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In today’s interconnected world, ADISRA SmartView has long provided powerful capabilities like Web API (Application Programming Interface) support and OpenWeather API drivers to enhance automation and enable data-driven decision-making.  While APIs have been integral to computing for decades, modern web APIs leverage HTTP to provide seamless access to machine-readable data in JSON or XML format. […]

I recently reflected on a one-day seminar by Edward R. Tufte on The Visual Display of Quantitative Information*.  One principle stood out:  “Above all else, show the data.”  Tufte emphasized that the primary goal of data visualization is to present information with clarity and precision, free from unnecessary clutter or distractions.  This insight led me

Denis Panjuta is the founder of AI Academy, his post (link) prompted me to reflect on the different layers of AI and how they are depicted in literature, articles, and films.  It’s fascinating to see how our perception of AI continues to evolve, influencing both public understanding and industry expectations.  In my field—industrial automation—AI is

After spending more years than I would like to count working with Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software, I began reflecting on how advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), cloud computing, the convergence of IT and OT, and the shift from desktops to mobile

Last week, we explored the Six Big Losses and their impact on production line efficiency and productivity.  There is a critical intersection between energy efficiency and productivity, however, that manufacturers cannot overlook. Rising energy costs and regulatory challenges in today’s environment can heavily impact a company’s bottom line—and consumers, suppliers, and vendors increasingly demand sustainably

A recurring theme when speaking with customers is their drive to enhance production efficiency.  The key metric in this pursuit is Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), which measures the performance of equipment and manufacturing processes.  Central to OEE is the concept of the “Six Major Losses,” a foundational element of Total Quality Management (TQM) and Total

This week, we are excited to feature a guest blogger, Bryan Morgan.  Bryan is a Strategy Consultant at Morgan Consulting, LLC, with 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including the past 15 years working for biologic drug manufacturers.  You can connect with Bryan here.     The world of medicine is rapidly evolving, bringing groundbreaking therapies to patients

Blog written by Connor Gadbois and Marcia Gadbois In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the convergence of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), digital transformation, and enhanced supply chain connectivity redefine how businesses operate and collaborate with suppliers and customers. This heightened connectivity while unlocking unprecedented opportunities for efficiency and innovation, also amplifies the critical

We look ahead with optimism to the technological trends poised to shape industrial automation in 2025.  Building on the lessons of the past year, the industry is well-positioned to embrace cutting-edge innovations that drive progress, efficiency, and growth. The Industrial Automation Market was valued at $182.1 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at

As we move into 2025, the Industrial Automation industry is witnessing a growing shift among customers and hardware suppliers from proprietary closed systems to open, collaborative, and scalable solutions that power the future’s connected factories and intelligent systems.  This trend is exemplified by the Linux operating system market growth, that The Business Research Company projects

Automation has been a part of human history since the beginning of time.  Creating mechanisms to perform specific, predetermined tasks has always been rooted in the human desire to focus on more meaningful pursuits.  The term “automation” originates from the Ancient Greek word automaton (αὐτόματον), meaning “acting of one’s own will.”  In Homer’s works from