Integration of process control and IT: closer than you think.(Four-Minute Focus)

From: Solutions - for People, Processes and Paper | Date: September 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

True, seamless integration of Information Technology (IT) and process control has long been the Holy Grail of automation in the paper industry. How close are we to achieving that goal today? Technically, we can do it. Realistically, there are still some barriers.

All the pieces are in place that can bring everything together using your existing network infrastructure--from the field sensors producing measurements on the plant floor through the order entry and management system in the front office, wherever that office may be.

The gap between wanting process control/IT ...

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