Bradley Meissner, 35, Engineering Manager, Neomatrix Inc., Andover, Massachusetts
We are excited to announce that Bradley Meissner was inducted into Control Engineering’s Engineering Leaders Under 40, Class of 2023.
The Engineering Leaders Under 40 program recognizes manufacturing professionals under the age of 40 who are making a significant contribution to their company’s success, and to the control engineering and/or plant engineering professions. Read More
This was our second time attending the New Hampshire Manufacturing Extension Program (NH MEP) Governor’s Advanced Manufacturing and High Technology Summit – and first as a sponsor. The focus of the Summit was on networking and developing a manufacturing community in New Hampshire.
The day was full of learning with three keynotes focused on the CHIPS ACT, AI in Manufacturing, and Women in manufacturing. In addition, we heard from Senator Maggie Hassan and Representative Chris Pappas who both affirmed their support for manufacturing in New Hampshire. The following is a summary highlights what our team learned from the keynotes: 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
If you had asked me 20 years ago about reaching this milestone, I would not have envisioned this milestone and all that it represents. Not only does NeoMatrix’s 20th anniversary recognize the longevity of our business, but more importantly, it celebrates our team, partners, and customers that have powered the company along its journey.
While the story behind NeoMatrix is full of growth and change, I’m proud to say that some things have never changed, namely, our dedication to providing value. That’s where it all started, and it is still how our people do things today. 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
Our core values define our culture and behaviors that we expect from all of our team members in order to deliver the highest level of service to our industrial automation clients. We are thrilled to announce the Q2 2023 winners of the RAVE awards that recognize NeoMatrix’s employees who demonstrate excellence in their work, make valuable contributions to the company, and go above and beyond to support their teams and customers. Read More
This article was originally published on AutomationWorld.com on March 27, 2023.
Key aspects of equipment integration into the manufacturing process are often overlooked. These machine-to-enterprise integration methodologies and tips will help you create a viable digital integration strategy.
Manufacturers must have real-time access to information from their processes. Such information can assist users throughout the organization in analyzing, troubleshooting, and suggesting enhancements to improve operations. Following are three frequently overlooked integration aspects that, when implemented, will ensure you have access to the information you need: Read More
In Lean manufacturing, the Andon system was created to notify operators of any issues on the production line as a means to promptly identify and tackle any production issues. Traditionally, an Andon was made up of a cord, which the operator pulls to indicate the occurrence of a problem, and an Andon light, which draws attention to the issue. Today, Andon systems are available in various forms, each progressively more advanced in terms of technology: Read More
We are thrilled to announce the winners of the RAVE awards for February 2023. These awards recognize outstanding employees who demonstrate excellence in their work, make valuable contributions to the company, and go above and beyond to support their teams and customers. We are proud to honor Justin Fan, Matt Pashkowsky, and Bradley Meissner as our RAVE award winners. Read More
Every month we recognize our employees’ achievements, values, and excellence. I’m happy to announce that for September we had 3 R.A.V.E. Award winners. They are Leo Goldschmidt, Cheryl Ott, and Erik Westberg. Read More