Executive Viewpoint : The importance of digital twins and cloud-based services
Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Andrew McCloskey, Chief Technology Officer and Head of R&D at AVEVA, about how digital twins and cloud-based services are used, their benefits and challenges, security issues, etc., as related to the downstream oil and gas, refining and petrochemicals industries.
Hydrocarbon Processing spoke with Andrew McCloskey, Chief Technology Officer and Head of R&D at AVEVA, about how digital twins and cloud-based services are used, their benefits and challenges, security issues, etc., as related to the downstream oil and gas, refining and petrochemicals industries.
HP: What are digital twins and how is AVEVA using them to facilitate its customers’ digital transformation initiatives?
McCloskey, A.
AVEVA,
Andrew McCloskey is the CTO and Head of R&D for AVEVA. In his role, he is responsible for product development, including execution excellence, built-in quality and security, and fostering innovation across the company’s global R&D efforts. He is a member of AVEVA’s Executive Operating and Strategic Leadership Teams responsible for AVEVA’s Engineering Business P&L, which includes process design, plant engineering and design, shipbuilding, procurement, fabrication, construction and operator/enterprise training. Prior to this, he was Executive R&D Leader for the Schneider Electric Software Business. He joined the group (formerly Invensys Plc.) in 2006 as Head of R&D for the Simulation Products team.
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Colour Changing ‘Smart Labels’ Will Help Ensure that Face Masks Keep People Safe in Hospitals and Medical Centres
Technology that will alert users to the need to replace their face mask has been unveiled by smart packaging company, Insignia Technologies.
Designed to encourage safer mask practice while bringing peace of mind to the public, Insignia’s smart label changes colour to indicate when a disposable face mask has reached the end of its recommended lifespan or when a re-usable mask requires to be changed.
As Covid-19 cases rise in the UK, face masks are now part of everyday life, with requirements in place for people to wear them in public spaces including in hospitals and other medical settings. However, little attention has been given to whether people are changing their masks regularly enough.
Modified Dec 15th, 2020 at 10:28 AM
KastKing 200 Class Baitcasting Reel Introduced
Kastking now offers a low profile 200 size large capacity baitcaster.
Monday, December 14, 2020 – Garden City, Long Island NY) From their NY headquarters KastKing has announced the launch of the KastKing Royale Legend II 200 baitcasting reel.
The large capacity KastKing Royale Legend II 200 size baitcasting reels feature a wider frame with larger capacity spools that hold up to 130 yards of 17 lb mono line and deliver 22 lbs. of drag. This configuration is a perfect fishing reel for large swimbaits, deep diving crankbaits, muskie size lures, catfish and salmon/steelhead fishing and a host of other applications. Engineered as a fresh and saltwater fishing reel the KastKing Royale Legend II 200 baitcasters offer a great opportunity to inshore anglers.