Field notes 3 articles

Notes from the plant floor.

Working notes on control systems, industrial data, and the economics of automation — written by the engineers doing the commissioning, not a content desk.

01 Latest

19 Apr 2026Industry analysis8 min read

Industry 4.0 in India: a deep dive into 2025 manufacturing

Where manufacturers really stand in the digital revolution, and how to overcome legacy infrastructure barriers.

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02 Archive

Technical guide

15 Apr 20267 min read

PLC vs DCS: which control system is right for your plant?

The architectural differences that matter, and how hybrid control systems are disrupting process automation.

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Business case

10 Apr 20266 min read

How to calculate the real ROI of an IIoT investment

A framework for measuring the direct economic impact of predictive maintenance and operational visibility.

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