Compare the Top Advanced Process Control (APC) Systems for Cloud as of July 2025

What are Advanced Process Control (APC) Systems for Cloud?

Advanced Process Control (APC) systems are computer-based systems that use mathematical models and algorithms to optimize the performance of industrial processes. APC systems aim to maintain a steady state operation with tight control over process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow rate, and composition. It incorporates feedback from sensors in the process to monitor performance and take corrective action when needed, in order to keep the process operating in the desired range. APC systems can help improve efficiency, reduce energy usage, increase throughput, and reduce product variability. Compare and read user reviews of the best Advanced Process Control (APC) systems for Cloud currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    Epicor Connected Process Control
    Epicor Connected Process Control (CPC), formerly eFlex Systems, provides manufacturers a flexible, no-code/low-code MES solution. No programming or special skills required. Digital work instructions, with multi-media capabilities, along with the ability to integrate virtually any device with communication capabilities, provides 100% historical record of the product and the process. Providing data insight, from production reports, to part history, quality summary and more — address issues quickly, minimize waste and disruptions. Whether you start small in subassembly areas, an entire line, or apply enterprise wide - we work with manufacturers of all sizes and needs. Hosted on prem or in the cloud, you decide what's best for your operations.
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    PlantPAx

    PlantPAx

    Rockwell Automation

    Producers like you are adept at navigating the complexities and challenges of staying competitive. This is true in a variety of industries ranging from pharmaceuticals, consumer packaged goods, and food and beverage to mining and chemical. That’s why it’s so important to implement the latest technological advancements to continue your ever-evolving digital transformation journey. From the control room to the board room, process system users face the persistent challenges of balancing productivity against budget and resource constraints as well as proactively addressing evolving operational risks. Meet these challenges and experience real productivity gains in all areas of your plant with the PlantPAx distributed control system (DCS). System features positively impact the lifecycle of your plant operations by ensuring that plant-wide and scalable systems drive productivity, improve profitability, and reduce overall risks for operations.
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    Emerson DeltaV
    DeltaV S-series Electronic Marshalling with CHARMs lets you land field cabling wherever you want, regardless of signal type or control strategy. The DeltaV™ Distributed Control System (DCS) is an easy-to-use automation system that simplifies operational complexity and lowers project risk. The state-of-the-art suite of products and services increases plant performance with intelligent control that is easy to operate and maintain. The DeltaV DCS adapts to meet your needs, scaling easily without adding complexity. The inherent integration of the DeltaV system extends to batch, advanced control, change management, engineering tools, diagnostics, and more.
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    Pavilion8

    Pavilion8

    Rockwell Automation

    Complex industrial processes make it challenging to be both market-driven and sustain profitable operations. Manufacturers must adjust their production methodology to introduce a greater variety of higher-value products and shorter production runs. They need to produce more, run efficiently and improve product quality to the limits of available equipment. For this, they must ensure maximum uptime and more efficient transitions with less waste. In addition, manufacturers are facing stronger public demand to reduce their environmental impact and operate within regulated emissions limits. Rockwell Automation Pavilion8® Model Predictive Control (MPC) technology is an intelligence layer on top of automation systems that continuously drives the plant to achieve multiple business objectives—cost reductions, decreased emissions, consistent quality, and production increases—in real-time.
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    Aspen DMC3

    Aspen DMC3

    Aspen Technology

    Develop more accurate and sustainable APC models covering a wider operational range by combining linear and nonlinear variables with deep learning. Improve ROI with rapid controller deployment, continuous model improvement and simplified workflows to enable easier use by engineers. Revolutionize model building with AI and streamline controller tuning with step-by-step wizards to specify linear and nonlinear optimization objectives. Increase controller uptime by accessing, visualizing and analyzing real-time KPIs in the cloud. In today’s ever-evolving global economy, energy and chemical companies need to operate with newfound agility to meet market demand and maximize margins. Aspen DMC3 is a next-generation digital technology helping companies sustain a 2-5% improvement in throughput, a 3% increase in yield and 10% reduction in energy consumption. Learn more about next-generation advanced process control technology.
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    COLUMBO

    COLUMBO

    PiControl Solutions

    Closed-loop universal multivariable optimizer for Model Predictive Control (MPC) performance and Model Predictive Control (MPC) quality improvements. Use data in Excel files from DMC (Dynamic Matrix Control) from Aspen Tech, or from RMPCT (Robust Model Predictive Control Technology) from Honeywell, or Predict Pro from Emerson and use it to generate and improve correct models for the various MV-CV pairs. Amazing new optimization technology does not need step tests as required by Aspen tech, Honeywell, and others. It Works entirely in the time domain, is easy to use, compact, and practical. Model Predictive Controls (MPC) can have 10s or 100s of dynamic models. One or more could be wrong. Bad (wrong) Model Predictive Control (MPC) dynamic models produce a bias (model prediction error) between the predicted signal and the measured signal coming from the sensor. COLUMBO will help you to improve Model Predictive Control (MPC) models with either open-loop or completely closed-loop data.
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    ABB Ability System 800xA
    System 800xA is not only a DCS (Distributed Control System) it’s also an Electrical Control System, a Safety system, and a collaboration enabler with the capacity to improve engineering efficiency, operator performance, and asset utilization. With the built-in electrical control system, ABB Ability System 800xA provides ways to be in control of the complete electrical system, from high-voltage switchgear to low-voltage motor control. Whether together with 800xA DCS or not, ABB Ability System 800xA is the ideal solution as your Electrical Control System. Reduce hardwired cabling on switchgear by connecting to intelligent devices, no matter which standard protocol you have. The high reliability on digital communication improves the information flow from the devices and additional electrical measurement equipment can be removed.
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    Guidewheel

    Guidewheel

    Guidewheel

    Get more from existing assets, lower costs, and set your team up to win with Guidewheel's AI-powered platform. The fastest way to improve factory operations. Accurately track downtime and root causes to improve utilization and efficiency. Forecast throughput and accurately track planned vs. actual production. Monitor OEE in real time and see how you’re trending over time. Accurately track cycles, cycle time, and performance against targets. Monitor energy usage and find opportunities to reduce consumption and cost. Learn of maintenance needs before they develop into issues. Monitor conditions like temperature, flow, humidity, and pressure. Reveal and address losses like preventable downtime, long changeovers, and late starts to unlock hidden capacity. Get AI-driven alerts the moment performance deviates from plan, so your team can take corrective action to stay on track. Build customer trust by delivering on time every time.
    Starting Price: $59 per month
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