Many industrialized countries are facing a critical shortage of high-tech engineers. To combat these labor challenges, many companies are increasingly choosing new technologies that expand productivity, decrease labor and engineering costs, increase uptime, and slash error rates. One way to achieve this is through a distributed control architecture, comprised of a network of interconnected controllers, computers, and other automation devices used to monitor and precisely control production processes.
In modern manufacturing, businesses face three core challenges: escalating costs, a growing skills gap, and the relentless pursuit of returns on investment (ROI).