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After spending more years than I would like to count working with Human Machine Interface (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) software, I began reflecting on how advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), cloud computing, the convergence of IT and OT, and the shift from desktops to mobile […]

Last week, we explored the Six Big Losses and their impact on production line efficiency and productivity.  There is a critical intersection between energy efficiency and productivity, however, that manufacturers cannot overlook. Rising energy costs and regulatory challenges in today’s environment can heavily impact a company’s bottom line—and consumers, suppliers, and vendors increasingly demand sustainably

A recurring theme when speaking with customers is their drive to enhance production efficiency.  The key metric in this pursuit is Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), which measures the performance of equipment and manufacturing processes.  Central to OEE is the concept of the “Six Major Losses,” a foundational element of Total Quality Management (TQM) and Total

This week, we are excited to feature a guest blogger, Bryan Morgan.  Bryan is a Strategy Consultant at Morgan Consulting, LLC, with 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including the past 15 years working for biologic drug manufacturers.  You can connect with Bryan here.     The world of medicine is rapidly evolving, bringing groundbreaking therapies to patients

Blog written by Connor Gadbois and Marcia Gadbois In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the convergence of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), digital transformation, and enhanced supply chain connectivity redefine how businesses operate and collaborate with suppliers and customers. This heightened connectivity while unlocking unprecedented opportunities for efficiency and innovation, also amplifies the critical

We look ahead with optimism to the technological trends poised to shape industrial automation in 2025.  Building on the lessons of the past year, the industry is well-positioned to embrace cutting-edge innovations that drive progress, efficiency, and growth. The Industrial Automation Market was valued at $182.1 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at

As we move into 2025, the Industrial Automation industry is witnessing a growing shift among customers and hardware suppliers from proprietary closed systems to open, collaborative, and scalable solutions that power the future’s connected factories and intelligent systems.  This trend is exemplified by the Linux operating system market growth, that The Business Research Company projects

Automation has been a part of human history since the beginning of time.  Creating mechanisms to perform specific, predetermined tasks has always been rooted in the human desire to focus on more meaningful pursuits.  The term “automation” originates from the Ancient Greek word automaton (αὐτόματον), meaning “acting of one’s own will.”  In Homer’s works from

As I sorted through my countless emails this morning, I started thinking about the sheer amount of data generated daily. Email, as a primary mode of communication in today’s digital world, contributes significantly to this ever-growing data pool. It made me wonder—just how much data is created daily.  And what portion of that comes from

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to you. Your trust, collaboration, and support are the cornerstones of our success, and we are truly thankful for the opportunity to work alongside you. To our customers, thank you for choosing us as your partner and for allowing us to be a part

“At each increase of knowledge as well as on the contrivance of every new tool, human labour becomes abridged.”  Charles Babbage I have been immersed in the world of computing since earning my undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Management Information Systems in the early 1980s.  The technological evolution since those early days has been