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Controlling past, present and future
Dec 14, 2022 Since the first PLC was introduced, automation controllers have been a staple in industrial applications, boosting productivity and enabling the digitalisation of manufacturing activities. As the needs of users have evolved, these devices are continuing...
Digital twins heat up the capabilities of energy storage plants
Aug 9, 2022 Renewable natural gas (RNG), solar, wind and other sustainable resources are at the core of decarbonisation and energy transition strategies. To effectively support their large-scale adoption, it is necessary to ensure dispatchable generation and...
Deliver high-quality solids – without any mix-up
May 24, 2022 Ever present in the chemical processing industry (CPI), solid mixing and blending are among the most crucial operations that influence end product quality. By avoiding under- and over-processing, manufacturers can deliver superior chemicals while...
Getting smart with PAT
Mar 27, 2022 Boosting manufacturing flexibility, efficiency and productivityMartin Gadsby, Director at Optimal Industrial Automation and Optimal Industrial Technologies, looks at the latest trends in Process Analytical Technology (PAT) and digitalisation shaping the...
Combine PAT with automation to unleash the potential of Smart Factories
Dec 1, 2021 When backed by Process Analytical Technology (PAT), Smart Factories can maximize responsiveness on the factory floor by leveraging data generated throughout the entire manufacturing process. This leads to substantial improvements in product quality,...
A comprehensive guide to PAT for OSD manufacturing
Jun 22, 2021 Manufacturers of oral solid dose (OSD) pharmaceutical formulations need the right tools to effectively compete in a market that is continuously growing and highly regulated. The adoption of a suitable Process Analytical Technology (PAT) framework can help...