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Expanded Metal selected the Epicor enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution to replace its existing ERP software and support its international operations.

Rootstock’s Cloud ERP will replace the on-premise legacy ERP software, which will consolidate all of Pioneer’s key metrics onto the Force.complatform.

Singapore-based port equipment engineering solutions provider Portek Systems & Equipment, has gone live with the Epicor enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution.

By Chad Sullivan, 5 Star measurement, et al Five Star Measurement of Weatherford, Texas uses Software Toolbox's Electronic Flow Measurement (EFM) Suite to remotely monitor and manage more than 700 wellheads as an initial stage that may eventually expand to 6,000 sites.

MicroStrain Sensing Systems provides embedded sensing systems for aerospace and industrial markets.

By Mike Roberts, LNS Research Today’s manufacturing environment exudes more data than most companies know what to do with. While this data can be one of your greatest assets, in many cases it’s surfacing as a source of confusion and proving too difficult and costly to manage. For many, IT architecture is actually the foremost challenge for achieving visibility into manufacturing operations.

By Bill Lydon, Editor Big data is a term used to describe large, complex collections of data sets. Big data is a hot topic in business, manufacturing, and IT circles because, if utilized correctly, it provides an opportunity for companies to improve efficiency and productivity. The challenge for many organizations is that in order for big data to be used most effectively, the organizational silos within companies need to cooperate.

NGLTech develops solutions for the improvement and enhancement of processes in upstream oil & gas.

The calculator, based on Microsoft Excel, allows users to quickly and simply generate an estimate of potential savings on a production line as a result of OEE improvements.

Prior to selecting Epicor ERP, Taco used a legacy system for the last 17 years that could no longer support increased operations due to a combination of in-house applications and multiple code modifications.

Statoil will use Proficy SmartSignal predictive-diagnostic software and services to improve the uptime and increase the reliability of heavy rotating equipment such as gas turbines, generators and compressors.

The system will enable Statoil personnel onshore to continuously monitor the new fixed platform’s critical and essential pumps, compressors and other mechanical equipment to maximize efficiency and identify any potential problems before they affect production.

By Bill Lydon, Editor Ted Krevis of Sherwin Williams gave an enthusiastic presentation about their HMI software implementation at Inductive Automation’s Ignition User Conference last fall. I had the opportunity to talk personally with Krevis and the Lead Software Developer about their experiences using Ignition software. Below is a synopsis of my interview.

Werum is a provider of software for production control and production monitoring for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry.

Northeast Lantern selected Rootstock’s Cloud Manufacturing ERP to track inventory and have vision on its production flow on the floor.

Dave Edstrom, recently past President and Chairman of the Board of the MTConnect Institute, joined the senior management team as Chief Technology Officer.

By Greg Goodwin, LNS Research In a manufacturing organization, understanding what’s happening at the plant level is crucial because it’s where the rubber really hits the road. Having visibility into shop-floor operations is important for achieving several company goals, like meeting customer demands, identifying lagging assets, and reducing manufacturing costs.

Aero Stanrew is a designer and manufacturer of electromagnetic components and electronic systems to the aerospace, defence, oil & gas and space markets.

By Chuck Cimalore, Omnify Software With the ability to share information across the enterprise, PLM technology touches many phases of the engineering design and manufacturing cycle.

The Energy Management Information System will provide real-time monitoring, analysis and detection of excessive plant energy consumption.