Digital Transformation Viewpoints

Featured here are original and timely articles from ARC analysts and guest writers on topics such as Digitization, New Business Models, Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, Smart Cities, and Smart Manufacturing. We dive into technologies such as additive manufacturing, machine learning, asset performance management, device connectivity, IIoT architecture, cybersecurity, augmented reality, and more related to digitization and transformation of industries, infrastructure, and cities. Our goal is to provide readers with clear and concise analyses, opinions, and discussion of these trends, technologies, and services.

Oct
18
2019
— Industry Trends

Digitally Enabled Compressor Monitoring & Controls Empower Operators for the Better

ARC believes that IIoT-enabled rotating equipment, such as compressors, turbines and pumps, represent the “lowest hanging fruit” for operators and end users for which them to benefit from the most.  To further test this hypothesis, ARC recently completed a market analysis report on compressor monitoring & controls covering axial, centrifugal, reciprocating and rotary system types. 
Oct
16
2019
— Technology Trends

Automation Expo 2019 Showcases Innovations in Automation

The 14th edition of Automation Expo 2019 was held last month with around 650 exhibitors and 50,000 visitors.  It is the largest automation event in India and considered to be the “Hanover of Automation Expo 2019

Oct
14
2019
Mark Sen Gupta — Industry Trends

Process Control Staffing for Digital Transformation

The process industries are challenged to continue to operate efficiently in an increasingly competitive environment.  Technology is rapidly changing – brought on in large part by the era of digital transformation.  Labor availability and skillset requirements are changing as well.  Process control staffing for digital transformation requirements and personnel skillsets have evolved over decades of iterations. 
Oct
10
2019
Mark Sen Gupta — Industry Trends

OilComm 2019 Focuses on Digital Transformation for Upstream Oil & Gas

About 350 upstream professionals attended the OilComm Conference to watch presentations and discuss topics, such as communications, cybersecurity, optimization, automation, IT/OT, data, digital transformation, Industry 4.0, and related technologies that are causing disruption across the energy industry.
Oct
04
2019
— Industry Trends

Production Flow Control for Industrie 4.0

Siemens presented a demonstrator for production flow control in an Industrie 4.0 factory showing a feasible path for upgrading to Industrie 4.0 manufacturing.