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
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
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
Greetings 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
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 NeoMatrix team is proud to claim its spot on the list of Top 100 Best-Selling Ignition Integrators by Inductive Automation again last month. Read More
Inductive Automation’s Ignition software is a SCADA platform which has grown in market share over the years. Most folks are familiar with Ignition’s server-based architecture and the benefits of the unlimited platform when it comes to tags, connections, and clients. The fact that Ignition is server-based adds inherent risks which many find troubling. Inductive has addressed this by creating a platform that has a plethora of options to mitigate these risks. This is the first of a two-part blog post to help demystify designing Ignition architecture to address risks to server and network infrastructure. 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
