Applications Engineering Manager, Jeff Allen, recently co-presented a webcast for Control Engineering covering how edge computing can be used for mission-critical, high-reliability automation and control applications.
Applications demonstrate how edge computing can be used for mission-critical, high-reliability automation and control applications. See how system integrators have applied edge computing and see how it integrates in automation and control applications. Challenges and benefits will be discussed.
Learning objectives:
- Understand how edge computing is being applied to automation and controls.
- Explore how edge computing enables certain applications.
- Learn how edge computing integrates with cloud resources.
- Review application benefits, return on investment considerations, and other benefits for automation and controls.
Why Edge Computing Matters for Manufacturers
Edge computing brings data processing closer to the source of production, reducing latency, improving real-time decision-making, and enhancing the overall reliability of production systems. Manufacturers using edge solutions can:
- Process critical data locally to gain near-instant insights without waiting for cloud processing
- Keep systems running and maintain control during network disruptions or cloud outages
- Reduce bandwidth and storage requirements by filtering and summarizing data at the edge
Integrating Edge Computing with Existing Automation Systems
For manufacturers already operating advanced automation systems, edge computing can complement existing architectures without requiring a full overhaul by:
- Identifying which data streams benefit most from local processing
- Ensuring secure data transmission between edge devices and central systems
- Choosing compatible hardware and software for integration with your current PLC, SCADA, and historian setups
Presented By:
Jeffrey Allen, Applications Engineering Manager, E Tech Group
Nate Kay, P.E., Control Systems Engineer, MartinCSI
Moderated By:
David Miller, Content Manager, CFE Media and Technology