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Why Most Modern Process Plants Fail to Take Full Advantage of Automation System Capabilities

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Paul Darnbrough

Paul Darnbrough

Paul Darnbrough, P.E., CAP, is a principal at ControlsPR and previously worked in the Automation Solutions Group at MAVERICK Technologies, a Rockwell Automation company. He has more than 25 years of experience in engineering, documentation, and construction of automated industrial and process control systems. Paul has worked with clients ranging in size from small single-owner operations up to Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, involving operations in the plastics, food, dairy, chemicals, material handling, discrete manufacturing, water treatment, and pharmaceutical industries.

Recent Posts:

Why Most Modern Process Plants Fail to Take Full Advantage of Automation System Capabilities

The way we have started automobiles through the years is a simple analogy to the progress, or lack t...
Paul Darnbrough Dec 23, 2019 9:00:46 AM

How to Monitor and Control Quality in Process Manufacturing

In nearly all regions and industries, markets for products reflect the impact of globalization. The ...
Paul Darnbrough Dec 20, 2017 10:42:40 AM

Optimize Your Industrial Automation System with a Resilient Design Strategy

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Paul Darnbrough Nov 16, 2015 10:42:43 AM

Design Automation Systems with a Focus on Diagnostics and Situational Awareness

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Paul Darnbrough Nov 2, 2015 10:42:27 AM

Automation Engineering Design Must Protect Against the Unexpected

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Paul Darnbrough Oct 19, 2015 10:42:44 AM

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