Transporting 1500 passengers per hour to a height of 400 feet with safety and reliably is an awesome responsibility. Continuing it 14 hours per day, 365 days per year requires the utmost confidence in the control system vendor. That’s why the Coca Cola Orlando Eye trusted a fully integrated Siemens SIMATIC suite to assure passenger […]
Four Ways to Turn a Basic Controller into an Automation Dynamo
Automation in today’s manufacturing environment is being called on to perform increasingly complex tasks faster and more efficiently. While advanced controllers are typically top of mind to perform such functions, smaller controllers should never be ruled out as they are ideal for a wide range of automation requirements. Take the case of the Siemens S7-1200 […]
Siemens Technology Modernizes Town Water Supply
The problems inherent in bringing fresh water to communities have been in the news in recent times. Aging infrastructure, poor filtration, pollution and lack of adequate controls can lead to unhealthy conditions and undersupply. The town of Tega Cay, South Carolina (population 8,000), turned to Siemens integrator Kinard Control Systems to provide its citizens with […]
Hello, Augmented Reality. Goodbye, Smart Phone.
AR is poised to bring major improvements in industrial efficiency, making phones and tablets obsolete. There’s been a lot of effort to improve productivity and reduce costs by bringing smart phones and tablets into the industrial world. But Bob Meads is predicting that in just a few years, these handhelds will fade away as industrial […]
Industry Leaders Share How to Make Digitalization Real
Siemens recently held its 23rd annual Automation Summit. This is a time when the Siemens team gathers with end users and solutions partners for a few days of best practice sharing and networking. Whether a first-time or regular attendee, there’s tremendous interest in how digitalization will impact the future of manufacturing. That’s why leaders of […]
Oil, Gas Industries Fuel Demand for Seamless Pipes
A drive for efficiency prompted pipe manufacturer Tenaris to automate operation of its largest factory. In recent years, the oil and gas industry worldwide has responded to severe market-pricing pressures by finding ways to gain new efficiencies. That impacts companies like Tenaris, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of steel piping and related services needed […]
Better Beer Via Automated Brewing
Consumers are becoming far more discerning about their beer. That’s why craft brewing is a booming business. According to the Brewers Association, craft beer production grew 5% in the U.S. while the beer market as a whole fell by 1%. Small and independently owned craft breweries now account for 98% of all breweries operating in […]
Driving Innovation Through Finance
Financing is not always well understood by small and mid-size organizations. According to surveys, however, it is a key driver of successful digitalization. Owners and executives say financing opens the door to competitive pricing, improved competitive positioning and increased operational efficiency. It can also improve working capital, enable the procurement of new technology, and boost […]
PCs, PLCs Unite to Improve Efficiency
Multifunctional Platform brings best of both worlds Programmable controllers and personal computers are both powerful tools in industrial environments, each providing different benefits that help companies speed production and improve efficiency. Plant floor managers that link them together efficiently will see significant performance benefits. When PCs and PLCs work together more closely, higher level processing […]
Automation Slashes Package Delivery Times
Material handling equipment enables faster times for shipping orders The market for automated material handling equipment is growing by leaps and bounds as consumer demand evolves from a world that once found 4-to-6-week delivery windows acceptable to one where a couple days is a slow timeframe. This rapid evolution requires considerable distribution infrastructure, driving rapid […]
