The Future of IIoT - How Innovation Drives Industry 4.0

The Future of IIoT - How Innovation Drives Industry 4.0

It’s exciting when valves and other equipment communicate with people—sending complex data through the air to predict maintenance, prevent failure through predictive analytics, and enhance performance. But the future of the IIoT involves an even more sophisticated evolution where devices communicate with each other to solve problems and even make decisions. The 4th industrial revolution will make history with the emergence of so-called “cyber-physical systems,” which enable the evolution of artificial intelligence.

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Building Industrial Engineering Startups that Make an Impact

Building Industrial Engineering Startups that Make an Impact

For more than 30 years, Steve Tourigny has been involved in the design, development, and management of many products, processes, plants, and businesses. Through his experience, he gained expertise with startups, helping companies get key projects off the ground. With extensive engineering, operations and partnering experience, he now works has an independent consultant servicing a variety of industries in an advisory capacity.

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For Problem Solving Pumps & Valves, Look at the System as a Whole

For Problem Solving Pumps & Valves, Look at the System as a Whole

Abhijit Ray Chauduri has been associated with pump and valve selection, evaluation, procurement, and operation supervision for nearly 34 years. Currently based in Kolkata, India, he is the head of the Pumping Systems Group inside the VA TECH WABAG organization. He oversees the selection, procurement, and operational issues related to pumps, valves, and the associated electrical and mechanical equipment.

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Precise Calculation Leads to High Performance Engineered Equipment

Precise Calculation Leads to High Performance Engineered Equipment

Johan Meijer has spent the past four decades solving engineering problems related to pumping system design—working closely with valves, pumps, and hoses. His experience and knowledge became so deep he developed a powerful and strategic calculation program for high pressure peristaltic pumps that is provided free to end users.

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Training and Education for Hydraulic Equipment and Seal Selection

Training and Education for Hydraulic Equipment and Seal Selection

Adolfo Gomez began his career working with agricultural irrigation. This led to hands-on work for chemical processing plants and oil refineries. His diverse experience developed into a passion for teaching and training young end users and sharing his more than three decades of knowledge and experience.

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