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FrommConnect Optimizes Production Line Software for Aluminum Can Manufacturer 

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A company that manufactures aluminum cans came to FrommConnect with software issues that were impacting production efficiency.   The manufacturer had recently installed a new can-stacker but was unable to implement it due to limited time and resources. FrommConnect stepped in to develop a control scheme and corresponding code for the stacker’s programmable logic controller (PLC).

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FrommConnect Optimizes Production Line for Soda Bottling Plant

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We recently helped a soda bottling plant fix a failure point in its production process, reducing downtime and improving overall efficiency  In the past, if a bottle was knocked over or went through the line incorrectly, the entire production would halt, triggering an alarm. A technician would then have to manually remove the bottle before

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Modernizing Production Lines for a Metal Processing Plant 

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We recently took on a large project upgrading a metal forming operation at a Beryllium processing plant. The application utilizes two large DC motors, one to power the loading of raw material into the forming machine, and the other to power a bridle, ensuring the right tension, speed, and torque so the metal is formed to

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Partnering with Major Healthcare Facility to Keep Boilers Running 

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A mechanical contractor working for a large healthcare facility recently contacted us about one of the facility’s boilers not working.   The breakdown could cause several operational problems. The boilers power the heating system and provide hot water for hospital functions such as sterilizing equipment.   The programmable logic controller (PLC) which ran the boiler had

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FactoryTalk Optix Provides Communication Gateway for Wastewater Treatment Customer

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A metal alloys manufacturer was having difficulty with its wastewater control platform software communicating with other technology platforms at its facility. They use a Walchem Process Controller to monitor and regulate various aspects of the wastewater treatment process, such as PH levels.  Our team designed a FactoryTalk Optix application to serve as a communication gateway.

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Upgrading Outdated PLC System to Safeguard Power Generation and Water Treatment 

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A local power generation plant was using an outdated PLC 5 control system to manage critical processes at its water treatment plant. Processes include instrumentation and valve control for cooling turbines and managing wastewater.  The decades old PLC 5 system had been discontinued by Rockwell Automation. It no longer received software updates and replacement parts had become

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