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How Edge Platforms Are Bridging the IT/OT Gap for AI-Enabled Operations May 14, 2026 | Control & Safety Systems, Digital Transformation - Why this matters now The days of automation systems being completely isolated from the outside world are long gone. While some assets may remain air-gapped, most critical OT systems increasingly require connectivity to external systems to remain competitive. The rise of AI has only accelerated this shift, as organizations look for safe ways to move… Read More
Mining operations typically require significant volumes of water to support processing and site activities. Here are some strategies to get more value out of every gallon used in mining. May 14, 2026 | Measurement Instrumentation, Metals, Mining, Minerals - Mining Engineering Apr 2026, Optimization of Water Usage is Critical for Mine Productivity and Sustainability; by Brian Hays and Victor Mwaba https://me.smenet.org/optimization-of-water-usage-is-critical-for-mine-productivity-and-sustainability/ Read MoreLatest Posts
From Smart Devices to Actionable Insights
Most devices are smart, but the data is often stranded in the device. What is usually missing is written instructions, carried through procurement and design, that say which data comes out, where it lands, and what someone does with it. Without the instructions, the asset management software ships uninstalled or installed but not utilized, the input/output cards get ordered without HART capability, and the plant starts up with 4-20 milliamp signals and nothing else.
Proven Design Principles for Building Effective Operator Displays
Emerson’s Mark Nixon has collaborated with Flint Hills Resources’ Ike Brackin and COP founder and Chief Human Factors Engineer at Beville, Dave Strobhar, on a new book titled Data-to-Information Handbook: Building Effective Display Systems for Refining Processes.
Industrial AI Needs (the Right) Local Compute
Why this matters now As manufacturers push toward higher levels of operational excellence, many have adopted AI and machine learning technologies to close the gap between available resources and rising performance demands. These technologies have delivered step-change...
Guardian: One Platform for Enterprise Operations, AI, and Software Management
The Guardian™ Digital Platform is a unified digital platform for AI-enabled enterprise operations. It connects enterprise insights, software applications, and digital solutions, bringing together the systems, data, and expertise teams use every day.
Excitation Control: Theory, Failure Modes, and the Data That Explains Them
At a recent Ovation Users’ Group session, Matt Pizarchik, Excitation Engineer at Emerson, covered how voltage regulators work regardless of manufacturer, the most common failure modes in the field, and the diagnostics built into Ovation excitation controls.
Pressure Relief Valve Innovations for Safer, More Efficient Ethylene Production
PRVs are the last line of defense against overpressure in ethylene plants. They protect equipment and pipelines carrying flammable hydrocarbons through extreme temperature swings, high pressures, and corrosive service. When a valve leaks during normal operation, fails to reseat after relief, or suffers a bellows rupture, the consequences extend to emissions, product loss, and personnel safety.
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