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Protecting Critical Infrastructure: NERC CIP-015-01 and Internal Network Security Monitoring (INSM) May 20, 2026 | Cybersecurity, Power Generation, Water & Wastewater - We unpack what the NERC CIP-015-01 standard requires, the compliance timelines utilities must plan for, and the practical challenges of deploying monitoring inside operational technology environments. Read More
From Automation Islands to Connected Plants: A Practical Path for Life Sciences Manufacturers May 19, 2026 | Control & Safety Systems, Life Sciences & Medical - As explored in his recent interview in Pharmaceutical Processing World, Emerson’s Bruce Greenwald—drawing on decades of experience—explains that life sciences manufacturers are moving beyond isolated systems toward connected plants to achieve operational excellence and competitive advantage. A connected plant also streamlines tech transfer across the treatment production pipeline, making connectivity effectively table stakes in today’s… Read MoreLatest Posts
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.
When Data Centers Include Onsite Power Generation, Emissions Monitoring Calls for the Latest Technology
When the owners of a data center say that it must operate 24/7/365, they’re serious, and the thought of being at the mercy of the conventional electric grid to keep going without interruption is often not acceptable. This leaves many sites with their own surprisingly...
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