By the year 2025, 2.7 million baby boomers are expected to retire, and 2 million jobs are expected to go unfilled. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, an already stressed labor pool has shrunk and many employers are struggling to find qualified help to fill open position. The skills gap we’ve been talking about […]
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Minimize PowerFlex Drive Startup Time with Connected Components Workbench from Rockwell Automation
If you have ever had to troubleshoot or commission your plant’s variable frequency drives (VFDs), you’ve likely wrestled with finding the correct parameters to get back up and running. In this blog we will explore how Rockwell Automation’s Connected Components WorkbenchTM is eliminating the hassle and headache commonly associated with drive startup and troubleshooting. What […]
Improve Process Control Decision Making with PlantPAx 5.0 from Rockwell Automation
Last fall, Rockwell Automation released the PlantPAx 5.0 distributed control system (DCS) to help industrial producers make better and faster process control decisions. The new system is designed to be an integral part of your organization’s digital transformation strategy, helping you be more profitable and productive, while reducing operational risk. Producers in all industrial settings […]
Rockwell Automation’s Automation Fair® 2021 Coming to Houston in November
After going virtual in 2020, Rockwell Automation announced that the 2021 Automation Fair event will be an in-person event this year, with an online hybrid experience also being offered. This year’s event will be held November 10 – 11 in Houston, Texas. As in past years, Automation Fair 2021 will feature engaging keynote presentations, interactive […]
Don’t Replace – Remanufacture or Repair Allen-Bradley Equipment with Agilix Solutions
Broken equipment? Before you panic, before you buy new, consider remanufacturing or repairing instead of replacing! At Agilix Solutions, we offer cost saving remanufacturing services on Allen-Bradley equipment and repair service on thousands of other manufacture’s parts. Whether it’s AC/DC drives, PLCs, servo motors and drives, or robots and controllers, we are your single source […]
Gain a Competitive Advantage with Rockwell Automation Training Offered at Agilix Solutions
Effective employees are critical to a company’s success, ensuring that operations run smoothly and vital tasks are performed flawlessly. Required skills and knowledge must adapt to the pace of technology. New skills are required to support the growing Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in manufacturing facilities throughout the world. The need for continuing education increases […]
Maximize Your Technology Investment with a Rockwell Automation Integrated Service Agreement
As a Rockwell Automation Authorized Service Provider, Agilix Solutions is the go-to resource for connecting clients with products and support from one of the world-renowned leaders in automation. If your organization is invested in Rockwell Automation technology and doesn’t have an Integrated Service Agreement (ISA), you could be leaving valuable time and money on the […]
Scale Your Maintenance Program with Fiix CMMS from Rockwell Automation
As processes and machinery have become more complex, the challenges of supervising a facility, fleet, or manufacturing operation have grown increasingly difficult. Lack of maintenance and poor asset control lead to untold expenses for companies who can’t keep up with the tasks. Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) have made a major difference in helping companies […]
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 […]
Why an Installed Base Evaluation is Important for Your Manufacturing Facility
Change is ever-present in the fast-paced world of a manufacturing environment. At any given time, your facility may be facing the implementation of new and updated equipment, rearrangement of your manufacturing lines, or even employee turnover. In most cases, these types of changes indicate advancement, but they also pose a risk for things in your […]
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 […]