Articles & News on Operations & Management

Weidmüller Group Announces Randy Sadler as New President & CEO of Weidmuller USA

  • June 7, 2024
  • News

Weidmüller Group is pleased to announce that Randy Sadler has been named the new president and CEO of Weidmuller USA, headquartered in Richmond, Va.

Using First-principles Models in the Digital Age

  • by Dr. R. Russell Rhinehart
  • June 6, 2024
  • Feature

Have you ever wondered why we discard process knowledge and revert to Laplace transforms and linear models for control when first-principles models can work? So did I.

Siemens Accelerates Hydrogen Ramp-up with Generative Artificial Intelligence

  • June 6, 2024
  • News

To accelerate the hydrogen ramp-up, the technology company Siemens will be supporting companies in the hydrogen industry with software tools based on generative artificial intelligence.

Why Standardized Work Instructions Are Integral for Continuous Improvement

  • by Anthony Borges
  • June 5, 2024
  • Feature

Integrating Standardized Work Instructions (SWIs) onto the shopfloor leads to improved manufacturing consistency, quality, efficiency, safety, compliance and training effectiveness.

AI at Scale: A Blueprint for Sustainable Energy Transformation in Manufacturing

  • by Philippe Rambach
  • June 5, 2024
  • Feature

Escalating energy demand and mounting environmental concerns are accelerating the need for sustainable energy practices in manufacturing.

Badger Meter Introduces BlueEdge for Smart Water Systems Management

  • June 4, 2024
  • News

A tailorable, connected suite of solutions from Badger Meter enables confidence in operations for global utility, commercial and industrial water customers.

Siemens Drives Sustainable and Future-proof Power Distribution Across Norway

  • June 4, 2024
  • News

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has signed a six-year framework agreement with Norgesnett to deliver SF6 gas-free switchgear in the form of the 8DJH 24–blue GIS switchgear, alongside compact substations.

Comau: Supporting Sustainability on Multiple Fronts

  • by Renee Bassett
  • June 3, 2024
  • Feature

From robots to design-to-manufacture production lines, Comau brings its sustainable automation to companies across the globe. 

Armexa Partners with ISA to Offer Standards-based OT Cybersecurity Training

  • June 3, 2024
  • News

Armexa has entered into a course licensing agreement with ISA to deliver its industrial cybersecurity training suite of courses to clients based in North America.

MQTT: The Path to Smart Manufacturing Sustainability

  • by Ravi Subramanyan
  • June 3, 2024
  • Feature

MQTT-based strategies consider the manufacturing environment and continually seek opportunities for  improvement.