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.

Apr
03
2019

Rajkumar Paira — Project Success Story

LTTS’s Food Package Inspection with Smart Machine Vision System Resolves Operational Inefficiencies

Deficient quality control is a primary reason for product recalls in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. Replacing legacy quality control systems, particularly inspection systems with foremost smart machine vision technologies, has been critical in mitigating such product recalls.

Mar
29
2019

— Company and Product News

Mitsubishi Electric Establishes Company-wide Framework for Reducing Cybersecurity Risks

On April 1, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation will establish the Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) as a new company-wide framework dedicated to promptly and reliably responding to and reducing cybersecurity risks in products and related services in all divisions and branches.

Mar
29
2019

Janice Abel — Technology Trends

2018 and 2019: The Years for Batch Management Software (BMS) and Pharmaceutical Approvals

Record New Pharmaceutical Approvals was One of the Drivers for new BMS Purchases

Mar
28
2019

Mark Sen Gupta — Industry Trends

Digital Transformation for Chemicals Slowly Progressing

I recently attended the second day of the Best Practices for Chemicals conference earlier this month in Houston, Texas. Much of the messaging focused on digital transformation for chemicals and its benefits.

Mar
26
2019

Bob Gill — Industry Trends

5G: Smartphones and Smart Factories

Not too long ago the annual Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the largest and most significant (you have to be there!) event for the mobile telecoms industry, incited little interest in the industrial community.

Mar
26
2019

— Industry Trends

Brexit – When Will Limbo Land Ever End?

Brexit - the withdrawal of the UK from the EU - leaves the country, its businesses and inhabitants in limbo as the planned leave date fast approaches.

Mar
25
2019

— Technology Trends

Week Number Roll Over for GPS Event Could Cause Control System Problems on April 6, 2019

Like the Y2K millennial bug, there is some concern the Week Number Roll Over for GPS receivers has the potential to cause some disruption of electrical and process control systems on the rapidly approaching date of April 6, 2019.

Mar
23
2019

— Company and Product News

Incorporating EAM Maintenance Standards in EAM Systems

With EAM users’ needs expanding to include the use of industry-specific maintenance standards, EAM systems are becoming more sophisticated and purpose-built according to EAM maintenance standards.

Mar
20
2019

Bob Gill — Industry Trends

ABB Connects, Collaborates and Co-Creates with Customers

ARC was recently invited to tour ABB’s Customer Innovation Center in Singapore, which was officially launched in the fourth quarter of 2018.

Mar
20
2019

Rajkumar Paira — Project Success Story

Android-based Remote Lighting Control Solution for Buildings with Energy Saving Capabilities

Lighting accounts for nearly 38 percent of the annual total energy consumed by a modern, commercial building. Although most building managers prefer to rezone their lighting systems and circuits to optimize area illumination and reduce OPEX, it only contributes marginally towards reducing utility costs.