Every manufacturer has a HMI or Human Machine Interface, but they might not know it. From physical pushbutton stations to sophisticated graphical interfaces with 3D representations of equipment – HMIs
Most of us have had an experience where we have given someone an assignment only to come back later and hear the claim that you never said the things you
In the “new normal” of manufacturing, a system for tracking accurate quality metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) is essential. In several industry sectors, such as pharmaceutical and automotive, the
Remember the days before computers were involved in almost everything that happened in the office. Wasn’t it a different world altogether? Still Using Paper? It’s a communication format that has
Polytron recently presented a webinar on the topic of Operational Consistency – Operator Driven Reliability focusing on stable, standardized operational processes for Operational Excellence. At its core, Operational Excellence is the state
Keeping your employees up to speed on the latest technologies, processes, and skills is not easy – especially in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Subject matter experts can’t stop what they’re
10 December 2014 – Polytron, Inc., a leading CSIA Certified engineering consulting and systems integration firm based in Duluth, Georgia, is proud to announce that it has been named 2015 System
The value of internal trainers on staff within a manufacturing facility is increasing as the workforce ages and new employees fill the gaps. Internal trainers can orient new employees, mentor existing
In the ARC Strategy Report, “Electrical Power Systems Lifecycle Management Strategies,” 58% of users acknowledge having no formal plan for managing the lifecycle of their technology, yet more than $65 billion
After more than 12 years, Windows XP, a stable and reliable operating system for most manufacturing facilities reached End of Life (EOL) on April 8, 2014. Microsoft will no longer
