It’s hard to discuss the life sciences today without talking about advanced therapeutics and personalized medicine. We are currently in a period of massive innovation that will reshape the delivery of medicine for decades to come. Where once pharmaceutical companies...
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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.
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.
A Deeper Look Into Ovation 4.0’s New Features
One of the most popular topics of discussion at the 2025 Ovation Users’ Group Conference has been the new Ovation™ Automation Platform 4.0. Attendees have had the opportunity to take a close look at the software to see all the new capabilities and features built in....
Big Data can Drive Big Insights
There is no question that the rise of renewable energy has complicated operations for power generators and distributors. New technologies mean new devices and lots more data to manage. With each passing year, everything seems to be getting bigger and more complicated....
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.
Raising the Bar for Flow Measurement: My Conversation on Control Amplified
Flow measurement may not always make headlines, but for industries like oil and gas, chemical manufacturing, and life sciences, it’s the cornerstone of operational excellence. I recently had the pleasure of joining Len Vermillion on the Control Amplified podcast to...
What to consider when selecting radar antennas in marine level measurement applications
Non-contacting radar is the favored technology for providing accurate and reliable liquid level measurement in a range of applications aboard marine vessels, such as in fuel tanks and cargo tanks. The measurements provided help to ensure both safe and efficient...
Minor Oil Separator Upgrades Lead to Major Savings
Oil separators perform a crucial task in upstream petroleum operations, but process control instability can cause product losses and downstream equipment fouling. One facility in Canada faced serious reliability issues with its oil separator, significantly reducing...
Better BESS with Clear Planning and Battery EMS Solutions
As electrification continues to increase around the globe, more and more power generators—including utilities—are looking for new sources of generation to keep up with demand. On the most basic level, the push toward more electric vehicles and the electronic devices...
An Overview of API-6DX
The American Petroleum Institute (API) recently issued the 25th edition of their API 6D standard, which includes design, testing, and documentation requirements for valve actuators, as outlined in API 6DX. My article in the June 2025 issue of Pipeline & Gas...
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