For over two decades, I’ve had the privilege of supporting Entegris—a global leader in materials and process solutions—and watching their industrial automation journey unfold firsthand. At Inductive Automation’s ICC event, I had the honor of co-presenting alongside Eileen Souliotis from Entegris to share how our two teams have transformed SCADA infrastructure, one Ignition deployment at a time. Read More
Key Takeaways for Ignition 8.1 Upgrade Projects
When it comes to industrial automation and data integration, Unified Namespace (UNS) has emerged as a game-changer. It simplifies data flow across multiple systems, making it easier to access and utilize real-time information. In a recent webinar with HighByte, a provider of Industrial DataOps software solutions, we delved into how UNS was leveraged to power NeoMatrix’s Bracketology 4.0, a dynamic system built for tracking the predictions for the NCAA Division I men’s basketball single-elimination tournament of 68 teams using industrial data tools. Read More
This article was originally published on AutomationWorld.com on January 13, 2025.
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Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to deliver high-quality products while maximizing production and profitability. However, issues like equipment downtime, inefficient processes and a lack of real-time visibility into asset health can all reduce productivity and increase costs.
This is where asset performance management (APM) comes in. Read More
Manufacturers are increasingly investing in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to automate tasks, maintain high quality, and gain real-time insights into their operations. A Digital Work Order Progress Tracking system is designed to address these needs by offering a comprehensive, automated WIP manufacturing solution for tracking production workflows, ensuring consistency, and improving operational efficiency. Read More
This article was originally published on AutomationWorld.com on July 15, 2024.
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
In the ever-evolving landscape of industrial control systems (ICS), the Purdue Model has long been a standard for architecting these systems. However, as technology advances and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) rises in significance, the Unified Namespace (UNS) architecture has become increasingly prominent. Read More
As many manufacturers look to remain Industry 4.0 competitive, they turn toward automation and IoT technologies to enhance efficiency. As part of this initiative manufacturers need to build organizational capabilities particularly in the areas of human capital to support and maintain these systems.
To do so, manufacturers must develop effective training for factory automation and enterprise systems. However, when it comes to training there is no such thing as a one-size fits all. Every manufacturing plant operates with unique processes and challenges and off-the-shelf industrial automation training often falls short of meeting these specific requirements. Read More
This article was originally published on AutomationWorld.com on January 8, 2024.
Everyone loves spaghetti! Who doesn’t remember their grandmother cooking spaghetti, the aroma filling the house, the anticipation of a delicious, hearty meal? It’s a universal comfort food, often bringing back fond memories of family gatherings and cozy dinners. However, while spaghetti on your dinner plate is a delightful experience, ‘spaghetti code’ in the context of PLC programming is far less appetizing. Read More
Imagine a scenario where a devastating flood engulfs all the Industrial Control System (ICS) equipment that powers your machinery and orchestrates your processes. PLCs, drives, HMI/SCADA systems, recipes, MES configurations, historical data—all lost to the flood. As the waters recede, a daunting question emerges: How long will it take to recover your manufacturing operations, if recovery is even possible? This somber picture underscores the vital significance of having a service like OT SafetyNet that not only provides an OT asset inventory and discovery tool, but also a disaster recovery strategy, making the difference between a momentary setback and an insurmountable halt. Read More
