Pillar to Post: Peter Welander's Blog
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Asset management using diagnostics when it really counts
April 25, 2013
There are similarities between the health of our plants and the health of our bodies. Both send us diagnostic messages if we’re willing to listen to the warnings and act on them. Video: Peter Zornio and Rob McGreevy discuss how and why companies can manage their manufacturing assets better. » more
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April 25, 2013
There are similarities between the health of our plants and the health of our bodies. Both send us diagnostic messages if we’re willing to listen to the warnings and act on them. Video: Peter Zornio and Rob McGreevy discuss how and why companies can manage their manufacturing assets better. » more
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Baxter the robot
January 24, 2013
A robot for unskilled tasks that every plant has. » more
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January 24, 2013
A robot for unskilled tasks that every plant has. » more
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The problem of extra software
January 11, 2013
A compelling reason for getting rid of the programs that you don’t use or need. » more
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January 11, 2013
A compelling reason for getting rid of the programs that you don’t use or need. » more
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Can we draw more children, especially girls, to engineering?
November 30, 2012
Some current efforts are drawing interest. Time will tell if they pay off. » more
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November 30, 2012
Some current efforts are drawing interest. Time will tell if they pay off. » more
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Moving information across an enterprise
November 07, 2012
When there is more and more data available, how does that get turned into useful information and distributed across an enterprise? Video: Ravi Gopinath explains strategies for enterprise control implementation. » more
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November 07, 2012
When there is more and more data available, how does that get turned into useful information and distributed across an enterprise? Video: Ravi Gopinath explains strategies for enterprise control implementation. » more
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Will wireless instrumentation drive wider sensor deployments?
November 06, 2012
Can the convenience and low-cost of wireless instrumentation unleash a flood of pent-up demand for gathering more data? Video: Emerson’s Bob Karschnia provides some market statistics. » more
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November 06, 2012
Can the convenience and low-cost of wireless instrumentation unleash a flood of pent-up demand for gathering more data? Video: Emerson’s Bob Karschnia provides some market statistics. » more
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Engaging the disengaged
November 01, 2012
Changes in how younger people think are influencing how companies design products. Video: Peter Zornio explains elements of Emerson’s development direction. » more
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November 01, 2012
Changes in how younger people think are influencing how companies design products. Video: Peter Zornio explains elements of Emerson’s development direction. » more
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Raising the image of our accidental profession
October 05, 2012
A new strategy to bring greater intentionality to developing our next generation of workers. » more
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October 05, 2012
A new strategy to bring greater intentionality to developing our next generation of workers. » more
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The cloud’s black lining
September 24, 2012
Server farms and data centers exposed as terrible energy wasters and polluters. Where is the efficiency strategy? » more
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September 24, 2012
Server farms and data centers exposed as terrible energy wasters and polluters. Where is the efficiency strategy? » more
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Triumph of the iPad
August 09, 2012
Presentations at NIWeek all seem to talk about how the applications work on iPads. The device has really taken over. » more
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August 09, 2012
Presentations at NIWeek all seem to talk about how the applications work on iPads. The device has really taken over. » more
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BP and the divorce of safety
July 30, 2012
The gulf spill and Texas City explosion still haunt BP. Observations from the Chemical Safety Board and OSHA. » more
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July 30, 2012
The gulf spill and Texas City explosion still haunt BP. Observations from the Chemical Safety Board and OSHA. » more
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Graphics for HMIs Webcast draws record attendance
May 31, 2012
Are effective design concepts common sense? » more
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May 31, 2012
Are effective design concepts common sense? » more
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Electrical equipment suppliers compete for electric vehicle infrastructure
May 11, 2012
As deployments of public fast-charging stations grow, companies vie for reaching early adopters and establishing presence in critical regions. Video: Developments in the growing market. » more
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May 11, 2012
As deployments of public fast-charging stations grow, companies vie for reaching early adopters and establishing presence in critical regions. Video: Developments in the growing market. » more
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Why we worry about cyber security
May 01, 2012
There are times when we see glimmers of hope, and then there are situations like this one. » more
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May 01, 2012
There are times when we see glimmers of hope, and then there are situations like this one. » more
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Apple to build major fuel cell installation for data center
April 05, 2012
Green power for your iCloud application will come from natural gas and solar. » more
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April 05, 2012
Green power for your iCloud application will come from natural gas and solar. » more
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Twilight of nuclear power?
March 15, 2012
The Economist is characterizing it as “the dream that failed.” Is that too harsh a judgment? » more
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March 15, 2012
The Economist is characterizing it as “the dream that failed.” Is that too harsh a judgment? » more
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Wind energy tax credit going away?
February 17, 2012
Industry experts predict new projects will slow or stall. Should subsidies continue? » more
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February 17, 2012
Industry experts predict new projects will slow or stall. Should subsidies continue? » more
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Modern nuclear technology for new plant
February 10, 2012
The NRC has approved plans for the first new nuke plant since 1978, using Generation III+ technology. » more
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February 10, 2012
The NRC has approved plans for the first new nuke plant since 1978, using Generation III+ technology. » more
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Electric car plant going nowhere
January 27, 2012
Perils of governments, national and local, picking technology winners stands out in bankruptcy » more
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January 27, 2012
Perils of governments, national and local, picking technology winners stands out in bankruptcy » more
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Ethanol industry in for changes
January 12, 2012
Changes in tariffs and subsidies will bring greater availability of Ethanol fuel. » more
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January 12, 2012
Changes in tariffs and subsidies will bring greater availability of Ethanol fuel. » more
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The world of IT comes to us, part 2
December 22, 2011
“If you can ping it, you can own it.” » more
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December 22, 2011
“If you can ping it, you can own it.” » more
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The world of IT comes to us, part 1
December 16, 2011
IT cyber security experts look at industrial systems with dismay. Here’s why. » more
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December 16, 2011
IT cyber security experts look at industrial systems with dismay. Here’s why. » more
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Iran fires up nuke plant, connects to grid
September 06, 2011
If you think nuclear plant construction here is slow, Iran’s pace is glacial but after 35 years has finally come full term. » more
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September 06, 2011
If you think nuclear plant construction here is slow, Iran’s pace is glacial but after 35 years has finally come full term. » more
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Growth in the process industry blogging community
May 26, 2011
Two new industry voices join the discussions. » more
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May 26, 2011
Two new industry voices join the discussions. » more
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Control Engineering and the Royal Wedding?
May 02, 2011
Just when you had hoped all the hoopla had passed, one more thing about Westminster Abbey. » more
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May 02, 2011
Just when you had hoped all the hoopla had passed, one more thing about Westminster Abbey. » more
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