A standard Ignition Architecture involves a single Ignition Gateway which handles all standard SCADA functionality. To ensure functionality of the Ignition SCADA system the server must be available and all network connectivity to the PLCs, databases, and client sessions need to be available. Read More
The growing use of PLCs (programmable logic controllers), PACs (programmable automation controllers), and SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) systems in manufacturing has facilitated the practice of standardized software to help plants get up and running with new processes faster and to maximize operational performance. Standardized software is a unit of code that has been developed, tested, documented, logged and controlled. If the code does not meet that criterion, it is not considered a standard. Read More
Ignition Software Provides FDA Compliance for Pharma, Along with Speed and Flexibility
Case Study Originally Written and Published by Inductive Automation
Snapdragon Chemistry is a leader in developing continuous-flow chemistry solutions for the discovery and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, and materials. The company is based just outside Boston, and its customers discover and manufacture pharmaceuticals, animal care products, materials, and other fine chemicals. Read More