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Sizing a Control Valve for Liquid Flow: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough June 10, 2026 | Valves, Actuators & Regulators - An undersized valve cannot pass the required flow, and the correct selection depends on more than the published flow coefficient. Pipe reducers, choked flow conditions, and the interaction between pressure drop and vaporization all influence the result. Read More
Why Legacy SCADA Systems Remain a Cybersecurity Risk—and How to Mitigate It June 9, 2026 | Control & Safety Systems, Cybersecurity - Why this matters now One of the most persistent challenges in manufacturing today is managing cybersecurity risk across legacy automation infrastructure. Many organizations continue to rely on supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems that were deployed decades ago—long before modern cybersecurity requirements existed. These systems often lack encrypted communications, role-based access controls, and regular… Read MoreLatest Posts
Alarm Management Fundamentals: Configuring Ovation Points for Cleaner, More Actionable Alarms
Every extra alarm competes for an operator’s attention, and a flooded list buries the one message that actually matters. Standards such as ANSI/ISA 18.2 and IEC 62682 give you a framework, but the day-to-day work happens in the point configuration inside Ovation Developer Studio.
Best Practices for Alarm Management in Remote Operations Centers
A healthy alarm program in remote operations centers is core to asset performance and starts with a sound alarm philosophy and guidelines, not with the configuration screen.
Predictive Maintenance Delivers Value When Data Becomes Action
TL;DR Traditional route-based maintenance is becoming harder to sustain due to workforce shortages. Predictive maintenance requires actionable workflows, not just more data. Machinery health software helps turn condition data into operational decisions. Industrial AI...
Why Tech Transfer Still Drags On, and How Digital Tools Can Speed It Up
Tech transfer remains one of the slowest, most frustrating bottlenecks in life sciences manufacturing, often stretching across half a decade or more. In a recent Qualitalks podcast episode, Qualistery Managing Director Yan Kugel spoke with Emerson VP of Marketing and Experience Nikki Bishop about why these projects stall and what actually helps close the gaps.
Build, Operate, and Scale Data Centers with Confidence Through Industrial-Grade Measurement
Data center project teams face mounting pressure from higher thermal loads, the adoption of liquid cooling systems, growing integration points between equipment, and aggressive schedules that leave little room for rework. In this environment, measurement is no longer simply about monitoring performance. It provides the operational confidence needed to commission systems faster, validate readiness, and maintain uptime.
Edge AI Is Bringing Real-Time Intelligence Closer to the Process
TL;DR Operational excellence now requires continuous optimization, not just production output. Edge computing brings analytics and AI closer to the process. Local AI supports faster decision-making and safer operations. Industrial PCs provide the compute power needed...
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