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Across the United States, heavy industries—from oil and gas to petrochemicals, power generation, mining, and metals—are operating under increasing pressure. Production demands are rising, labor shortages are growing, and regulatory expectations remain high. In this environment, even a single equipment failure can trigger costly downtime, safety risks, and environmental consequences. Many operators are now asking …
Winter brings unique challenges for oil and gas operators, from safety risks and equipment downtime to harsh conditions that put entire sites at risk. At Kathairos, ensuring reliability and peace of mind during these critical months is a top priority. We sat down with Patrick Dwyer, Project Manager, to discuss how Kathairos’ systems are designed …
BUILT FOR THE COLD: Why Nitrogen Systems for your Pneumatics Excels in Winter Read More »
Across North America — from oil and gas facilities in Texas to chemical plants and offshore platforms — robotics are transforming how industrial operations function. As these systems increasingly share space with human workers, one question becomes critical: are they certified to operate safely? The Critical Role of Certification Modern industrial robots are no longer …
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By Jason Chiu Cybersecure AXIS C3546-LVE In the energy sector, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) is the nerve center. It picks up the first hints of equipment stress, follows pressure and flow across vast pipeline networks, and coordinates the signals that keep plants and grids stable. As operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) …
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Until recently, pneumatic vent rates have been tedious and challenging to report. Fortunately, the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP) has approved the use of nitrogen data for Level 4 pneumatics reporting. This approval makes OGMP Level 4 reporting easy and speaks to the high quality of venting data generated by Kathairos Solutions’ nitrogen-based …
The energy sector continues its path through digital transformation. For decades, automation has been a cornerstone of operational efficiency, but artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, advanced data analytics, and integrated data platforms are reshaping what’s possible. Control systems, once limited to facility level operations, have come a long way. Today’s systems are integrated with IT …
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Calgary, Canada (October 2025) – A new partnership between safety solutions provider Microwatt and robotics innovator Nexxis is set to transform how industries approach asset inspection. At its core, this collaboration is about bringing cutting-edge robotic and non-destructive testing (NDT) technologies to operators who face the toughest inspection challenges—confined spaces, submerged systems, hazardous zones, and …
The North American energy landscape—spanning complex oil and gas operations, massive utility infrastructure projects like transmission lines, and rapidly expanding clean energy development such as new wind farms or solar installations—is defined by immense capital investment and demanding regulatory compliance. For professionals in this sector, optimizing land use and maintaining financial rigor are not separate …
5 Ways Digital Workflows Help Energy Companies in Land and Finance Read More »
FuelMaxx is a state-of-the-art fuel modulator device engineered to optimize diesel combustion, delivering measurable fuel savings and reduced emissions across all types of heavy-duty diesel equipment and vehicles. Designed with durability and performance in mind, FuelMaxx operates completely maintenance-free, requiring no filters, additional fluids, or routine servicing—ensuring maximum uptime and operational efficiency. By …
By Microwatt Controls. For over four decades, Microwatt has proudly stood at the forefront of industrial safety, gas detection, and automation solutions. We’ve been trusted partners to organizations across Western Canada, helping shape safer, smarter, and more connected industrial environments. As we celebrate our 41st year, we’d like to thank our customers and partners for …
Robots in the Danger Zone: Certification Meets Innovation Read More »
