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Breaking Through Limits: Life Sciences Digital Transformation Journey with Ignition

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

Why Upgrade to Ignition 8.1 Before Ignition 8.3

Key Takeaways for Ignition 8.1 Upgrade Projects

  • Ignition 7.9 reached End-of-Life in June 2025 – no more support, increasing system risk.
  • Ignition 8.1 is the Long-Term Support version, making it the ideal bridge to future releases like Ignition 8.3.
  • Major upgrades in 8.1 include Perspective (mobile-ready), enhanced performance, modern UI/UX, and scalable architecture.
  • NeoMatrix has deep expertise in upgrading complex Ignition systems for manufacturers, with proven success in industries like life sciences and food production.
  • A successful upgrade reduces IT burden, improves application stability, and supports future innovation.
  • Start your upgrade project now to avoid future disruption and ensure a seamless path to Ignition 8.3.

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Seeing Unified Namespace in Action and How to Implement UNS

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

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’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

21 CFR Part 11 and Pharmaceutical Best Practices with Ignition by Inductive Automation

In an era where the manufacturing industry is rapidly shifting towards digitalization, it is crucial to stay updated on the latest technologies and compliance requirements that can drive this digital transformation. Manufacturers in the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries regularly use Ignition by Inductive Automation in applications requiring 21 CFR Part 11 given the company’s commitment to enabling customer success with regulated applications. Read More

An Ignition Systems Integrator Shares His Learnings from the Ignition Community Conference 2023

This year was my first trip to the Ignition Community Conference (ICC) by Inductive Automation since 2018, which was my 5th consecutive conference starting back in 2014. The birth of my son, Covid and conflicts with other industry trade shows hindered my ability to attend, but this year I was finally able to attend along with co-worker Chris VanRemoortel. The following is a summary of the information I personally found interesting from the sessions I attended. Read More

NeoMatrix Goes Abroad to Support Ignition Operations

Neomatrix supports ignition operations in japanGreetings from Japan! My name is Peter Melendez, and I have been an automation engineer with NeoMatrix for 4 years. As part of a unique opportunity, I have traveled across the globe to a customer site in Japan. Our customer is one of many to whom we have delivered Ignition-integrated equipment over the past years. They have requested an engineer to help support their Ignition operations and train their engineers to use and troubleshoot Ignition. I was excited to be chosen to deliver their Ignition training and quickly started researching traveling and living in Japan. Read More