Process Control & Automation

DCS

The Valmet D3 interface, for example, displays real-time process information in a complete customer-oriented graphical HMI.

At the core of control system design are standards, standards and standards

June 15, 2023

The best practices for control system design extend to pursuing a standardized approach to configuring any distributed control system (DCS).

An ABB control system.

How distributed control systems are evolving to meet changing future needs

June 9, 2023

Figure 1: The OT edge expands the DCS and PLCs into a globally-connected, secure infrastructure.

As digital transformation matures, industry enters an exciting era of innovation

Oct. 12, 2022

When manufacturers utilize batch reactors, following the recipe from batch-to-batch and plant-to-plant is critical to manufacture high value-added materials reliably and cost-effectively to spec.

Case study: Replacing a control system to reduce production loss risk

Aug. 26, 2022

NovaTech’s flexible DCS allows companies to quickly ramp up production of both a COVID-19 treatment and a vaccine under EUA.

Distributed control system facilitates expansion for new drugs produced by contract manufacturing organization

Jan. 17, 2022

By enabling their digital transformation journey, chemical producers can confidently leap forward to drive the efficiency and profitability of their entire enterprise.

How a modern DCS can improve plant operations and enable digital transformation

Oct. 14, 2021

DCS

NovaTech’s automation solution provides greater control over batch specifications and simplifies the user interface.

Modernizing aging automation systems with minimal process interruption

July 9, 2021

By guiding operators and avoiding non-essential data that can distract them, a modern DCS improves process visibility, decision-making and safety. Images courtesy of Rockwell Automation

Build your all-star chemical workforce with a modern DCS

July 8, 2020