Data contextualization refers to the process of enriching raw data. In manufacturing and production operations, this can mean data from sensors and final control elements, machine logs, production metrics, and many other sources of raw data being generated continuously.
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Addressing AI-Driven Power Generation Demand Surge
In a POWER Magazine article and podcast, Emerson Addresses Power Industry’s AI-Driven Demand Surge, Emerson’s Seth Harris joins Executive Editor Aaron Larson to discuss these challenges and the role of automation and AI-enabled technologies to help address these challenges.
Proportional Pressure Control in Laser-Cutting Applications
In this quick, minute-and-a-half YouTube video, Optimize precision regulation of Laser Cutting Machines with Proportional Technology | AVENTICS, Emerson’s Jonathan Mitchell explains how proportional technology enables precise regulation of gases in laser cutting applications, from as little as 300 mbar to 25 bar in pressure or higher.
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Driving Clean-in-Place Performance Improvements
In a quick, 2-minute YouTube video, Clean-in-Place Solutions, Emerson’s Daniel Millar explains how Food & Beverage manufacturers can reduce utility consumption and labor costs by using automated clean-in-place solutions.
Protecting Against Overpressure Conditions
In this 2:21 YouTube video, “Three types of Overpressure Protection,” Emerson’s Doug Schleffer highlights three solutions to address overpressure conditions. These solutions include worker monitors, slam shuts, and pressure relief valves.
Improve Performance with Wireless Non-Contacting Radar Level Measurement
In this 3-minute YouTube video, Reduce costs while gaining process visibility with the Rosemount™ 3408 Wireless Level Transmitter, Emerson’s Helena Hjortsberg shares how the Rosemount 3408 Wireless Level Transmitter, a non-contact sensor that uses WirelessHART technology to provide reliable level measurements in remote locations without the need for wiring.
Angle Seat Valves for Harsh Environment Applications
ASCO’s angle seat piston valves provide control of many different media, including liquids, gases, steam, viscous oils, and aggressive fluids. With high pressure ratings, rugged design, and compact footprints, they are ideal for harsh environments and applications in food and beverage, fine chemical, water treatment and other industries.
Software-Defined Control for Enhanced Productivity
In this 4-minute YouTube video, How it Works: DeltaV™ IQ Controller, Emerson’s Brandon Hieb describes how the IQ Controller augments highly engineered, built-for-purpose industrial controllers, bringing greater flexibility, scalability, and efficiency to modern control systems.
Nozzle Testing for High-Quality Steam
Joe Gibbons demonstrates how steam system nozzle testing is performed to identify problems in this 4:38 YouTube video, “Unlock Efficiency with Routine Nozzle Inspection and Maintenance.”
Isolation Valves for Reliable Operation
Today, isolation valves are used across most manufacturing and production industries to start and stop the flow of gas, liquids, slurries, or powders. Explore this detailed brochure of Emerson’s isolation valve product portfolio.
Importance of Monitoring and Optimization Sensors in Industrial AI
Emerson’s Jonas Berge has penned another great LinkedIn article, M+O Sensors: Comprehensive Plant Data Collection. Typically, plant sensors are added for measurement and control (M+C), but it’s also essential to add sensors for monitoring and optimization (M+O).
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