Walt Boyes' Blog

Thu, 14:43: Jim Nyquist opens the Grand Opening ceremony for Emerson's Innovation Center http://t.co/Y58RbjofAv Thu, 14:46: Nyquist says Emerson makes the central nervous system of a plant from the nerve endings to the muscles via the brain. Thu, 14:50: Emerson Electric CEO and Chairman introduces Gov. Rick Perry and Michael Dell at Innovation Center opening. … [Read more...] about My tweets

Emerson's Larry Irving, vice president for the oil and gas industry, presented a briefing on the future of the oil and gas sector. Early in the briefing, he noted that the use of coal is projected to go down in favor of the increased use of natural gas. His comment caused me to have a thought fugue. In my past, I worked on the design of a recycling system, the central component … [Read more...] about Emerson's Larry Irving Explains Oil and Gas #pauto #automation #oilandgas

After speeches from Jim Nyquist, David Farr, Michael Dell and Rick Perry, Peter Zornio got down to brass tacks talking about iOps...integrated operations in 4D locations: Dull Dirty Dangerous and Distant. Places like the Arctic, Papua New Guinea, and so on. The processes themselves, Zornio noted, are becoming more complicated and difficult: fracking, FLNG, Syngas (gas to … [Read more...] about Emerson's big show kicks off!

Thu, 09:06: Today, safety is a different deal. You can't walk down the street without worrying about your bank account funds... http://t.co/HG1k3kUjdw Thu, 09:47: At ARC Forum we will learn... #pauto #manufacturing #automation http://t.co/bPY2bolgxW Thu, 11:37: Emerson Grand Opening! #pauto #automation http://t.co/zW6HC7liwY … [Read more...] about My tweets

I am a few minutes away from attending the Grand Opening of the new Emerson Innovation Center for Process Systems. Emerson is really putting on a show here, and also taking the opportunity to show off their new (last year) headquarters in Round Rock, Tx. Now, I lived in Round Rock from 1985 to 1995, and I can only say that I am always disoriented and lost because of the changes … [Read more...] about Emerson Grand Opening! #pauto #automation