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System integration success: Lessons learned from 10 years in automation
Control Systems

System integration success: Lessons learned from 10 years in automation

"The interesting thing to me is how interested academia is at every level in filling out the skills gap, the systems integration skills gap."
Podcast: How major tech players are transforming manufacturing software solutions
Control Systems

Podcast: How major tech players are transforming manufacturing software solutions

In this episode of Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast, Greg Martin discusses recent developments in systems integration and recaps his experience at IMTS.
Ransomware attacks are on the rise for industry
Industrial Cybersecurity

Ransomware attacks are on the rise for industry

Dragos report details how global tensions are driving both opportunity and cover for industrial cyber-criminals
Why Your Plant Should Partner With A System Integrator
Industrial Automation

The future of CSIA and what to expect in 2024

"What we really want to do is create a pathway for training for our members so that they can get more enablement towards adopting best practices for themselves."
Podcast Why Your Plant Should Partner With A System Integrator
Industrial Automation

Podcast: Why your plant should partner with a system integrator

In this episode of The Tool Belt, Karen Griffin from Hargrove Controls and Automation discusses the importance of system integrators, and how automation technologies are changing...
The Spectrum Of Broken — Should You Replace Outdated Parts If They Are Still Functional
Control Systems

When is the right time to upgrade outdated parts?

"Just how broke is it? At what point is that costing you more money than it would cost to install a more robust, let's say, device level ring with EtherNet/IP. "
Podcast The Spectrum Of Broken — Should You Replace Outdated Parts If They Are Still Functional
Control Systems

Podcast: The spectrum of broken — Should you replace outdated parts if they are still functional?

In this episode of The Tool Belt, 2023 CSIA Rising Star Award recipient Sean Phillips deconstructs the old adage “if it's not broke, don't fix it” and explains why this mentality...
How Advances In Industrial Motors And Controls Can Boost The Bottom Line
Industrial Motors

How advances in industrial motors and controls can boost the bottom line

Sheila Kennedy says revolutionary approaches in design and technology yield unique benefits.
The Changing Role Of Control System Integrators In The Automation Industry
Control Systems

What challenges and opportunities lie ahead for control system integrators?

"People understand that they do need to do digitalization, you're getting less pushback on that, and I think people are really kind of understanding."
Podcast The Changing Role Of Control System Integrators In The Automation Industry
Control Systems

Podcast: The changing role of control system integrators in the automation industry

In this episode of The Tool Belt, three system integrator professionals share their perspectives on where the automation industry is heading.
Take The Fear Out Of Going Wireless By Using A Stepwise Approach
Wireless Networking

Take the fear out of going wireless by using a stepwise approach

Consider a stepwise approach to put wireless safely and reliably into a plant.
The Secret To Smooth Batch Process Operations Is Close Partnership With A Systems Integrator
Industrial Automation

The secret to smooth batch process operations is close partnership with a systems integrator

In this installment of Automation Zone, learn how experts in the system integrator community can help support your business goals.
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Compressed Air Systems

How to collect and utilize compressed air system data

In this episode of the Plant Services Compressed Air Podcast series, Neil Mehltretter and Werner Rauer explore the benefits of compressed air system data monitoring.
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Industrial Automation

The future of industrial work is changing fast

In this installment of Automation Zone, learn how system integrators are poised to help you navigate the changing who, what, and where of your job.
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Control Systems

The future of industrial work: Navigating current and future challenges

In this episode of The Tool Belt, José Rivera shares a preview of this year's CSIA Executive Conference.
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IIoT

Achieve greater uptime via smarter control systems

In this edition of What Works, Schneider Electric’s Lexington manufacturing facility uses the IIoT to reduce system downtime by 5%.
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Industrial Automation

Case study: Chemical manufacturer undergoes multi-plant control system upgrade

All three plants upgraded control systems, cooling systems, and relief systems, and the new technology supports the manufacturer’s strength in advanced chemical processes.