What I talk about when I talk about data analysis
Inspired by a book by Haruki Murakami, the title sums up well what often plagues the data analysis debate: we often find ourselves discussing disparate concepts. Some view data analysis…
Unleash the power of curiosity: The critical ingredient in data analytics success
In the data-driven world, discussions focus on technology and buzzwords. However, it’s easy to lose sight of the unsung hero that distinguishes true leaders: curiosity. Curiosity: Your gateway to data…
5 practical ways to optimize your maintenance operations
The cornerstone of modern maintenance may be predictive maintenance, but preventive maintenance is still very much in use, especially in industries where errors can be fatal. Whichever approach is used,…
Focus on your core
Running a complex large-scale industrial operation requires a vast amount of expertise and an equal amount of good judgment, especially when it comes to deciding which functions to fulfill in-house…
Game-changing industrial revolutions… are usually dead slow
Have you ever been told that in the near future there will be a game-changing system that will revolutionize the process industry? Indicating that things will evolve dramatically and quickly…
How to build a data-driven culture at your mill?
Often, when speaking with a prospective customer, we learn that they are struggling with the chicken or egg dilemma: whether to invest in data tools or build a data-driven culture…
Will engineers be the mammoths of tomorrow?
Work has always changed. We have had work revolutions from hunter-gatherer societies to agriculture, industrialization, and the information age. During the past few decades, information work has increased dramatically, and…
Make systems your servants
You might have encountered situations where the best way to work, based on your long experience and know-how, is not aligned with the systems in use. Systems that are supposed…
An open mind takes you to the next level in process analytics
As a wise old man once said: You can prove anything with facts. Okay, it was Homer Simpson, but you have to admit, he has a point. You need data…
Process analysis turns vector data into a fountain of value
Most industrial data analysis is based on time series data. This type of data has one value / process parameter for each time stamp. For example, process automation produces this…