Upcoming Advancements in Automation and Controls Industry Will Assist the Growth of Industry

Automation and control aids the modern manufacturing and supply chains to monitor and control industrial operations with lesser human interference. The need for industrial control systems and building automation and control is increasing among consumers with growing use of AI-based automation and edge computing. According to Allied Market Research, the global automation and controls market is anticipated to grow at a significant CAGR from 2021 to 2030. Adoption of automation and control in industrial, residential, and commercial sector is speeding up with latest technological advancements in the market.

Market players are investing in continual development with a vision to serve the customer base with top-notch technologies. ABB, a leading global technology company, recently launched the most updated version of its ABB Ability Sugar Library. The latest version is enhanced with additional features and serves as a control engineering inventory for sugar manufacturers. It helps to reduce operational costs, and improve reliability and quality in operations. The recent version comes with a high-performance human-machine interface (HMI) which assists with rapid identification and resolution of process disturbances with alarm messages. With HMI, the operation teams can stay updated with real-time process insights. It also provides visually available trends which help operators and plant engineers to focus on the continual improvement of the ongoing process. The sugar library is compatible with ABB’s most recent versions of the distributed control system, ABB Ability System 800xA, and supports ABB Ability Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) and will support ABB's customers and system integrators for plant optimization and expansion.

ABB’s global market leadership in distributed control systems is confirmed for the 22nd consecutive year. Over the years, ABB has been developing and providing digital solutions to numerous industries. Ceaseless investment of the company in technological advancements and extensive domain knowledge in multiple industrial sectors helps it meet rapidly changing customer requirements in the market. ABB's developments are majorly centered on expanding technologies, such as select I/O, modular automation, and secure edge integrated solutions to meet new process and business issues while safeguarding investments. Bernhard Eschermann, Chief Technology Officer, ABB Process Automation believes, these developments are required to accelerate effective implementation of industrial IoT and agile navigation in Industry 4.0.

Market players are adopting strategic collaborations and acquisitions for the development of advanced products and market expansion. Carrier Global Corporation’s (CARR) Automated Logic, has announced the acquisition of a leading provider of automated building controls, Integrated Control Systems (ICSI) with a vision to strengthen its building automation and controls business. With the acquisition of ICSI, Carrier aims to supply advanced value-added services and diversify its expertise in sustainable building solutions and linked services. Additionally, Carrier plans its geographical expansion with ICSI buyout. This acquisition supports Carrier’s HVAC business. The company recently joined hands with Barrisol to develop a range of integrated air conditioning solutions to improve indoor air quality. The company and its subsidiaries are working on numerous advanced projects in the HVAC segment such as air monitors and a range of rooftop air conditioning packaged units. These activities are making a significant contribution to the growth of the company

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