Polytron Inc. Named System Integrator of the Year
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 Internet of Things and Everything — IoT/IoE
If you think technology has changed rapidly in the last 30 years, just wait. According to the Cisco Visual Networking Index, by 2017, there will be 1.7 billion machine-to-machine wireless […]
The 4 Main Components of Proper Manufacturing Training
Recently, we were brought into a project where an equipment controls technician had been on-site for six months tasked with training the workforce through On the Job Training (OJT) by […]
Bringing New Medical Products to Market
With the changing regulations in the healthcare industry, opportunities abound for new entrants and so do potential pitfalls. To make the right investments and reduce risks, many companies are expanding […]
Using the Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) System
Polytron’s safety manager, Casey Alcala, stays apprised of any changes in the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) standards, as well as the National Fire Protection Association’s Standard for Electrical […]
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
Using the NFPA 70E Simplified Risk table to determine our Personal Protection Equipment shows that we fall in the “Risk Category 2*, work on control circuits above 120 volts, changing […]
Proactive Communication for Successful Project Management
Communication is key to the success of any project. and it drives everything we do. In our organization, communication flows freely in all directions – up, down and across the […]
A Custom Approach to Project Management
As a Systems Integrator focused on the manufacturing industries, our work usually involves a mix of software, hardware and value added engineering and training services. For our clients, a manufacturing […]
ROI vs. the Need to Meet Business Objectives- A Key Part of Manufacturing Intelligence
Business metrics are important in any industry, and this is especially true when it comes to manufacturing. ROI is a very important yardstick to keep in mind, and if you […]
Is Ethernet Deterministic? Does it matter?
Networks are a great modern convenience, and understanding them can be very important for engineers and managers alike. This question came up from a vendor during a meeting hosted in our […]
