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The Benefits of Integrating Your MES System With SCADA Dante Augello Tue, 07/05/2022 - 09:43
Connecting layers of the manufacturing process is a crucial step in building a more effective operation and automation system. SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition), MES (manufacturing execution system), and ERP (enterprise resource planning) are three of the most important levels of the manufacturing process.
Finding Low-Cost SCADA for Your Company Dante Augello Thu, 05/19/2022 - 07:45
Many different industries use supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software. These industries’ products and processes can vary widely but something they often have in common is a strict budget. That’s why finding affordable solutions to your company’s automation needs is so important.
Ignition 8.1.17: Important Security Update, Tag Editor UX/UI Improvements, and So Much More Arnell Ignacio Thu, 05/12/2022 - 15:24
As promised, Ignition 8.1.17 is now arriving at the station, bringing with it several major updates and improvements that you surely do not want to miss. In the blog post for our last release, 8.1.16, we dropped hints regarding several major improvements to the Tag Editor in the Ignition designer. Ignition 8.1.17 delivers the goods, but before we get into those and other sweet updates, let’s talk about how the release train made a quick stop at the S4x22 event in Miami.