Selection Tool: Confident Choices, Seamless Experience

    Jim Cahill
    We are excited to introduce the refreshed Flow Sizing & Selection Tool, your next-generation digital advisor for flow measurement solutions. Built on Emerson’s deep expertise, this all-in-one platform is designed to make product selection faster, easier, and more accurate than ever before. Why the Next-Gen Flow Sizing & Selection Tool? Selecting the right flow measurement […] The post Announcing the Next-Gen Flow Sizing…

  • Unlocking the Full Lifecycle Value of Digital Twin Simulation

    Jim Cahill
    The most obvious value from a digital twin comes in the project phase. Project teams often use digital twin simulation software to dramatically reduce the design and testing phases for new control solutions. Then, when the design and testing are done, forward-thinking teams typically leverage that same digital twin to train operators, helping them practice […] The post Unlocking the Full Lifecycle Value of Digital Twin…

  • Building the Data Backbone for Industrial AI

    Jim Cahill
    To say we don’t know exactly what the future holds as AI continues to grow and evolve on a daily basis is, quite frankly, an understatement. AI is positioned to upend nearly everything we do, and process manufacturing is no exception. Yet, while it seems like there is nothing AI cannot do, that’s not entirely […] The post Building the Data Backbone for Industrial AI appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog…

  • The Industrial Edge Is the New Automation Frontier

    Jim Cahill
    The industrial edge is changing. For years—maybe decades—the industrial edge has been defined as the site where operations happen. The hardware and computing systems closest to assets are critical, but they are not everything the edge can be. As Claudio Fayad explains in a recent article in Smart Industry, the edge environment is where the […] The post The Industrial Edge Is the New Automation Frontier appeared first…

  • Smarter Plants Start with Everyday AI

    Jim Cahill
    As more and more generative AI (GenAI) engines seem to emerge every day, it is easy to forget that GenAI isn’t the only artificial intelligence people and companies are using to drive efficiency and reliability. It’s true that GenAI is opening up new vistas of potential for operational excellence, but there’s a lot more to […] The post Smarter Plants Start with Everyday AI appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts…

  • Control Without Limits: Scaling AI and Automation with Software-Defined Technology

    Jim Cahill
    In the last couple of years, software-defined control has rapidly gained a lot of attention in the marketplace. That’s no surprise. It’s set to upend the way we see and use automation in the years ahead. In a recent interview in Control Design, Emerson’s Sean Saul spoke with Mike Bacidore to give readers a glimpse […] The post Control Without Limits: Scaling AI and Automation with Software-Defined Technology appeared…

  • Simplify, Scale, Succeed with Software-Defined Control

    Jim Cahill
    Control technologies have changed greatly over the years. Many of today’s modern industrial controllers would be almost unrecognizable when set side-by-side with controllers from decades ago. A key contributor to this shift has been digitalization. Digital technologies changed the game in how we control and manage automation systems. As digitalization has increased in automation technology, […] The post Simplify, Scale…

  • The Next Generation of Life Sciences Automation Begins Today

    Jim Cahill
    As technology progresses, it opens up new opportunities for streamlining processes to drive increased reliability and operational excellence. This trend is as true in the life sciences as it is in any other process manufacturing industry. In fact, it might be more relevant, as more and more life sciences manufacturers are rolling out born-digital facilities, […] The post The Next Generation of Life Sciences Automation…

  • Industrial AI Knows Its Limits

    Jim Cahill
    Nothing in the past decade has created the same levels of excitement, ideation, and trepidation that we have seen with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). In reality, there have been very few technologies in the history of the world that have risen in popularity as fast as AI. As a result, not only is […] The post Industrial AI Knows Its Limits appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.

  • Beyond the Basics: 7 AMS Device Manager Features You Should Be Using

    Jim Cahill
    Process manufacturing plants today are responsible for a dizzying array of intelligent instrumentation. As sensing technology has become simultaneously more powerful and more affordable, it sometimes feels as though every facility is bristling with new devices on every asset. While these intelligent devices give us more visibility into what is happening in the field—a critical […] The post Beyond the Basics: 7 AMS Device…

  • The Road to Self-Driving Labs Starts with Smarter Automation

    Jim Cahill
    If there’s one thing that has been repeatedly proven true in the life sciences industry, it’s that automation drives success. After all, automation leads to repeatability, fewer mistakes, higher safety, and faster outcomes. This high success rate for automation in life sciences is one of the key reasons many people are talking about the potential […] The post The Road to Self-Driving Labs Starts with Smarter Automation…

  • Four Foundations for Data-Driven AI

    Jim Cahill
    Emerson’s Chief Technology Officer Peter Zornio outlines four foundations for advancing industrial automation in the data-driven AI era amid supply chain disruptions and tech evolution. The post Four Foundations for Data-Driven AI appeared first on the Emerson Automation Experts blog.

  • The Golden Age of Life Sciences Innovation Needs Smarter Data

    Jim Cahill
    There exists an interesting tension in the life sciences industry; while people have access to more treatments for more maladies than at any other time in human history, there is also increasing pressure to deliver new, innovative treatments. For evidence, simply look to the massive wave of innovation happening in the personalized medicine space. The […] The post The Golden Age of Life Sciences Innovation Needs Smarter…

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