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TECH FLASH

ARC publishes global service supplier selection guide

The guide contains both selection criteria and workflow steps for choosing a service company.

Shane O'Halloran

April 28, 2013

It is designed to help industrial organizations make quicker, more informed decisions.

TECH FLASH

sercos international to present new technologies

A new approach to integrating machinery is designed for less complexity.

March 26, 2013

A common infrastructure allows sercos telegrams, CIP messages and TCP/IP telegrams to run on a single cable.

TECH FLASH

Critical infrastructure and cybersecurity receive executive attention

President Obama issued an executive order on cybersecurity.

Shane O'Halloran

March 26, 2013

The document outlines a Cybersecurity Framework to address new risks.

TECH FLASH

Keeping key performance indicators in context

Treating key performance indicators as isolated values is a common mistake.

Shane O'Halloran

March 26, 2013

To get the most out of KPIs, incorporate them into the rest of your operation’s analytics.

Tech Update: Wireless Applications

Eliminate wires and legwork with radio communications

Wireless systems help alleviate plant installation obstructions and provide cost efficiencies. With FSMA looming, it’s time to get moving to support electronic recordkeeping with wireless capabilities.

Wayne Labs

March 6, 2013

Look around you. You probably have operating parameters you’d like to measure and track to satisfy the requirements of regulators, especially with FDA getting serious about implementing parts of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

Improving SCADA and Industrial Controls Systems

Improving SCADA and industrial control systems

Everyone agrees security for industrial systems should be easier to deploy and more effective.

Shane O'Halloran

February 26, 2013

One improvement would be implementation of better standards for information exchange between security systems.

TECH FLASH

Real-time visibility of OEE quality metrics separates industry winners from losers

How can operations continue to improve after obvious measures have been taken?

Shane O'Halloran

February 26, 2013

Operations with real-time visibility of quality metrics outperform those that don’t.

TECH FLASH

Selecting the best temperature measurement and control systems for your plant

PID, data acquisition and programmable logic controller systems all have benefits and drawbacks.

February 26, 2013

Depending on an operation’s needs, one or a combination of systems may be best.

TECH FLASH

Connecting ERP with HACCP, LIMS and PLM systems

For farm-to-fork control of products, build your ERP system on your HACCP plan and connect it with lab and product lifecycle systems.

Wayne Labs

January 28, 2013

For farm-to-fork control of products, build your ERP system on your HACCP plan and connect it with lab and product lifecycle systems.

TECH FLASH

Vibratory sieves improve productivity and product purity for bakery ingredient supplier

Following successful trials to check-screen bakery ingredients, Zeelandia purchased two Russell Compact sieves to boost productivity and ensure hygiene standards.

Wayne Labs

January 28, 2013

Following successful trials to check-screen bakery ingredients, Zeelandia purchased two Russell Compact sieves to boost productivity and ensure hygiene standards.