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It’s Time to Break Up—Automation’s Future will be Defined by Decoupling

Jim Cahill

As Claudio Fayad explains in his recent article in Processing magazine , there are many exciting changes coming as Emerson embarks on its Boundless Automation journey and evolves the modern control system in to a next-generation automation platform. However, what might come as a surprise is that many of the coming evolutions will look familiar, as quite a bit of the important work is based in a decoupling journey—one…
- 7 Nov 2023
Take Your Turnarounds to the Next Level

Jim Cahill

Plant turnarounds have never been known to be staff’s favorite projects, so few people were sad to see them slow or even stop altogether during the COVID pandemic. But now that the worst of the global pandemic appears to be in the rearview mirror, organizations have begun scheduling turnarounds again, only for many of them to find that with fewer people on staff and an abundance of supply chain issues, they are more difficult…
- 2 Nov 2023
Take Your Turnarounds to the Next Level

Jim Cahill

Plant turnarounds have never been known to be staff’s favorite projects, so few people were sad to see them slow or even stop altogether during the COVID pandemic. But now that the worst of the global pandemic appears to be in the rearview mirror, organizations have begun scheduling turnarounds again, only for many of them to find that with fewer people on staff and an abundance of supply chain issues, they are more difficult…
- 2 Nov 2023
Modern Software Drives Cutting-Edge Terminal Operations

Jim Cahill

Terminals are businesses, and, like any business, they face competition in the marketplace. A terminal that can turn vessels around more quickly provides added value to customers who in turn can use that extra time to create more value in their own businesses. So, to stay competitive, today’s terminals must maximize their throughput capacity and efficiency. However, today’s terminals are more complex than ever, just…
- 31 Oct 2023
Modern Software Drives Cutting-Edge Terminal Operations

Jim Cahill

Terminals are businesses, and, like any business, they face competition in the marketplace. A terminal that can turn vessels around more quickly provides added value to customers who in turn can use that extra time to create more value in their own businesses. So, to stay competitive, today’s terminals must maximize their throughput capacity and efficiency. However, today’s terminals are more complex than ever, just…
- 31 Oct 2023
Collaboration is Key: Bridging the IT/OT Gap

Jim Cahill

As more and more process manufacturers are digitalizing their operations, operational technology (OT) teams are more frequently crossing paths with information technology (IT) teams. It has, in fact, become something of a cliché—the frustrated OT team struggling to keep IT out of their hair, or discreetly planning an end-run around them as they implement a new technology. Or there’s the alternative, a vision of an overzealous…
- 24 Oct 2023
Collaboration is Key: Bridging the IT/OT Gap

Jim Cahill

As more and more process manufacturers are digitalizing their operations, operational technology (OT) teams are more frequently crossing paths with information technology (IT) teams. It has, in fact, become something of a cliché—the frustrated OT team struggling to keep IT out of their hair, or discreetly planning an end-run around them as they implement a new technology. Or there’s the alternative, a vision of an overzealous…
- 24 Oct 2023
Lifecycle Maintenance Tools Usher in the Future of Reliability

Jim Cahill

Many maintenance teams are facing a two-pronged problem these days. As their organizations expand and acquire new plants across the country or even across the globe, teams are responsible for managing an ever-increasing number of tools and software packages to manage the health of their assets. In addition, as they use that equipment to monitor their assets, they are constantly gathering more and more data that they need…
- 19 Oct 2023
Lifecycle Maintenance Tools Usher in the Future of Reliability

Jim Cahill

Many maintenance teams are facing a two-pronged problem these days. As their organizations expand and acquire new plants across the country or even across the globe, teams are responsible for managing an ever-increasing number of tools and software packages to manage the health of their assets. In addition, as they use that equipment to monitor their assets, they are constantly gathering more and more data that they need…
- 19 Oct 2023
Modern Pipeline Engineering Requires the Best Software

Jim Cahill

Pipeline operations are vastly different than they were just five or ten short years ago. One key area in which this is true is in the rise of renewables and sustainability. Today’s pipelines are moving new products like hydrogen or carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) from carbon capture operations along with the old standards, and these changes significantly impact their operations. Fortunately, as Paul Dickerson and Dr. Jon…
- 17 Oct 2023
Modern Pipeline Engineering Requires the Best Software

Jim Cahill

Pipeline operations are vastly different than they were just five or ten short years ago. One key area in which this is true is in the rise of renewables and sustainability. Today’s pipelines are moving new products like hydrogen or carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) from carbon capture operations along with the old standards, and these changes significantly impact their operations. Fortunately, as Paul Dickerson and Dr. Jon…
- 17 Oct 2023
Emerson: Empowering Digital Transformation from Floor to Cloud™︎ with Comprehensive Hardware, Software, and Services

Jim Cahill

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers typically operate a wide variety of equipment, which is used on one or more production lines and facilities. Connecting with and coordinating among so many assets is a challenge, but solutions are at hand. In my Machine Design September 2023 article titled Digital Transformation: Guidelines for CPG Industry Implementations , I describe how Emerson technologies are helping…
- 11 Oct 2023
Emerson: Empowering Digital Transformation from Floor to Cloud™︎ with Comprehensive Hardware, Software, and Services

Jim Cahill

Consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers typically operate a wide variety of equipment, which is used on one or more production lines and facilities. Connecting with and coordinating among so many assets is a challenge, but solutions are at hand. In my Machine Design September 2023 article titled Digital Transformation: Guidelines for CPG Industry Implementations , I describe how Emerson technologies are helping…
- 11 Oct 2023
Bring More Value Across the Lifecycle with a Holistic Simulation Solution

Jim Cahill

There are many simulation technologies on the market, which can often make it difficult for teams looking to drive the most value across the lifecycle of a simulation investment to select the right solution. But one strategy can have a significant impact on technology selection—seeking out a holistic automation solution . After all, a project team could use simulation only for one task (training, design, etc.) but why…
- 11 Oct 2023
Bring More Value Across the Lifecycle with a Holistic Simulation Solution

Jim Cahill

There are many simulation technologies on the market, which can often make it difficult for teams looking to drive the most value across the lifecycle of a simulation investment to select the right solution. But one strategy can have a significant impact on technology selection—seeking out a holistic automation solution . After all, a project team could use simulation only for one task (training, design, etc.) but why…
- 11 Oct 2023
Boundless Automation Brought to Life

Jim Cahill

Emerson’s Boundless Automation vision has been front and center at the 2023 Exchange Immerse users’ conference in Anaheim, California. Numerous subject matter experts have shared the way they have seen Emerson’s technology innovation influenced by Boundless Automation over the last two years. A bold vision… Emerson first shared its Boundless Automation vision at the Exchange conference in 2022, where Peter Zornio…
- 5 Oct 2023
Boundless Automation Brought to Life

Jim Cahill

Emerson’s Boundless Automation vision has been front and center at the 2023 Exchange Immerse users’ conference in Anaheim, California. Numerous subject matter experts have shared the way they have seen Emerson’s technology innovation influenced by Boundless Automation over the last two years. A bold vision… Emerson first shared its Boundless Automation vision at the Exchange conference in 2022, where Peter Zornio…
- 5 Oct 2023
Application of Edge Control in the World’s Largest New City Water System Gives Good Advice to all Systems Integrators

Jim Cahill

In a recent edition of Control Engineering magazine , I had the opportunity to discuss a very unique and interesting case study involving a new water system in the world’s largest greenfield city, NEOM. I’d like to share some of the details of that article with you. Working on greenfield projects, of course, represents an opportunity to employ new technologies that can optimize performance, reduce footprint, accommodate…
- 29 Sep 2023
Application of Edge Control in the World’s Largest New City Water System Gives Good Advice to all Systems Integrators

Jim Cahill

In a recent edition of Control Engineering magazine , I had the opportunity to discuss a very unique and interesting case study involving a new water system in the world’s largest greenfield city, NEOM. I’d like to share some of the details of that article with you. Working on greenfield projects, of course, represents an opportunity to employ new technologies that can optimize performance, reduce footprint, accommodate…
- 29 Sep 2023
Application of Edge Control in the World’s Largest New City Water System Gives Good Advice to all Systems Integrators

Jim Cahill

In a recent edition of Control Engineering magazine , I had the opportunity to discuss a very unique and interesting case study involving a new water system in the world’s largest greenfield city, NEOM. I’d like to share some of the details of that article with you. Working on greenfield projects, of course, represents an opportunity to employ new technologies that can optimize performance, reduce footprint, accommodate…
- 29 Sep 2023
Application of Edge Control in the World’s Largest New City Water System Gives Good Advice to all Systems Integrators

Jim Cahill

In a recent edition of Control Engineering magazine , I had the opportunity to discuss a very unique and interesting case study involving a new water system in the world’s largest greenfield city, NEOM. I’d like to share some of the details of that article with you. Working on greenfield projects, of course, represents an opportunity to employ new technologies that can optimize performance, reduce footprint, accommodate…
- 29 Sep 2023
A Best Practice Guide for Implementing Digital Transformation

Jim Cahill

Everyone in industry and business uses the term digital transformation, but there are myriad definitions and meanings behind their casual use of the words. This can be confusing for an enterprise just considering or embarking on its digital transformation journey. Recently in InTech magazine, I had the opportunity to share my thoughts and Emerson’s philosophy on what digital transformation is and how to implement it,…
- 29 Sep 2023
A Best Practice Guide for Implementing Digital Transformation

Jim Cahill

Everyone in industry and business uses the term digital transformation, but there are myriad definitions and meanings behind their casual use of the words. This can be confusing for an enterprise just considering or embarking on its digital transformation journey. Recently in InTech magazine, I had the opportunity to share my thoughts and Emerson’s philosophy on what digital transformation is and how to implement it,…
- 29 Sep 2023
A Best Practice Guide for Implementing Digital Transformation

Jim Cahill

Everyone in industry and business uses the term digital transformation, but there are myriad definitions and meanings behind their casual use of the words. This can be confusing for an enterprise just considering or embarking on its digital transformation journey. Recently in InTech magazine, I had the opportunity to share my thoughts and Emerson’s philosophy on what digital transformation is and how to implement it,…
- 29 Sep 2023
A Best Practice Guide for Implementing Digital Transformation

Jim Cahill

Everyone in industry and business uses the term digital transformation, but there are myriad definitions and meanings behind their casual use of the words. This can be confusing for an enterprise just considering or embarking on its digital transformation journey. Recently in InTech magazine, I had the opportunity to share my thoughts and Emerson’s philosophy on what digital transformation is and how to implement it,…
- 29 Sep 2023