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Jim is a 35+ year veteran with Emerson and leads Emerson's global social marketing practice. He is the chief blogger of Emerson Automation Experts.
Jim received his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas and an MBA at the University of New Orleans. He began his career as a systems engineer for Conoco's offshore oil & gas production operations based out of New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Ovation Intelligence Framework
Sheldon Willis, Allen Caswell, and Darius Walczak presented Ovation Intelligence Framework Applications at the 2025 Ovation Users’ Group Conference.
Driving Operational Performance with Intelligent Pneumatic Valve Systems
In an article, Key Technology Trends for Pneumatic Valve Systems, Emerson’s Adam Gibson describes how wireless connectivity is increasing the intelligence available in pneumatic system components.
Best Practices with Alarm Management
Emerson’s Tim Olsen presented Best Practices with Alarm Management at the 2025 Ovation Users’ Conference.
Designing for Reliability: Engineered Solution in Powder Discharge Systems Podcast
Emerson’s Ashwin Kannan joins podcast host Jim Cahill to discuss the requirements for ball valves in polyethylene & polypropylene powder discharge system applications, focusing on achieving tight sealing and ensuring long service life.
Using Smart Positioners to Make Smart Decisions
At the Emerson Exchange 2025 Conference, Control Southern’s Jordan Cain and Emerson’s Daniel Busch presented “Using Smart Valve Positioners to Cut Downtime and Optimize Outages”.
Enhance Efficiency with Performance Optimization Software
At the 2025 Ovation Users’ Group Conference, Emerson’s Mike Painter and Melanie Novacek presented Unleash Efficiency with Performance Optimization Software.
Advancing Life Sciences Automation: Insights from Emerson Exchange 2025
Highlights on a path to more connected sites, systems, and the enterprise. This Emerson Exchange session featured discussions involving foundational connectivity, module enhancements, a scalable data fabric, integrated applications, and an intelligent platform specific to the Life Sciences sector.
Inverter-Based Power Resources
I caught the Inverter-Based Resources presentation by two engineers with a leading U.S. electrical power supplier at the 2025 Ovation Users’ Group Conference. These inverter-based resources (IBRs) are driven by renewable energy sources such as solar and wind.
Why Boiler Drum Level Control Is So Challenging
I examined some of the process automation hall of fame member Greg McMillan’s writings for the recommendations he has provided over the years to address boiler drum level control challenges.
Advantages of Non-Intrusive Measurement Instrumentation
This 2:30 video, Emerson’s Non-Intrusive Measurement Instrumentation, highlights the benefits of non-intrusive devices in production and manufacturing processes.
Innovative Technologies for Gas Transmission and Distribution
In an Energy, Oil & Gas magazine article, Innovation with impact, Emerson’s Trent Decker shares ways these innovations contribute to more sustainable operations.
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