The shockwaves felt from the COVID-19 pandemic have left uncertainty in the air—and shelves bare. While it’s an extreme case, panic buying left its imprint on the supply chain, leaving those behind the scenes scrambling to satisfy demand. The period of panic consumerism born from COVID-19 helped underscore the need for a supply chain safety…
DetailsWhen talking about technology, fast-paced change is the name of the game. SCADA is no different. For decades, SCADA has been a critical piece of many automation systems, with the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) only increasing SCADA’s potential value and impact in the automation field. But the increased inclusion of IIoT gives both returns…
DetailsLook in almost any automated factory today and you’re bound to see machinery running on PLCs (programmable logic controllers). Their rugged durability has made them prime assets on production floors. Another contender, microcontrollers, carry very similar functionality to PLCs—and also have their uses. But while this small, single-chip computing device has an edge on PLCs…
DetailsSometimes it can seem like operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) live on two separate planets, especially where data retrieval is concerned. But as Industry 4.0 develops, a business’s continued success is tied to how well both OT and IT staff can access data essential for decision-making and efficient plant procedures. SCADA may provide…
DetailsCrises have a way of shining a light on outdated or problematic modes of doing things, especially in hindsight—but sometimes as they’re ongoing as well. The pandemic caused by COVID-19 provides an excellent example. As automation production went global, select areas became key production hubs. This centralized production, once thought to buoy process control and…
DetailsRevere’s spent 30+ years helping our OEM customers grow their businesses with world-class controls solutions. This hasn’t happened because we’re inherently some special organization; rather, it’s because of our people. The teams that make up Revere are our not-so-secret ingredients to success. We’ve got a deep bench of people serving our OEM clients every day,…
DetailsWhen you think about automation, what comes to mind? A robot or machine sensor might. But that’s only part of the picture. Automation involves much more than an individual machine or component: successful automation strategies string across entire operations, tying technologies together. In a nutshell, that’s the purpose of an umbrella IIoT network. And it’s…
DetailsControl systems integration calls for both experience and efficiency to ensure a project’s success. Staying under budget, within deadlines, and in line with (or even above) expectations depends on a qualified control systems integrator who knows the keys to successful integration. As you vet prospective control systems specialists, they should answer these core questions. How…
DetailsAs an OEM, you’d like your products to be pushed further, reaching untapped markets and branching out into new brands. But what happens when an unforeseen disruption creates a colossal kink in the supply and service chain? It can lead to massive siphoning of resources, man hours, and revenue. Look no further than COVID-19 for…
DetailsTravel back a few decades, or just 10 years for that matter, and you might find a biomass infrastructure that looks a lot different. For instance, you might not see a biomass control room with operators en masse—but there’d be more than just a handful. Now, biomass plants operate with fewer on-site personnel, and intuitive…
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