One of the exciting improvements coming in Ovation™ 4.0 is a significant overhaul to the human machine interface (HMI). The rise of renewables, and their integration into more and more power generation portfolios has made operations more complex than ever....
n today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the pursuit of enhanced performance, substantial investments, and a commitment to eco-sustainability are paramount for any operating or manufacturing company. Achieving these goals often hinges on optimizing the consumption of resources and energy, encompassing water, air, gas, electricity, and steam, collectively referred to as WAGES.
In the realm of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) manufacturing, where diverse equipment and production lines are the norm, the challenges of connectivity and coordination are ever-present. However, solutions are now within reach. In my September 2023 article for Machine Design, titled “Digital Transformation: Guidelines for CPG Industry Implementations,” I delve into how Emerson’s cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing the landscape for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), systems integrators (SIs), and end users by enabling seamless Floor to Cloud™ architectures.
Silvia Gonzalez explores how Emerson Movicon.NExT™ augmented reality (AR) technology is revolutionizing human-machine interfaces (HMI) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. The article highlights how AR interfaces, delivered through devices like tablets and AR goggles, empower industrial operators in various ways. Operators can follow step-by-step instructions, receive training, and access data from hazardous areas safely.
We’ve talked a lot in this space about the way the current personnel shortage is upending process manufacturing. Control rooms are short on personnel and are more reliant than ever on automation technologies to help operators make fast, informed decisions no matter...
In 2015, when the ISA-101 HMI Design Standard was published, it provided overall design guidance and a workflow for developing and managing HMI systems, including change management, and a framework for order for HMI. While the standard significantly improved the...
People are more aware than ever of the many amazing ways new treatments can improve their lives. As a result, life sciences companies are under more pressure than ever to safely deliver new, innovative treatments to market to satisfy customer demand. The key to...
In the food processing industry, users choose human machine interfaces (HMI) based on their potential to make operational performance improvements, which generally means the HMI needs to be easy to use. Ease of use supports increased operator efficiency and...
Day two of the Ovation™ Users’ Group conference opened with Jaime Foose, vice president of global sales and marketing for Emerson’s power and water solutions business, sharing how Emerson is addressing the needs of tomorrow’s markets today. Jaime emphasized that...
Mark Bulanda, executive president of Emerson’s Automation Solutions business and the keynote speaker for this year’s Ovation™ Users’ Group opened the conference with a topic that resonated across all speakers: how automation software is helping companies accomplish...
Operators in plant and production facilities have relied on Operator Interfaces (OIs), also known as human-machine interfaces (HMIs), as their window into the process—to monitor, control and work through abnormal situations. In a ControlGlobal.com article, OI package...
Safe operations are a top priority for process manufacturers and producers. One major area affecting process and personnel safety is the capabilities and performance of plant operators. The Center for Operator Performance (COP) consortium brings together: …a diverse...
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