In the information technology world, open-source platforms and software, as an alternative to proprietary ones, have long been commonly accepted. In process controls, not so much. That could be ...

There are several hundred peaking power plants in the US equipped with Pratt & Whitney FT8 turbines. Operators of these plants face an aggravating inability to diagnose and correct system issues due ...

Emerging electronic control challenges in process industries revolve around the increasing complexity and connectivity of systems, alongside the need for greater efficiency, reliability, and security.

Clustered storage is everywhere; are we seeing the end of the dual controller architecture?The traditional dual controller storage architecture has been with us for a long time, but with IBM's ...

The idea of modularity in automation hardware and software has been a long sought-after goal across the manufacturing and processing industries. Taking a tour through any production facility will ...

For utilities and IPPs operating older gas turbines, the superior reliability, availability and safety resulting from the application of open control systems equates directly to greater unit ...

Boeing is making changes to the 737 Max flight-control system’s software architecture after the FAA discovered potential issues during its June testing, according to a report. The Seattle Times ...