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Control System Trends Driving the Future of Automation

GET INTEGRATED
BECOME
Control Systems integrated into INTELLIGENT
single platform will not only
enable more power for plant
operators, but also allow them to As industrial machines
achieve plant-wide optimization. become smarter with
advanced decision-
making capabilities,
FOSTER CONNECTIVITY control systems will
simultaneously evolve
Seamless integration will empower control from 'brick' to 'brain'.
systems to relay process information to other
resource planning and management systems.
Figure 1

Emerson completed the purchase of GE Intelligent Platforms in 2019. The inclusion of Intelligent Platforms
programmable logic controller (PLC) technologies will aid Emerson, a worldwide pioneer in automation for process
and industrial clientele, to extend its competences in machine control and distinct applications.

Rockwell Automation acquired Kalypso (software delivery and consulting firm), ASEM S.p.A. (a leading provider
of digital automation technologies based in Italy), Avnet Data Security Ltd (an Israeli-based cybersecurity
provider) and systems integrator MESTECH. The acquisition of MESTECH (based out of Pune) enhances Rockwell’s
digital-change offer and spurs business in India.

Siemens will be restructuring into three primary business units and merging the Digital Factory and Process
Industries and Drives divisions into one incorporated business. Its acquisition of Mendix in 2018 and its entry

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