Automation

Open industrial control panel showing PLC modules and terminal block wiring inside a DSI automation cabinet

How Outdated Automation Systems Become Expensive Overhauls When Operators Wait Too Long

08/18/2026

Most oilfield operators don't plan to run outdated industrial automation and control systems. It happens...

DSI truck on an oilfield site in the Permian Basin

How SCADA Monitoring Cuts Truck Rolls, Fuel Costs, and Crew Time on Oilfield Sites

08/11/2026

SCADA monitoring changes the way oilfield operators manage their sites, and one of the clearest...

Automation engineer reviewing industrial control system design to reduce system integration risk

The Integration Risk That Builds for Months Before an Automation Failure Shows Up

02/03/2026

Automation system integration risk often shows up long before a system fails. By the time...

Automation technician gaining hands-on experience while working on a control panel at an oil and gas site

Why the Automation Skills Gap in Oil and Gas Isn’t About Age

01/26/2026

It's tempting to explain the automation experience gap in oil and gas as a generational...

Oil and gas facility with integrated control panel supporting modern industrial process automation and system visibility.

Three Things Modern Process Automation Should Deliver for an Oil and Gas Operator

01/09/2026

Ask five operators what they want from process automation and most will say the same...

Multi-well oil and gas facility with field equipment and production tanks in operation

Why Automation That Works on One Well Pad Breaks Down Across a Multi-Well Operation

01/08/2026

Multi-well automation breaks down in a predictable way: a control panel built for a single...