AI: The Evolution and Its Impact on Industry
Over the past year, the AI (artificial intelligence) and ML (machine learning) space has seen significant advancements. From the release of new open-source models by companies like Meta and...
Cascaded PID Control in the Autoclave Industry: Precision for Sterilisation Success
In the autoclave industry, precision and reliability are paramount. Autoclaves, used for sterilising equipment in medical, pharmaceutical and industrial settings, must meet rigorous standards to ensure the complete elimination...
Quality Management Process – Feed4wards Approach
Here at Feed4ward we’re a process led company and our quality management process insures we achieve quality every time, providing a high level of validation before implementation to ensure automation...
GAMP5 Guidelines & How It Influences Software Design
When it comes to developing software, the chosen method of design can have a significant impact on the success and efficiency of the project. Different software design methods offer unique...
MultiFieldbus : Simplifying PLC System Design
In industrial manufacturing, customers often have their own preferences for hardware. Particularly when it comes to programmable devices such as PLCs or inverter drives. An ongoing challenge for control systems...
The AI Revolution in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing, with the potential to usher in a new era of innovation and efficiency. AI’s integration into this sector is revolutionising quality control,...
The importance of using the GAMP®5 guidelines for your QMS
If you’re in the business of Control and Automation, you’ve probably heard people talk about GAMP. You’ll know that it’s ‘some sort of quality thing for pharmaceuticals’. But what’s so...
LaTeX for engineering documentation. Why we use it.
At Feed4ward, we take a software engineer’s view of project documentation, using principles such as inheritance, templating and object reuse to produce consistent and precise documentation for our GAMP®5-compliant automation projects. To enable...
Revolutionising Industrial Automation: Ethernet / IP’s Dominance and Siemens Innovation
The Rise of Ethernet / IP in the Industrial Sector In the rapidly evolving world of industrial automation, Ethernet / IP has emerged as a front-runner. According to a...
Is GAMP®5 compatible with agile development?
As engineers and project managers, we like certainty. Detailed clear requirements, defined up-front, against which we can design, cost and plan. However the modern world is a dynamic, fast-changing place....