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icc | 2015 Community Session  |  Aerospace

Sales and Development Approach to MES & OEE

MES projects involve challenges quite different than standard SCADA systems. This is especially true with installations involving OEE. Understanding and adapting to these factors can help secure work, satisfy clients, and mitigate risks. Jason Coope and David Reed of Trimax Systems will share their experiences and best management practices for delivering MES solutions from first contact to final rollout.

64 min video

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icc | 2015 IA Session  |  Building Automation

Learning the Fundamentals of Ignition MES

For those looking to get started in MES, this session will teach the fundamental features and principles of MES to help make the most of this powerful technology.

55 min video

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icc | 2015 IA Session  |  Building Automation

The Power of Track & Trace with WIP

Learn advanced tips for tapping the full potential of Ignition’s Track & Trace Module by leveraging its Work-In-Process (WIP) data and functionality.

61 min video

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icc | 2015 IA Session  |  Building Automation

Exploring the New Features of Ignition MES Modules

Explore the new and powerful features of the latest Ignition MES modules through demonstrations conducted by a member of the team that makes Ignition MES software.

63 min video

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article White Paper

5 Reasons Ignition is More Than Just SCADA Software

In a competitive global economy, it’s crucial to make the most of every asset your company has, including your software. Although supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software is widely used for monitoring, gathering and processing data, and controlling automated processes, it has many drawbacks and limitations. To name a few: SCADA software is hard to customize, it doesn’t "play well" with other software and systems, it is very expensive to implement and expand, and it doesn’t let you easily access real-time data. See what sets Ignition apart from other SCADA software. Read the white paper for five reasons why you can do so much more with Ignition.

14 min read

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customer project Manufacturing

IPG Sentinel Module Identifies Ways to Improve OEE

The project consisted of providing a real-time performance system to measure the OEE and identify improvement opportunities for each area of the factory floor.

4 min video

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icc | 2014 Community Session  |  Building Automation

Increasing Efficiency & ROI with MES

Ready to discover a hidden world of productivity between your SCADA and ERP systems? Find out how MES software can track and improve downtime, quality, SPC, recipe management, traceability and more.

59 min video

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icc | 2014 IA Session  |  Building Automation

Mastering the MES Essentials

Those who are new to MES can learn the basics that will help them get the most of it and start building a smarter enterprise.

56 min video

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icc | 2014 Community Session  |  Aerospace

Project Management Tips for Successful Ignition MES Implementations

In this session, Coope - a certified Project Management Professional - will discuss his experiences and recommendations covering project management, appropriate software development models and numerous tips for implementing successful Ignition-based MES solutions. Trimax Systems is a Certified Premier Systems Integrator with Inductive Automation and was the first company to become Ignition MES Certified.

44 min video

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icc | 2014 Community Session  |  Automotive

MES Module Made Cloud-Friendly

Harrison – an expert in MES integration – explains how Roeslein & Associates’ new NowFlection mobile app make Ignition's MES information available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Learn how to use OEE tags to push MES data from the plant floor to the cloud, and how to utilize the NowFlection app to pull data back down.

32 min video

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