December 2021

While our changing climate presents daunting challenges, there’s even greater upside potential, according to Mark Kennedy. He believes the worldwide call to action we face also...

Mike Fahrion of MultiTech Systems shows how Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, and 4G and 5G cellular can simplify and streamline wireless applications

As wireless applications multiply, acceptance and comfort levels rise, prices drop, and new capabilities are discovered. Suppliers including Endress+Hauser, Fluke, Freewave, Honeywell...

How two-degree-of-freedom controllers both optimize setpoint response and minimize the effect of load disturbances

Comparing and contrasting available wireless technologies is crucial for selecting the most useful wireless solutions. Here are the characteristics and highlights of many of today...

Phoenix Contact's Justin Shade shows how to use assessment results to design the best-suited wireless solution to meet the individual needs of each setting—such as dealing with...

The introduction of Ethernet-APL technology earlier this year is an important technology milestone, enabling a new, high-performance paradigm of digital field communications for...

Emerson's Shane Hale dispels wireless myths to focus on network priorities

A little patience and willingness are what wireless and digitalization chiefly need

Eight of the Tennessee Valley Authority's combined-cycle plans implemented WirelessHART to monitor 40-60 sensors and other instruments at each site to upgrade condition monitoring...

System integrator GPA performs site and risk assessments, as well as testing and validation, to identify and implement the most appropriate combination of wireless technologies...

Wireless is way easier than it was before, but some crucial requirements and tasks are still needed for success

Some of the key issues we'll be working on in the coming year

While sustainability is among the most pressing issues of our time, many process plants are ill equipped to accurately measure the overall impacts of their operations on the environment...