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20 years of lines
Success in today’s packaging environment requires flexibility and performance. Manufacturers need predictable throughput and consistent quality with minimal risk to their contracts and staff. World-class manufacturers also have a good...
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PDA Passes 4th Straight CSIA Audit!
Process and Data Automation (PDA) is proud to announce that we have passed the audit requirements established by the Control Systems Integrator Association (CSIA) for the fourth consecutive time!...
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Digitalization Digest: The Addition of Line Management
An energy drink manufacturer recognized the need for integrating features of a manufacturing execution system into its new production line. After careful consideration Process and Data Automation (PDA) was hired...
Read MoreSCADA Improvement For Wastewater Treatment Facility
Project Summary Highlights: Hardware/Software implemented: Inductive Automation – Ignition HMI Rockwell – CompactLogix PAC Custom Control Panels Key Improvements: Obsolescence avoidance Migration planning Network design PLC programming HMI design Reporting...
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Digitalization Digest: Lines Configuration
A problem, facing a large beverage manufacturer, was the installed network operating at the plant, connecting the equipment on the production line. The approach that had been adopted was a...
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Process and Data Automation Welcome Krones’ Digitalization Expert, Doug Brooks, to the Team
January 2021 – Process and Data Automation (PDA) is excited to officially welcome Doug Brooks, MES Project Manager, to our team. Doug has spent the past five years building the...
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Optimize Production Operations with Share2Act
Digitalization is revolutionizing the world. Share2Act is revolutionizing the beverage industry and rendering its production operations intelligent and efficient. Share2Act networks staff, machines, and IT systems, and is thus the...
Read MoreMeet Our Newest Engineer, Mr. Geoffrey Sanko
Process and Data Automation (PDA) is proud to introduce you to our newest Engineer, Geoffrey Sanko. Geoff brings nearly 10 years of skill and experience with him making him a...
Read MoreProcess and Data Automation Announce a New Vice President of Operations
June 22, 2020 – Process and Data Automation (PDA) is proud to announce that Jeremy Anderson has been promoted to Vice President of Operations. This is a newly created position...
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Digitalization Digest: Upgrade to a Food & Beverage Plant
The next entry in our Digitalization Digest, articles and thoughts regarding manufacturing plant digitalization, focuses on a project for an international manufacturer of private label food and beverages across North...
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