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Control covers both print and digital formats and focuses on traditional process industries such as chemicals, oil and gas, food, paper, plastics, metals, and textiles, along with power generation and water/wastewater treatment services. Our goal is to provide valuable information for engineers, operations staff, and managers involved in the design, commissioning, maintenance, and optimization of automation technologies in these essential sectors.

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ODVA turns 30 and looks to automation’s future

1 week ago | controlglobal.com | Jim Montague

ODVA celebrated its 30th anniversary at its 23rd annual members meeting in Clearwater, Fla., on Mar. 19-20, and traced the evolution and present impacts of its core Common Industrial Protocol (CIP) specifications and technology, which serves as the backbone of its EtherNet/IP protocol and automation network.
Schneider Electric use automation, energy management and digitalization to shape the future

1 week ago | controlglobal.com | Jim Montague

By combining automation, electrification and digitalization, Schneider Electric demonstrated its recent advances in open, software-defined automation and other innovations on Mar. 31-Apr. 4 in its exhibits at Hannover Messe 2025 in Germany. The company reports its users and the industries they serve are beset by changing competitive landscapes, rapid technological advances, rising energy costs, stringent environmental regulations, and supply chain issue.
Bentley partners with Google to aid infrastructures with asset analytics

1 week ago | controlglobal.com | Jim Montague

Bentley Systems Inc. announced Apr. 9 it’s gained new asset analytics capabilities by using Imagery Insights from Google Maps Platform to rapidly detect and analyze roadway conditions. These new capabilities are part of Bentley’s Blyncsy software that applies AI to crowdsourced imagery for automated asset detection and inspection. They’ll help infrastructure professionals improve roadway maintenance and support disaster recovery.
ISA-95 standard updated to integrate enterprise and manufacturing control systems

2 weeks ago | controlglobal.com | Jim Montague

The International Society of Automation published Apr. 10 its ANSI/ISA-95.00.01-2025 (IEC 62264-1 Mod), “Enterprise-control system integration—part 1: models and terminology.” This is the latest update of the ISA-95 series, which are widely used, international standards that describe how to integrate logistics systems with manufacturing control systems.
Beyond the buzz: Unpacking AI’s industrial adoption

2 weeks ago | controlglobal.com | Len Vermillion

Hear from four technology editors as they explain the current usage and future potential for artificial intelligence (AI) in process automation. Each panelist in the first video of this three-part series on AI in Industrial Automation looks at the use of AI in various industrial sectors. As part of this discussion, Control's editor in chief, Len Vermillion, discusses what he’s hearing from executives and engineering managers in the continuous process space.
AI and algorithms aid automation and autonomy

2 weeks ago | controlglobal.com | Jim Montague

Why this article is important:The article emphasizes that wireless, edge, mobility and cloud technologies must be adopted as a unified ecosystem, rather than standalone upgrades. It reframes traditional ROI discussions around wireless (e.g., cost savings from reduced cabling) to include benefits like improved asset management and reduced downtime, which are central to process efficiency and reliability.
Switch, baby, switch

2 weeks ago | controlglobal.com | Béla Lipták

Why this article is important:The article frames climate change as a process control problem, making it directly relatable to how process engineers think. It stresses that money, not education or legislation alone, must be the manipulated variable, highlighting the need for clear, impactful control strategies—a concept central to process engineering.
Plan and proof test for wireless penetration

3 weeks ago | controlglobal.com | Jim Montague

Why this article is important:The article emphasizes that not all wireless technologies are appropriate for every process environment — process engineers must evaluate options based on physical constraints, criticality and data needs. It reinforces that wireless networks should be designed based on process objectives, not the other way around. It highlights the value of working with system integrators to co-develop infrastructure strategies tailored to specific process environments.
Ask the Experts: Small modular reactors and sensors

3 weeks ago | controlglobal.com | Béla Lipták

Why this article is important:This article offers a technical introduction to SMRs — a cutting-edge area that may redefine how process engineers think about power generation, modular design and distributed energy systems. It raises key questions around coolant level measurement technologies, such as noncontacting gravity sensors vs. traditional methods. It helps engineers better understand the economic and logistical drivers behind the shift toward modular systems.
Sandy Vasser: At the forefront of oil and gas process automation

3 weeks ago | controlglobal.com | Len Vermillion

Key highlights:The article follows Sandy Vasser’s 39-year journey, showcasing how traditional engineering practices evolved through innovation. Vasser's “It Just Happens” initiative offers a blueprint for how standardization and automation can dramatically reduce complexity, costs, and timelines in large-scale process engineering projects.