Automation & IT

Chemical plants encounter an array of challenges – and automation can help to provide solutions. Entire processes can be automated, ranging from process control systems to weighing technology to batch requirements.

Articles

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The chemical industry faces infrastructure gaps as major automation providers roll out AI capabilities for aging facilities.
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Drone and Security Fence
From AI-powered cameras to crash-proof gates, manufacturers deploy cutting-edge defenses as CFATS expires.
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How They Made It Work
How data modeling and advanced analytics can help manufacturing facilities lower risks during hurricane season
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Sustainability Meets Digitalization
How process plants are leveraging IoT, business intelligence and data modeling to deliver on their environmental goals.

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Companies are creating a new generation of AI-assisted alarm management solutions.
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80% of organizations hit by email-related breaches in past year, with chemical companies at high risk as IT-OT integration expands attack surface
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Chemical recycler's pilot plant in Italy utilizes open automation system to scale up microwave-assisted depolymerization PET process.
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July 7, 2023
A seamless flow of data can help chemical manufacturers easily access the data they need to track and report on progress against sustainability.
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June 7, 2023
Three key cybersecurity pitfalls and ways chemical processing companies can avoid them.
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April 17, 2023
How Shell and other chemical process plants establish performance benchmarks and improve operations using 3D modeling
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March 27, 2023
An effective cybersecurity strategy requires teamwork, sound policies and common sense