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Automated Recipe Management Strategies for Multi-Product Facilities

Derek MccrettonThe article originally appeared on AutomationWorld.com on October 21, 2024. 

Speedy product changeover is crucial for multi-product manufacturing facilities to rapidly turn around equipment for the next product cycle. Here’s how to address rapid changeover challenges with automated recipe management.

In batch processing operations, a critical aspect of the product changeover process involves the management of key equipment setpoints, ingredients, measurements and process controls that, when combined, make up a recipe.  Recipes are also used to run test equipment to ensure the right test is run with the right parameters on a finished product before it gets to market. Read More

Reflections from the Ignition Community Conference: Building Connections and Celebrating Innovation

Attending my first Inductive Community Conference (ICC) was an incredible experience. I didn’t have any specific expectations going in, but I quickly found myself impressed by the vast knowledge of the Ignition product shared among attendees. The community’s openness in sharing ideas and creative ways to use Ignition was inspiring, creating an environment where collaboration and innovation flowed freely. Meeting so many passionate individuals within this space solidified the event as an energizing, informative experience. Read More

NeoMatrix Career Tips: A Step-by-Step Guide to Launching Your Journey from Application to Success

At NeoMatrix, our mission is simple: helping people manufacture a better future. As a system integrator, we’re dedicated to providing innovative automation solutions for our clients while fostering a workplace that prioritizes collaboration, growth, and fun. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career journey, NeoMatrix offers the environment and resources to help you thrive. This guide, crafted with input from our HR team, provides valuable tips for applying, interviewing, and succeeding at NeoMatrix. Read More

How Alarm Notification Systems Ensure GMP Compliance in Manufacturing

This article was originally published on AutomationWorld.com on July 15, 2024.

For companies in regulated industries, such as life sciences, properly managed alarm notification systems are key to quality assurance.

Life science companies must adhere to the FDA’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in manufacturing and storage of the product within their manufacturing facility. For example, GMP compliance is required for a bioreactor process and for any product storage in a freezer room. GMP ensures that each step of the manufacturing process is conducted under controlled conditions, with appropriate documentation, data records and quality checks at each stage. Read More

NeoMatrix’s Journey at the 2024 Inductive Automation Build-a-Thon: A Stepping Stone to Future Victory

This year marked NeoMatrix’s debut at the 2024 Inductive Automation Build-a-Thon, a competition that combines industrial automation expertise with the thrill of an epic quest. Competing for the first time against 25 other skilled Ignition system integrators in the fantasy-themed Lands of Ignition, our NeoMatrix team proudly finished 7th on the leaderboard—a strong showing that reflects our commitment to excellence and innovation. Read More

NeoMatrix Achieves Prestigious CSIA Certification

CSIA Certified IntegratorIn a move that places NeoMatrix at the forefront of control system integration, we’re thrilled to announce our achievement of the coveted Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) Certification as of March 2024. Being a certified CSIA integrator is a testament to our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest level of quality, performance, and reliability and a signal to manufacturers that partnering with NeoMatrix is a decision backed by recognized best practices. Read More