DÜSSELDORF - Emerson (NYSE: NYSE:EMR), a global technology and software firm, has announced a new automation architecture called Boundless Automation™, aimed at enhancing industrial manufacturing efficiency by integrating intelligent field, edge, and cloud computing.
The announcement was made at the Emerson Exchange EMEA 2024 conference in Düsseldorf, attended by leaders from various industries including chemical, life sciences, and energy.
The company's modern automation strategy seeks to dismantle the existing data silos that have hindered the full realization of digital transformation benefits in manufacturing.
With the introduction of a unifying data fabric, Emerson's approach is designed to facilitate the flow and usability of data, while also improving security across three domains: the intelligent field, a modern software-defined edge, and the cloud.
Emerson's President and CEO Lal Karsanbhai explained that the proliferation of data and the development of advanced software are ushering in a new era of productivity. The Boundless Automation architecture aims to democratize data access, providing a platform for both human operators and AI engines to derive continuous insights.
The intelligent field component of the architecture will allow for simplified data access from diverse sources and applications, leveraging technologies like 5G and Advanced Physical Layer (APL) for global connectivity.
The OT edge will offer a modern, secure computing environment with low latency, facilitating collaboration between IT and OT professionals. The cloud aspect will support complex operations with extensive analytical computing power and enterprise collaboration.
Emerson, with a majority stake in AspenTech, is positioned to engineer and deploy this new architecture, which is expected to optimize operations across various facets of production, including reliability, safety, sustainability, and workforce management.
This initiative is part of Emerson's broader goal to help industries achieve operational improvements and sustainability objectives. The company's portfolio of technologies in development is intended to serve as the foundation for the future of Boundless Automation.
The news article is based on a press release statement from Emerson.
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