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Agilix Solutions is Improving Accessibility of Industry 4.0 Investments

Digital transformation is no longer an optional luxury for manufacturers. The labor market is shrinking and competition is tightening in all industries. Adapting to Industry 4.0 is an operational imperative that all manufacturers are going to have to tackle at some point. Still many are hesitant, whether that’s because they’ve attempted Industry 4.0 initiatives in […]

Appleton Powertite Series by Emerson Delivers Safe Power in Harsh Environments

Harsh industrial environments require machinery and components that can deliver even in the presence of dust, water, dirt, and rough use. Weatherproof plugs, receptacles, and connectors are a must for reliably supplying power to equipment, maintaining production, and avoiding downtime. Emerson’s AppletonTM PowertiteTM Series Pin and Sleeve Plugs, Connectors, Receptacles and Accessories help plant managers […]

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Enabling Smart Manufacturing through a Connected Enterprise Strategy

The script to the Kevin Costner movie “Field of Dreams” featured one of the most iconic and memorable lines in the history of film: “If you build it, they will come.” It was an inspirational message that played a pivotal role in the plot of the movie, but when it comes to your smart manufacturing […]

Industrial Network Design | Agilix Solutions

Industrial Network Design: Best Practices for Today’s Needs & Tomorrow’s Growth

Today’s modern industrial facility is only as productive and profitable as its network allows. The more failsafe a network, the less worry of loss of connectivity and production downtime. While most understand the importance of their networks and smart manufacturing, many facilities find that their networks aren’t ideally structured for efficiency or sustainability. Many networks […]

Network Segmentation | Agilix Solutions

Build an Organized, Secure Plant Network with Network Segmentation

On a recent blog, we discussed best practices for industrial network design, reviewing the structure and benefits of Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE) network design for combining information technology with operational technology in a secure and organized manner. A primary method for organizing a plant network lies in proper network segmentation. At Agilix Solutions we understand […]