Overview

The FOCUS‑1 is the first smart meter valve created specifically for the process industry 4.0, offering a flexible pathway to optimised flow, pressure and process control. Developed by FOCUS‑ON (a joint venture of SAMSON Controls Ltd and KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH), this multifunctional instrument combines sensors, an actuator and control capabilities into a single device.

By integrating all these components, installation is dramatically simplified - greatly reducing the number of flanges, cables and I/O points required and delivering savings of around 33% on CAPEX. Simultaneously, FOCUS-1 gives plants direct access to the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 ecosystems: it captures rich process-loop data (flow, pressure, temperature), enables predictive diagnostics, and supports real-time condition monitoring. With this enhanced visibility into the process loop, operations teams can detect anomalies, forecast performance issues and maintain higher uptime. Case studies show how the system has delivered better control, faster fault detection and more efficient plant operation.

Speaker

Prab Kumar, Business Development Manager, Focus-On

Prab is a business development and marketing leader at SAMSON Controls Ltd, where he drives strategic growth by pairing deep industry knowledge with a forward-looking commercial mindset. With more than 12 years of experience across control valves, steam systems, and process automation, he helps position SAMSON UK at the forefront of both traditional engineering and emerging digital technologies.

In addition to his work at SAMSON, Prab has held key roles at Emerson and Armstrong International. As the UK lead for SAMSON’s digital transformation strategy, he champions the adoption of AI, machine learning, and IIoT solutions - enabling customers to achieve smarter, data-driven operations and improved predictive performance.
Prab holds a BEng in mechanical engineering from Brunel University and is a member of the Institute of Measurement and Control.

The material presented has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Process Management and Control Special Interest Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

10:00–11:00 GMT.