The plant floor has changed dramatically over the last decade. Rather than countless components working independently of each other, now a process can be automated through a unified architecture that allows disparate parts to work together by facilitating communications between PLCs and controllers to central supervisory SCADA and HMI systems. SCADA software has come a long way, and products like InduSoft Web Studio have proven that it’s possible to create a smooth process that combines technology from many different manufacturers across multiple platforms. Continue reading →

There are a some useful tools and tricks users can employ in the InduSoft Web Studio SCADA software to make it even easier to implement. One trick commonly used is the option to have an IWS application run automatically whenever the computer is on. This functionality will save time and effort on the floor, and will help ensure less downtime occurs. Continue reading →