In industrial and process plant operations, there are numerous challenges that can disrupt smooth functioning and profitability. From aging equipment to a need for more resources and staff skills gaps ...

In the manufacturing world, the word “retrofit” many times is feared to mean “lost production.” In other words, plants—or at least parts of plants—must be shut down for equipment to be upgraded. And ...

Centrifugal pumps are the most common pumps in a process plant. Despite their pivotal role in operations, however, they are often the plant's least understood and most inefficiently operated equipment ...

CPM|Crown, headquartered in Minneapolis, has expanded its Lifecycle360 offerings to include Plant Operations, expanding its suite of support services to eight offerings that help oilseed, renewable ...

Learn how AI can be trained to emulate the expertise of seasoned plant professionals, bridging the gap left by retiring workers and safeguarding decades of tribal knowledge. Understand the ...

Over the past few decades, various control disciplines like process, batch, motion and discrete control have been consolidated into a single, common automation architecture. This integration has ...

Managers know that valves are important to plant operation. That’s why keeping them in top condition is a priority. Upgrading to advanced valve designs and reducing stress on valve materials are just ...