A Journey To Boundless Automation In Life Sciences

Emerson describes the emerging industrial computing architecture as “Boundless Automation,” a transformative concept that redefines how digital systems operate within industrial environments. This architecture is built upon the seamless integration of three core computing domains: the intelligent field, the edge, and the cloud. Each domain plays a distinct yet interconnected role in processing and managing data. What unites these domains is a cohesive data fabric—a digital thread that ensures information flows freely and contextually across all layers. This fabric allows data to be shared in real time, which enables software-driven intelligence to operate ubiquitously, whether on-site or remotely. When these three domains are effectively integrated, they lay the foundation for true digital transformation.

Discover how this integration empowers industries to build smart factories and responsive supply chains, where automation is not confined by physical or technological boundaries but is instead pervasive and adaptive across the entire enterprise.