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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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 ...
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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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 ...
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 ...
4 Surprising Benefits of Predictive Maintenance in Manufacturing
Predictive maintenance (PdM) is revolutionizing manufacturing and is best known and sought out for benefits ...
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 ...
Automation and Controls: Hot Topics You Need to Know
As production demand increases, manufacturers are focusing on automation and control system upgrades. ...
The Changing Face of Operator Interface
Chris Parkinson is HMI technical lead at Polytron, a CSIA-certified member of the Control System Integrators ...
Manufacturers Go Paperless to Increase ROI
If you are interested in going paperless, even if leadership has already decided to move forward, then the ...
Control System Modernizations: Is It Time for an Upgrade?
Average Downtime Costs - Industry surveys have shown that the average cost of a downtime incident is ...
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Capitalizing on the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
During new machine installation or upgrade activities some people seem to have a good handle on equipment to ...
Increase Efficiencies with Standardized HMI
Every manufacturer has a HMI or Human Machine Interface, but they might not know it. From physical pushbutton ...
3 Keys to a Successful Systems Integration Project
Once you have found a systems integrator that suits your needs, its time to execute. By conveying your ...
3 Factors to Look for in a Systems Integrator
Most manufacturers will start their search for a systems integrator by asking their component manufacturer ...
3 Questions to Help You Determine if You Need a Systems Integrator
“Don’t fix what isn’t broken,” is a common mantra among plant managers. As a result, many of our integration ...