The (Oilfield) Revolution Won’t Be Televised; It Will Be Automated

The (Oilfield) Revolution Won’t Be Televised; It Will Be Automated

Diversified Well Logging CEO David Tonner informed URTeC attendees of the advancements in automation in the drilling world and what automation as a whole could mean for the industry. (Source: Shutterstock.com) The first industrial revolution was powered by steam engines. The next by electrification. This was followed by the third, which focused on digitization.

The fourth—and current—revolution involves artificial intelligence, or AI, and automation. Diversified Well Logging CEO David Tonner recognizes both the benefits and disadvantages of these advancements. But the company has responded with the development of a collaborative robot to help them move forward.

“There’s a lot of potential […]

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