John Tsia-Chuen Kan

Jul 25, 2024 | plantengineering.com | Chris Vavra |Micah Statler |Thomas Burke |John Tsia-Chuen Kan

Plant Engineering’s top 5 articles online about Industry 4.0 posted over the last year covered leveraging workforce dynamics, Industry 4.0’s impact on plant automation and more. 1. When and how to leverage workforce dynamics when adopting technologiesHow to keep the workforce engaged and developing as we continue to implement Industry 4.0.2.

Jul 16, 2024 | plantengineering.com | Micah Statler |Thomas Burke |John Tsia-Chuen Kan |Chase Wentzky |Chris Vavra

Learning ObjectivesRecognize the key developments from Industry 1.0 through Industry 4.0 and how each phase has built upon the previous to revolutionize manufacturing and production practices.

May 1, 2024 | automationworld.com | John Tsia-Chuen Kan

When discussing an industrial enterprise, Industry 4.0 is always mentioned and often overused. Despite this, nearly everyone agrees it is critical to get the right data in a sustainable fashion from edge devices to individuals who can use the data to make better business decisions. However, there is the risk is that too much data collection, without proper foresight, can rapidly overwhelm a plant Ethernet network or a multiple location secure network if poorly designed.

Dec 19, 2023 | plantengineering.com | Thomas Burke |John Tsia-Chuen Kan |Chase Wentzky |Eric Whitley |Chris Vavra

Learning Objectives Understand network considerations with edge computing. Learn how time-sensitive networking (TSN) enables faster reaction time in manufacturing. Learn how real-time decision making can be enabled with TSN. Edge computing insights Smart applications generate unprecedented data volumes, enabling deep insights into equipment status and processes, leading to enhanced productivity and efficiency improvements.

Dec 15, 2023 | plantengineering.com | Chris Vavra |John Tsia-Chuen Kan |Chase Wentzky |Eric Whitley

RespondentsMithun Nagabhairava, senior manager, data science and AI, Kalypso, Austin, Tex. Daniel Pender, global manager, markets and strategy, Rockwell Automation, MilwaukeeJoe Wagner, MS, field application engineer, Red Lion, SacramentoQuestion: How can artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) be leveraged in plant automation to drive process optimization?