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In an Uncertain World, Adaptable Process Control is the Smart Move (Download)

July 29, 2025
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A certain amount of flexibility is always good to have in any process-control system. But with supply chain uncertainty increasing, it’s more important than ever to build in flexibility and adaptability so that small or large changes in input or desired outputs can be most easily accommodated.

There are a few ways to design adaptability into a process-control system. For instance, you can implement adaptive control strategies that enable the controller to adjust its parameters in response to changing process conditions. This involves estimating process model parameters on-line and then modifying the controller settings accordingly. Such an approach, often called self-tuning control, can maintain optimal performance even when uncertainties or disturbances are present.