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 […]
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Agilix Solutions Furthers Commitment to Advancing Industry 4.0 with Addition of Darin Harbor
Rockwell Automation Veteran to serve in new role as VP of Digital Transformation Agilix Solutions, a leading distributor of automation, electrical, datacom and safety products and services has announced the addition of Darin Harbor as Vice President of Digital Transformation. This is a new role for Agilix Solutions focused on helping customers and partners implement […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
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 […]