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Exploring wireless advances in industrial process

Jan. 8, 2025
A Control Amplified podcast with Ian Verhappen, wireless technology expert and Control contributing editor

In the first Control Amplified podcast of 2025, wireless technology expert Ian Verhappen joins Len Vermillion for a discussion on the past, present and future of wireless technology for industrial operations.

Among their topics are the fast advances and usage of wireless in industrial plants, why Wi-Fi advancement enables more efficient operations, the growing influence of Bluetooth Low Energy on the plant floor, and the need for cybersecurity to advance in lock step with these technologies.

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In addition, they look at the process for adopting new technologies in industry and why software will be the focus of development over the next decade.

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Control Amplified | The process automation podcast

The Control Amplified Podcast offers in-depth interviews and discussions with industry experts about important topics in the process control and automation field, and goes beyond Control's print and online coverage to explore underlying issues affecting users, system integrators, suppliers and others in these industries.

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