How (And Where) To Find Expertise in Booming Industries like Biogas

Let’s pretend you have a cable bundle at your house. The cable company gave you their top-of-the-line, next-generation technology, but it’s Friday night and you’re having issues. Shocking, right? Your internet connection is in and out, your TV picture is staticky, and your remote won’t change channels. You pick up the phone and call tech…

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6 Ways IIoT Helps Metals Manufacturing Run Efficiently

Nowadays, new technologies help scale up production efficiency for a number of industries, including metals manufacturing. State-of-the-art strategies streamline processes, leading to increased productivity, improved performance, and northbound profits.  Sweeping onto the scene in 2012, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has altered the trajectory of a number of manufacturing sectors—metals manufacturing among them. IIoT…

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The SCADA Development Community: A Prime Place for Collaboration

The applications that underpin successful automation rarely prove overtly simple. However, a new open source movement has increased the accessibility of one key automation component: SCADA. These hubs for SCADA development help link resources to developers, allowing organizations to bypass some economic and start-up hurdles.  Open Source in Automation Open source’s headway in the technological…

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Automating Your Systems? Don’t Forget About Safety

It’s no secret that automation’s inroads into the manufacturing sector continue to see growth. These spikes in automation’s presence provide ample opportunity for increased productivity—but also pose a new set of risks in the workplace. System automation compels  your industries’ safety concerns to come to the forefront.  Evaluate Your Risks As you may know, a…

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Finding Success in Industry 4.0 Without the Benefit of Historical Data

Producing quality products at a breakneck pace has become the rule, rather than the exception. For producers, meeting demand in today’s climate means tightened schedules, constricted budgets, and dynamic change. This is the result of the new industrial revolution we find ourselves in: Industry 4.0.  Navigating the New Age: Industry 4.0 Since its inception in…

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Keeping Your Control Systems and Your Data Secure

More and more, manufacturers and utilities are discovering the many benefits of expanding their digital networks—but that can’t be effectively done without addressing the growing cybersecurity threats that come with it.  Cybersecurity Threats in Light of COVID-19 Manufacturing and utility operations are facing a wide variety of different cyber threats today. The latest? The theft…

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The Power of Data-Driven Productivity

Automation is about a lot more than just advancing technology—it’s about helping companies achieve operational goals that align with their business strategies. Keep reading for more information about how implementing automation can boost productivity and business growth.  Decisions Based on Data Once you’ve reviewed your business’s strategies, you need to find the data to support…

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