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Articles by Ken Engel
'Creators Wanted' for manufacturing careers
As you’ve probably heard all summer, it’s a job-seekers market. There is only one jobseeker for every two jobs in the market today, which means that companies like ours are vying for the attention of talented people starting out their careers or looking for a change. It’s one of the best times in years to be looking for a manufacturing job. In fact, manufacturers across Tennessee—small and large—are saying the same thing: “Creators Wanted.” There’s a lot to like about manufacturing careers.
How open systems support end users
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry recently released a digital transformation (DX) report titled: “Overcoming the IT system ‘2025 Cliff’ and major development on the DX,” which identified legacy information technology (IT) systems as a major obstacle hindering DX. Legacy system obstacles are not limited to IT systems; legacy automation control and monitoring systems also create obstacles.
Secure remote connections Original
By Mark T. Hoske April 7, 2021 Craig Resnick, vice president, consulting, ARC Advisory Group, noted during the 2021 ARC Advisory Group ARC Forum, many common needs of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) organizations including standard-based solutions, scalable and upgradable solutions, security and energy efficiency. Courtesy: Mark T.
Let IIoT do the dirty work: automating sewage treatment Original
As global urban population continues to grow, water pollution and water scarcity are increasingly important problems for communities, businesses, and governments. Sewage management is key to both keeping water sources clean and maximizing efficiency in reclaimed water processing. Sewage system monitoring impacts nearly every aspect of treatment plants. For many plants, monitoring is performed locally using a host computer and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Tools troubleshoot industrial Ethernet problems
Due to its inherent reliability, performance and interoperability, Ethernet has rapidly become the communication protocol of choice for automation and control systems in the industrial environment. In fact, recent surveys found that 70% of all newly installed factory automation nodes employ Industrial Ethernet.
Smart factory acceleration in a pandemic
COVER: Smart factories help organizations make informed, data-driven decisions; Aveva Discrete Lean Management software allows for viewing and tracking facility productivity from a single digital dashboard. Schneider Electric holds morning meetings in its Smart Factories and Smart Distribution Centers. The Short Interval Management (SIM) meetings follow agile principles and intend to engage productivity.
How to achieve remote automation success
The world we live in is not the same world we once knew. Unprecedented global events and new technological advances are forcing manufacturers to adapt and work in an ever-evolving, more remote business environment. Change is inevitable as industry feels the impact of this new reality and the challenges it presents from both a business and resource perspective.
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