Operational Technology Viewpoints

Manufacturing is changing in ways never thought possible. Technologies like additive manufacturing (AM), material science, and generative design are changing the face of manufacturing more than at any time in the history of making things.  Expect new products that could not have been built before.

Using their in-house expertise, LTTS developed a battery-operated automated welding robot system, which can intelligently weld depending on the varying thickness of the pipes.

IIoT is up and running and available today for use in countless everyday applications, from industrial use to consumer products. This blog defines how LTTS’ IoT-based Smart Dispenser Solved a Beverage Manufacturer’s Problems.

Factories have transitioned from the traditional structure of operating in silos to the connected factory.  “Connected” is about integrating and streamlining the entire process from receiving the orders, to execution, to virtual shift handover, and final delivery.

Not to be confused with AVEVA’s recent acquisition of OSIsoft, Emerson acquired OSI (Open Systems International) in the same week.

ARC’s, India Forum titled Driving Digital Transformation in Industry and Cities on September 8-9, 2020 will be a virtual event.  And like with all firsts, there is a palpable sense of excitement and anticipation as we gear up for this virtual Forum. 

I have worked on standards for many years and in different countries, as a committee member and committee chair, but the one question I am asked time and again is, “what is the value of industry standards?”

In accordance with the agreement signed on December 17, 2018, Hitachi Ltd. and ABB Ltd announced the completion of all required procedures as planned, and the formation of Hitachi ABB Power Grids Ltd.

Is it possible to make standards more approachable for the common user? While a traditional standard document may be a useful reference source, we must find ways to turn it into a more active tool for use by those trying to apply the content.

This ARC industrial cybersecurity survey is designed to gain insight into your perceptions and needs around cybersecurity of Operational Technology (OT) / Industrial Control Systems (ICS). The topic "Industrial Cyber Security" is becoming more and more important as industrial production facilities are increasingly becoming targets of cyber-attacks.