MAKING MODERNIZATION EASIER
STAY AHEAD OF THE COMPETITION
In today’s hyper competitive markets, winning requires staying ahead of the competition. But, modernization has been too hard, taken too long with too much uncertainty and cost. Keeping up requires more than just upgrading older systems, it means changing the way we work to achieve better results, faster and more competitively. You need a trusted partner network with expert resources, processes and a commitment to continuous innovation.
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THE NEED FOR BETTER, FASTER, CHEAPER SOLUTIONS
Capital budgets are tight. "More for less" is the rule
Smart Factories, Industrial IOT and Big Data offer unprecedented opportunities for End Users and OEMS
Customers demand faster, shorter, design cycles
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New competitors are emerging all over the world
New technologies are driving customer expectations faster than ever.
THE INDUSTRIAL INTERNET OF THINGS
We are in the midst of the 4th Industrial Revolution, which promises unprecedented productivity for those with a strategic plan and the resources to execute it.
- Interoperability: Ethernet and Browsers inside the firewall or via the *Secure Industrial Internet of Things
- Virtualization: Linking physical processes with simulation models
- Decentralization: Smart, *Secure Facilities/Plants with remote operations
- Real-Time: Analyze “Big Data” for immediate INSIGHT and Predictive Analytics
- Service Orientation: Lease vs. sell, the *Secure Industrial Internet of Services
- Modularity: Adapt to changing requirements via modular software and hardware
* https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/, www.nist.gov/cyberframework
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CHALLENGES
Replacing an old control system can be like opening “Pandora's Box”
- Updating older designs can be scary, limited or out of date documentation and original designers and programmers may be long gone
- Even after better, faster, more reliable and competitive designs are complete; work processes need to be established to keep them from becoming the Pandora's Box of the future
New technology requires new expertise
As older platforms and equipment are updated or replaced, the newer systems will inevitably be “Smarter”, presenting both new business opportunities and new support challenges.
Automation expertise is hard to find
When legacy brands fall behind the technology curve, they can hold experts back, new knowledge and innovative work processes are required to leverage new capabilities
Performance, Schedule & Budget Risks
Modernization is too hard. The investment in the infrastructure (Software, Training/Product Knowledge, Documentation, Test Rigs, Spare Parts) is a huge impediment to change.
HOW DO WE FACILITATE MODERNIZATION?
There is always a better way
We work closely with you and your team to fully understand your needs, and focus on the best solutions for you.
Technology Partner Network
Managing technology relationships and engineered supply chains for an array of global leaders in Control and Power Systems allows us to balance the right technology for safe, reliable, competitive solutions.
Expert resources and quality work processes
Our certified specialists are committed to ensuring the effective application of technology for optimum life cycle value. We work with your team to support and fill gaps based upon your staffing goals
Long term relationships
With everyone on the same page, we work together as partners to balance creativity, technology, discipline and costs to deliver the greatest value for all.
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OUR PROCESS
Pre-Game
- Review operational priorities.
- Capture areas for improvement
- Prioritize resources by expected ROI
Build a Baseline
- Functional Design & Scope
- Choose the Project Team
- Communicate Clearly with Project Team
- Establish Cost & Schedule
Take the lead
- Choose the best platform
- Design Hardware
- Design Software
- Integrate
- Test, Install, Commission, Train
- Accept & Support
Extend the Lead
- Step & repeat by application instances
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Optimize costs
- Engineering
- Programming
- Hardware
Keep Winning
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Leverage Change
- Operational priorities & requirements
- Platforms
- Technology
Six rules that help the entire process flow smoothly:
1. Rigorous record keeping throughout the incremental improvement process ensures no one ever has to start over from scratch
2. Modular designs, balancing usability and costs to facilitate rapid incremental development.
3. Review full range of applications to develop a Pareto Efficient selection of standard systems and components for maximum re-usability
4. Maintain and grow the best technical resource pool
5. Expert resources involved from the ideation phase to accurately estimate the investment required for the desired return.
6. Cost effective, scalable, integrated families, early in their life cycle, but not too early, from stable, global manufacturers with a commitment to continuous innovation, supported at home and around the world
SUCCESS STORIES
See how AWC has helped others reduce cost by modernizing their equipment, and processes.
Injection Skid Project
- Material Cost Savings of 37%
- Customer Labor Savings 50% in development/service/support
- Improved Functionality
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Injection Skid Project
- Material Cost Savings of 37%
- Customer Labor Savings 50% in development/service/support
- Improved Functionality
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Lift Station Automation
- Custom engineering savings of 100%
- Reduced maintenance delays with off-the-shelf spare parts
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WHERE CAN WE HELP?
AUTOMATION
The intelligent systems which monitor, measure, control and optimize industrial processes, i.e. Dashboards, DCS, SCADA, PLCs and RTUs.
ELECTRICAL
The infrastructure of equipment and systems which safely distribute and control the electrical power and safely light industrial plants. i.e., Power Monitoring & Relaying, Substations, Switchgear, MCCs, VFDs, LED
VALVES & FLOW CONTROL
The devices that control the actual flow of process materials, which are often controlled by the automation system, i.e., Valve Automation for critical service.
ANALYTICAL & INSTRUMENTATION
The devices which measure and transmit process information, i.e., Chemical composition, Pressure, Temperature, Level, Flow, etc., back into the automation systems.
FILTRATION & CLARIFICATION
The process equipment used to filter or clarify process fluids and gases, often using automation, instrumentation and valves to monitor, measure and control flow.
LET'S GET STARTED!
Phone: (713) 944-2100
Email: success@awc-inc.com
Define “As needed and desired” requirements
Work together with internal and external resources to deliver value for all
Review modernization opportunities and industry challenges
Identify your specific goals and challenges
Sign two-way NDA
Prioritize focus by mutual ROI (New Design, Modernize an Old Design)
Establish success metrics for all
Collect “As is” functional design documents, drawings, files, programs, O&M manuals
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- Preliminary Design Review (Modular Designs) - Sign Off
- Detailed Design - Sign Off
- Build Prototype, Test & Modify as Needed – Sign Off
- Optimize Costs to Quote, Build, Commission and Operate
- Establish Modernization Review Cycle
