Facility Upgrade Aims to Increase Capacity by 50% PostedJanuary 24, 2023 http://bit.ly/3HuCXt8 The client and Interstates faced several obstacles on this recent pet food project, from damaged equipment to long lead times. They aim to increase the facility's capacity by 50% and enhance safety. This meant upgrading the plant and providing solutions for construction, engineering, and control systems. Without solid communication between all parties, this project may not have had the success like it did. Find out why! Posted byInterstates, Inc Read More Average Ratings
Integrated, Actionable Data Improves OEE PostedJanuary 23, 2023 https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/company/news/case-studies/data-increase... Polytron helps a global beverage producer leverage data to find opportunities to increase efficiency without replacing aging equipment.Meet Robin Cobb. He’s a senior project manager for Polytron Inc., a member of the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork™. Polytron is a system integrator that develops packaging and process solutions for the food and beverage industry, and other industries. “We have a smart manufacturing division and an industrial networking and cybersecurity group, which I lead.” he says.One of Robin’s recent client engagements was with a globally recognized beverage producer. The company was looking to improve their OEE numbers (overall equipment effectiveness) but was not in a place where they could replace aging equipment.Watch the short, video Interview with Robin Cobb, PE, PMP covering the OEE case study. Posted byPolytron, Inc. Read More Average Ratings
Upgrades and Commissioning in a Validated world – Looking at a problem through a Different Lens PostedJanuary 18, 2023 https://avanceon.com/upgrades-and-commissioning/ A global pharmaceutical leader in medical devices, sustainable plastics and protective materials needed controls expertise to complete an Interlocks and Alarms IOQ on a distillation reactor system that creates a liquid used in contact lens manufacturing. Learn how Avanceon provided assistance with not only PLC and HMI programming, but also our electrical, mechanical, project management, and validation expertise to drive the project to a full completion. Posted byAvanceon Read More Average Ratings
What is Unified Namespace PostedJanuary 17, 2023 https://neomatrixinc.com/blog/what-is-unified-namespace/ Read about what a unified namespace is and why it is important to digital transformation. Posted byKristen Brousseau Read More Average Ratings
Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline: A Skkynet case study PostedDecember 20, 2022 Secure networking of real-time and alarm data. Posted bySkkynet Cloud Systems, Inc. Read More Average Ratings
Tepco Systems Corp: A Skkynet case study PostedDecember 20, 2022 Digital transformation of power plants for greater efficiency. Posted bySkkynet Cloud Systems, Inc. Read More Average Ratings
Skkynet Teaser PostedDecember 20, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Vnd61Amos0 Watch the Skkynet Teaser here. Posted bySkkynet Cloud Systems, Inc. Read More Average Ratings
Skkynet DataHub IoT Gateway PostedDecember 20, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g7NaIw9pyg&t=1s Watch this video and learn about Skkynet DataHub IoT Gateway. Posted bySkkynet Cloud Systems, Inc. Read More Average Ratings
Firm Announces New Services for A&E Firms PostedDecember 20, 2022 https://claytonmckervey.com/firm-announces-new-services-for-architecture-enginee... Southfield, Mich.—December 20, 2022—Clayton & McKervey, a certified public accounting and consulting firm helping growth-driven companies compete in the global marketplace, is pleased to announce two new services for architecture and engineering firms: FAR audits and Deltek accounting services. Posted byClayton & McKervey: CPAs for Systems Integrators Read More Average Ratings
Skkynet DataHub Smart MQTT Broker PostedDecember 20, 2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmtDZITN3qo Watch this video and learn about Skkynet DataHub Smart MQTT Broker. Posted bySkkynet Cloud Systems, Inc. Read More Average Ratings
John Tertin Cybertrol Engineering's Director of Solutions Engineering Booth Interview with Unit 202 Productions for Manufacturing.net - Automation Fair 2022 PostedDecember 14, 2022 https://youtu.be/v-uWod5arl8 In this video, John Tertin - Director of Solutions Engineering at Cybertrol - is interviewed by Eric Sorensen and Jeff Reinke of Unit 202 Productions during Rockwell's Automation Fair 2022. It was featured in an article titled, "Not Your Grandfather's Manufacturing," published on Dec. 7, 2022, on Manufacturing.net. In the video, Tertin discusses the changing landscape of the industrial sector post-COVID and some of the key lessons learned, including the need for greater data and supply chain visualization tools, as well as what all this expanded connectivity will mean from a security perspective. Cybertrol is an integrator of IIoT technologies and software that enables the manufacturing sector to expand production capabilities in new and exciting ways. Posted byCybertrol Engineering Read More Average Ratings
An Alternative to On-site Service Technicians PostedDecember 9, 2022 https://www.automationworld.com/factory/plant-maintenance/article/22392435/an-al... Have you heard of Smart Hands? On-site technicians aren't the only option to help support you and your plant. This innovative way of servicing your plant can lead to quicker response times, improved data security, and higher productivity-all with just a phone call. Take a look at this solution yourself. Posted byInterstates, Inc Read More Average Ratings
Case Study | HIKMA. | Pharmaceutical PostedDecember 8, 2022 https://tatsoft.com/case-study-hikma-pharmaceutical/ “FrameworX was the perfect SCADA platform to meet our sterile Environment Monitoring system requirements. Its built-in features, allow for full CFR Part 11 compliance out of the box. From the low-cost remote clients, integrated data historian, redundancy, flexibility in connectivity, and ease ofcustomization, are key value adds, with no hardware vendor lock-in.”Tatsoft is a premier Software Platform Developer for real-time data monitoring, SCADA, HMI, Data Aggregation, Analytics and Advanced Visualization tools. With over 25+ years of experience solving complex problems, the Tatsoft team has industry-proven expertise working with leading companies worldwide, delivering robust industrial applications in a wide variety of industries, from plant floor to the Enterprise. Posted byDave Hellyer Read More Average Ratings
Cybertrol Engineering Plantwide Automation Solutions PostedDecember 7, 2022 https://www.cybertrol.com/hubfs/Files_Downloads/Cybertrol%20Engineering%20Plantw... Manufacturing facilities continue to invest in automation today to meet new requirements and remain competitive tomorrow. Whether you’re installing a new system or updating an existing one, Cybertrol Engineering brings a plantwide approach to your project with the goal of enabling system-wide visibility and control with common underlying software and hardware infrastructure. We design for operational efficiency, openness, and maintainability. Posted byCybertrol Engineering Read More Average Ratings
Leveraging Data To Run Smarter PostedNovember 11, 2022 https://www.interstates.com/leveraging-data-to-run-smarter/?utm_source=csia&utm_... Our client wanted to try something new in a brand-new flour mill south of Tampa, FL. Their goal was to have a paper-lite facility where data was collected electronically. To help reach this goal, we delivered operational technology, control engineering and programming, power engineering, construction, automation, and instrumentation solutions. Now, they have a plant that's leaner and smarter. See how it all came together. Posted byInterstates, Inc Read More Average Ratings
Defense in Depth: Securing Your IT/OT Environment At All Levels PostedNovember 1, 2022 https://www.interstates.com/defense-in-depth-securing-your-it-ot-environment-at-... Have you ever thought about your cybersecurity defenses? Try imagining a medieval castle - there are layers of defense to defeat before you can get to the throne. You need to pass the stockade, oat, walls, bridge, guards, and more. This same concept applies to an IT/OT environment. You want layers in place to keep your network safe. Those defenses could include policies, firewalls, security patching, a cybersecurity team, and more. See how you can layer your defenses to protect that throne from attackers. Posted byInterstates, Inc Read More Average Ratings
EMBRACING THE CONNECTIONS OF AUTOMATION PROJECTS PostedOctober 20, 2022 https://ecssolutions.com/embracing-the-connections-of-automation-projects/ Recently ECS was brought into a canning operation by a longtime OEM partner. The initial request was a line SCADA application and that was the primary deliverable. The client wanted more once ECS met with them and described the possibilities for finished operations as well as the process that they use to accomplish the overall integration work. They decided to use the incoming automation as a catalyst to push all their activities forward. Posted byChris Rudd Read More Average Ratings
Connect ControlLogix or CompactLogix PLCs to SQL databases with tManager for track & trace, quality monitoring, metrics monitoring, recipe download, or high speed sorting PostedOctober 20, 2022 tManager is a ControlLogix or CompactLogix in-chassis PLC module that connects your Logix PLCs to SQL databases or cloud for your digital transformation projects like track & trace, quality monitoring, key performance indicator monitoring, recipe download, or high speed sorting.tManager is a built for purpose industrial bi-direction data connectivity solution.tManager eliminates the need for you to buy a separate PC to connect PLC to database, eliminates writing code for SQL transactions, and eliminates protocol conversion since tManager is designed to browse PLC tags and browse database symbols.Built for purpose digital transformation means more robust, more secure, more capability and value, accurate project quoting, easier to deliver connectivity as promised and on time, and easier to support since your project won't be custom or from hand written scripts. In the end, less project risk, fewer phone calls, more reliable projects, more value add, and happier customers. Posted byDeane Horn Read More Average Ratings
Digital Twin Application Considerations PostedOctober 18, 2022 https://www.automationworld.com/analytics/article/22249762/digital-twin-applicat... The latest technologies are offering endless possibilities, including digital twins. Before jumping on the ship, there are a few factors to consider when looking to use digital twins. Here from Automation World and our Analytics Manager, Dan Riley, how things like the type of technology, costs, and preparation issues. You'll learn the basics of this technology and walk away with a few tips when considering using digital twins at your facility. Posted byInterstates, Inc Read More Average Ratings
Digital Twin Application Considerations PostedOctober 18, 2022 https://www.automationworld.com/analytics/article/22249762/digital-twin-applicat... The latest technologies are offering endless possibilities, including digital twins. Before jumping on the ship, there are a few factors to consider when looking to use digital twins. Here from Automation World and our Analytics Manager, Dan Riley, how things like the type of technology, costs, and preparation issues. You'll learn the basics of this technology and walk away with a few tips when considering using digital twins at your facility. Posted byJordan Knight Read More Average Ratings