Do you want tighter control of your production lines, but can’t afford to install a controller for every line? Wish you could gather more data on your manufacturing process or integrate remote process data with on-site real-time feedback? PLC controls, combined with real-time Ethernet, networking, and distributed controls are breaking down barriers and increasing your […]

Still using PLC-5s? If so, you may want to consider a platform conversion  from PLC-5 to ControlLogix (CLX) soon. PLC-5s have been discontinued and are now obsolete, which poses risks if you are currently using them in your manufacturing plant. What happens if you experience a failure? Do you have spare PLC-5 processors on hand, […]

How much automation is right for your packaging line? Which processes can you automate for the highest ROI? When is the right time to automate? These can be hard questions to navigate, but an experienced packaging integrator can help you figure out the answers. Five Factors to Consider When Determining Automated Packaging To start figuring out […]

Tired of having spilled product because of missing seals or crooked caps? What about missing labels or blistering? How much money are you wasting shipping empty packages or boxes? In the modern manufacturing environment, there are affordable automated packaging line quality control systems that can solve all of these problems. Top Three Automated Packaging Line […]

Interested in automating your packaging line, but unsure if the investment is worth it? An experienced team of automated packaging system integrators is what you need. The level of automation and purchasing used or new equipment are two key areas that are discussed to help you achieve the highest ROI. Level of Automation When automating […]

Is your high-speed production line running faster than what your QA system can keep up with? Production rate is an important factor when it comes to meeting customer demand, but what good is volume if the quality is lacking? What happens when your customers realize they purchased a faulty product? No one wants upset end […]

Andy Wolf, a project engineer in our controls engineering group at EPIC Systems, became a ThinManager certified integrator. ThinManager is visualization management software that is widely used in manufacturing facilities all over the world. Are you interested in upgrading to ThinManager? Below are ten reasons why you should consider upgrading your manufacturing facility: 1. Secure […]