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Upcoming Control System Training | June 22–26, 2026

Siemens PCS 7 Training Class Keeping your control system running efficiently starts with having a confident, capable team behind it. That’s why we offer our PCS 7 System Training Class. Our next class will be taking place June 22–26, 2026. This hands-on training is designed to help your team strengthen their understanding of system fundamentals, improve troubleshooting skills, and gain practical knowledge they can immediately apply in the field. Whether your goal is to reduce downtime, increase reliability, or simply […] Read More

Trident Automation at CheeseExpo 2026

Visit us at CheeseExpo 2026 Trident Automation is heading to CheeseExpo 2026 in Milwaukee, taking place April 14–16 at the Baird Center. As one of the largest dairy processing events in the world, CheeseExpo brings together industry leaders, innovators, and suppliers to showcase the latest in technology, equipment, and best practices. Visit Us at Booth #2202 Stop by the Trident Automation booth to connect with our team and learn how we help dairy and food processing facilities: Improve system reliability […] Read More

Trident Automation marks 20-year anniversary

Right now, ethanol plants are fermenting on schedule, factory processes are running efficiently, and new technology is being switched on thanks to Trident Automation. This year, the controls automation firm celebrates 20 years in business designing process controls for manufacturing environment. “We like to think of ourselves as ‘in the pipes’ type of guys,” says Jason Hurst, CEO of Trident Automation. “Our job is to regulate and control anything that flows through a pipe or requires measurement in an automated […] Read More

Get in control with Trident Automation

Meet Ryan Kuper, our newest employee who knows automation from the customer side and the consultant side. Ryan is Trident’s Process Control and Automation Strategist based in the heart of corn country, Ackley Iowa. He made the jump from customer to consultant after 25 years in process automation for the ethanol, food, and agricultural chemical industries. He provides an “inside the plant” perspective for customers and has some best practices based on real-life experience. Having worked on both sides of […] Read More

What’s the buzz? DeltaV!

A benefit of using a process control professional is to stay in the loop on developing trends within the industry. One such trend is the DeltaV platform from Emerson, which is getting a lot of buzz among our customers recently. “With intuitive navigation, an easy to use programming workspace, versatile hardware, and a fully vetted suite of process control software; DeltaV is a well-rounded, user friendly platform,” said Alex Schuh, a controls engineer for Trident Automation. A major advantage of […] Read More

Trident puts information in the palm of your hand

Imagine having your plant production data at your fingertips, even if you don’t have internet access.  Now Trident Automation offers you that ability with the new Trident Workbench mobile app.  Whether you use iOS or Android, the goal of the mobile app is to help customers leverage functionality remotely for their Trident Workbench Suite.  This includes functionality like data collection, reviewing reports, trending and monitoring existing production processes all in the palm of your hand.  In addition, the best part […] Read More