01/22/2020
Over the last few years, control systems like the ones provided by Repete have evolved to collect and manage vast amounts of information. Download PDF below
01/22/2020
Selecting an automation control system isn’t a simple task. To complicate matters, those in decision-making positions might only have to make this call once or twice in their lengthy careers. Additionally, technology has undergone significant changes over the past decade. All of these aspects combined often leave decision-makers without a complete understanding of the key factors to consider when evaluating potential automation control system providers. Every process manufacturing plant is unique, which translates into different criteria for selecting a control system. Instead of solely focusing on comparing product features and functions, it’s important to consider how well the automation company aligns with your specific needs. By focusing on the company behind the system, you ensure a more holistic and effective decision-making process. This article is dedicated to aiding decision makers in choosing an automation system that perfectly aligns with their needs, whether they are purchasing a system for the first […]
01/22/2020
OEE is known in many industries for its benefits. It plays a key role in measuring the efficiency of staff operations, helps to identify bottlenecks and helps mill owners make better investment choices, just to name a few things. There is much information about OEE on the web, so we won’t review that here. OEE is known in many industries for its benefits. It plays a key role in measuring the efficiency of staff operations, helps to identify bottlenecks and helps mill owners make better investment choices, just to name a few things. There is much information about OEE on the web, so we won’t review that here. But making feed products is not like making widgets. Feed manufacturing must be mapped to OEE using special methods to get a true indication of real OEE results. Only a specially-designed control system can offer these results in an accurate and meaningful […]
01/22/2020
Get all the info you need to know about IoT in the feed industry from Repete’s experts here. To learn more about automation software, contact us today! What parts of a facility can be “connected”? At the device layer: Many devices are being built with more advanced “smart” technology and moving from IO to ethernet. VFD’s are a good example of this. Many new, previously IO-only devices are moving to smart devices which will facilitate the ability to connect. Device manufacturers are pushing the move to provide connected groups of devices that can be connected and interfaced with larger systems. This has the benefit of allowing equipment providers to be able to provide proprietary control of their devices while opening them up to large populations of users and larger coordinating control systems, without the disadvantage that comes with traditional islands of service implementations. At the control system layer: Control systems […]