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3 Crucial Training Tips to Improve Manufacturing Safety
Posted on June 19, 2013 by Rob PerkinsAfter implementing important machine safety measures in a manufacturing facility, we want your team to have all of the tools they need to sustain a safe working environment. We want to facilitate employees to be successful in our safety training and to transfer the practices into action once they’re out on the floor. 1.) A [...] » Read more
Important Safety Training Takeaways
Posted on June 12, 2013 by Rob PerkinsThe safety measures we help our clients implement will only be as effective as the workforce that carries them out every day. Improving safety within your facility hinges not only upon the success of training conducted while we are there, but also in reinforcing that training with current employees. Additionally, it is important to continue [...] » Read more
GHS Training
Posted on June 5, 2013 by Gem Skinner, MCT, CCT+There are 40 million employees spread among the 5 million workplaces in the United States. Many of these employees handle hazardous chemicals on a daily basis. Handling and safety is a top priority, especially for OSHA. The existing fines and penalties for noncompliance with HCS now extend to GHS alignment. HCS violations already rank #3 [...] » Read more
What is GHS?
Posted on May 29, 2013 by Gem Skinner, MCT, CCT+The Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) is an international effort developed by the United Nations to create a universal system for chemicals. With chemicals shipping to various countries, the inconsistencies between national and international laws slows commerce and creates potential safety hazards. By creating a universal standard, GHS will help [...] » Read more
Efficient Programming for Standardized HMI
Posted on May 22, 2013 by Chris ParkinsonIt’s important to focus on an efficient HMI design that functions well and looks good. Polytron upholds a high graphics standard among nearly any combination of hardware and software. Flashy animations and software might look impressive in an HMI demonstration, but doesn’t contribute to the HMI’s effectiveness ― in fact it slows down the operator’s [...] » Read more
Standardized 3D Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Posted on May 15, 2013 by Chris ParkinsonHMI or Human Machine Interface – everybody has them. From physical pushbutton stations to sophisticated graphical interfaces with 3D representations of equipment – HMIs are the visible part of a controls and/or manufacturing intelligence system. Unlike controller code that is seen by few, anyone and everyone can see the HMI. As the manufacturing industry moves [...] » Read more
Meeting Deadlines with Equipment Suppliers: Contingency Planning and Negotiation
Posted on May 8, 2013 by Scott Richards, PE, PMPWe are dedicated to executing each job on time and within the project scope. A lot of planning, management and communication goes into our side to ensure performance. At the same time, we recognize that many of the companies we work with have different standards. As the system integrator and project manager, it is our [...] » Read more
Project Management: Developing a Risk-Management Plan
Posted on May 1, 2013 by Scott Richards, PE, PMPToday’s speed of business has increased project risk by introducing more potential risk events and elevating the consequences of those risk events being realized. Tied to any manufacturing project are production deadlines, product promotions, advertising dollars and as always – the ROI. As the project manager on a project, we are responsible for ensuring timely [...] » Read more
Upgrading From PLC5 With a Rockwell Solutions Partner
Posted on April 27, 2013 by PolytronIf you are ready to upgrade your facility from PLC5 controllers due to downtime, costs and the obsolescence of the technology, you need to find the right vendor for your conversion. Technology transfer vendors often use similar technology solutions, so the key differences between vendors is in the process itself. Planning, training and implementing new [...] » Read more
It’s Time to Upgrade from PLC5
Posted on April 17, 2013 by PolytronDuring the height of PLC5 adoption in the 90’s, this version of the programmable logic controller was a state of the art control system. PLC5 was programmable, flexible and, most importantly, reliable. But, now it is becoming obsolete. Over the last two decades, new solutions have become more affordable, more capable and just as reliable [...] » Read more