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.

May
06
2019
Constanze Schmitz — Company and Product News

Wireless Carbon Monoxide Detection

Wireless carbon monoxide detection ensures safety of workers in processing applications while reducing installation costs by up to 90 percent.
May
01
2019
— Industry Trends

Drilling Optimization Technology Growing Through Automated Mechanics and Rig Automation

Automated mechanics & steering, which can be termed as “rig automation”, is now increasingly being extended to address downhole conditions, advancing drilling optimization across the complete process through understanding the subsurface and its interactions with the downhole drilling system penetrating through the rock, the drill-string carrying power from the rig, and the drilling fluid system.
May
01
2019
— Industry Trends

Defining APM and Its Evolution

Paul Casto, long-standing practitioner of reliability and maintenance (R&M) improvement methodologies and Intelligent Asset Practice Leader at GrayMatter Systems, is sharing how he is defining APM and how it continues to evolve. 
Apr
24
2019
— Industry Trends

Pipeline Scheduling Solutions Can Yield Real Business Value

Pipeline operators have been increasing the adoption of pipeline scheduling solutions as technology improvements have been improving performance and functionality, with the greatest traction being experienced by larger companies that are operating more complex pipelines with a mixture of liquids, such as crude, natural gas liquids and refined products.
Apr
18
2019
— Industry Trends

Pipeline Scheduling Solutions Enhance Oil & Gas Operations

The market for pipeline scheduling solutions continues to develop and evolve as an increasing number of pipeline operators and transporters now view automation of the scheduling operations as a positive investment in productivity, operational improvements and improved profitability.