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Emulation: Reduce Project Risk and Increase Certainty in Outcome
Automation and Controls
3 Min Read

Emulation: Reduce Project Risk and Increase Certainty in Outcome

To remain competitive, manufacturers need to invest in updating and upgrading operations. Common issues that ...
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Andrew Lawrence
March 11, 2026
How Accurate Is Your Downtime Data?
Smart Manufacturing
4 Min Read

How Accurate Is Your Downtime Data?

As a manufacturer, you need to track downtime data to identify inefficiencies, plan for maintenance, and ...
Arun Madangarli
November 12, 2025
Set Your Project Up for Success with the Right Systems Integration Partner
Automation and Controls
2 Min Read

Set Up Your Project for Success with the Right Systems Integration Partner

Choosing a systems integrator is one of the most critical decisions a manufacturer can make when pursuing ...
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Ron Rich, P.E., PMP
October 22, 2025
News & Events
1 Min Read

Richard Phillips Promoted to Vice President of Smart Manufacturing

We are proud to share an exciting leadership update: Richard Phillips has been promoted to Vice President of ...
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Ron Rich, P.E., PMP
October 8, 2025
Automation and Controls
2 Min Read

Why Having a Unified Mechanical and Controls Team is the Secret to Faster, Smarter Project Delivery

Projects that involve modifying manufacturing equipment and processes are inherently complex. This is ...
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Todd Walter
August 20, 2025
News & Events
1 Min Read

Polytron Receives Back-to-Back Top Workplace Honors

I am so proud to announce that, for the second consecutive year, Polytron has been identified as a 2025 Top ...
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Ron Rich, P.E., PMP
August 13, 2025
Smart Manufacturing Obsolescence Management
2 Min Read

Is Your Plant’s Infrastructure Ready for Modernization?

For many manufacturers, modernization promises greater efficiency, data-driven insights, and improved ...
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Creighton Fearrington
July 23, 2025
Smart Manufacturing
4 Min Read

Mitigating Automation Technology Risks

Operating legacy technology beyond end of life (EOL) is a common choice for manufacturers; but selecting ...
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Damian Stahl, P.E., PMP
July 9, 2025
Process Packaging News & Events
2 Min Read

Staying Ahead of New and Evolving Ingredient Regulations

The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent announcement regarding plans to phase out certain ...
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Scott Richards, PE, PMP
May 21, 2025
Machine Safety Automation and Controls
1 Min Read

Polytron and KCF Technologies Collaborate to Deliver Innovative Machine Health Monitoring Solutions

Polytron is excited to announce a strategic relationship with KCF Technologies, a leading provider of ...
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Rande Allen, MBA, PMP
May 7, 2025
Machine Safety
9 Min Read

Every Worker Has the Right to Go Home Safe and Healthy Everyday

If you are a bottom-line type of person, you should know that your business’ greatest asset is its employees, ...
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Polytron
April 24, 2025
Automation and Controls Obsolescence Management
3 Min Read

Your Guide to Justifying an Obsolete Technology Upgrade

When technology goes beyond its useful life cycle, it becomes a business risk for a multitude of reasons ...
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Scott Richards, PE, PMP
March 12, 2025
Automation and Controls
2 Min Read

4 Surprising Benefits of Predictive Maintenance in Manufacturing

Predictive maintenance (PdM) is revolutionizing manufacturing and is best known and sought out for benefits ...
KCF Technologies
February 5, 2025
Process
1 Min Read

Ensure Project Success with Proactive Start-Up Planning

While start-up and commissioning may be the final phases of executing a manufacturing project, these critical ...
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Damian Stahl, P.E., PMP
January 28, 2025
Process Packaging
3 Min Read

Mitigating Manufacturing Project Risk with 3D Modeling

Whether you’re upgrading aging equipment or adding a new line to keep up with demand, we know you can’t ...
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Lee Huynh
October 9, 2024
News & Events
1 Min Read

Polytron Named Seventh on Atlanta Top Work Places List

I am so proud to announce that Polytron has been named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s 2024 Top Work ...
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Ron Rich, P.E., PMP
August 15, 2024
Automation and Controls Obsolescence Management
2 Min Read

Managing Obsolescence by Capitalizing on Planned Downtime

Unless you’re operating a new plant, chances are you’re running a variety of PLCs, VFDs, DCSs, and HMIs that ...
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Damian Stahl, P.E., PMP
July 31, 2024
Smart Manufacturing
3 Min Read

Best Practice for a Successful MES Strategy Part 4: Achieving Results

In the first three parts of this series, we covered the following key parts of developing a successful MES ...
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Richard Phillips, PE, PMP
July 16, 2024
Smart Manufacturing
3 Min Read

Best Practices for a Successful MES Strategy Part 3: Identifying a Trusted Digital Transformation Partner

Multiple surveys have shown that roughly 80 percent of MES-type projects fail to move forward past the ...
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Richard Phillips, PE, PMP
June 6, 2024
Best Practices for a Successful MES Strategy Part 2: Proper Planning for Implementation
Smart Manufacturing
3 Min Read

Best Practices for a Successful MES Strategy Part 2: Proper Planning for Implementation

You’ve taken the time to review and understand the business challenges you’re facing, and how, at a high ...
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Richard Phillips, PE, PMP
May 22, 2024
Best Practices for a Successful MES Strategy Part 1: Understanding Your Business Drivers
Smart Manufacturing
3 Min Read

Best Practices for a Successful MES Strategy Part 1: Understanding Your Business Drivers

You need to push production to get more out of your existing assets. To do this, you’ve tried to optimize ...
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Richard Phillips, PE, PMP
May 1, 2024
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