Rockwell Automation

• Studio 5000 Logix Emulate

  Tom Hudson, Controls Engineer at Matrix Technologies, Inc. shows how to use the Studio 5000 Logix Emulate software to test a Studio 5000 Logix Designer version 33 PLC program with a Factory Talk View Machine Edition Version 12 HMI application. This is useful for situations when you quickly want to test your PLC development code, […]

  Read MoreTom Hudson / Automation  / Controls Automation  / Factory Talk View  / HMI  / Studio 5000 Logix  / Rockwell Automation 

• PID Controller using RSLogix 5000

  Introduction and basic set up for PID Controller using RSLogix 5000 A PID Controller is a Proportional Integral and Derivative Controller. It’s used to control a specific process variable to a desired value. Greg Kleinhenz with Matrix Technologies walks through an introduction and basic setup of a PID controller in the RSLogix 5000 environment. For […]

  Read MoreGreg Kleinhenz / Automation  / Control Loop  / ControlLogix  / Matrix Moment  / PID  / PLC  / Proportional Integral Derivative  / RSLogix 5000  / Rockwell Automation 

• Batch Recipe Viewer

  Batch Recipe Viewer Custom applications often fill a gap where no off-the-shelf commercial software meets a specific set of requirements for a business case. In this example, a batching system was developed with FactoryTalk Batch from Rockwell Automation, however the customer struggled to get the specific information they needed from the base system. They were […]

  Read MoreJohn Lee / Application  / Batch Recipe  / Batch Systems  / Digital Recipe  / Digital Solution  / Manufacturing Intelligence  / Manufacturing Solution  / Software Design  / Virtualization  / Factory Talk  / Rockwell Automation 

• How a Multidiscipline Engineering Approach to Batch Retort Design Saves Time, Cuts Costs, and Reduces Waste

  How a Multidiscipline Engineering Approach to Batch Retort Design Saves Time, Cuts Costs, and Reduces Waste Multidiscipline Engineering At Matrix Technologies, we do more than simply provide the services our clients request—we also look for ways to save our clients time and money. One of the ways in which we are able provide time and […]

  Read MoreDan Crisman / Cooker Integration  / Energy Conservation  / Filling & Packing  / Food & Beverage Engineering  / Food and Beverage Manufacturing  / Industrial Automation Engineering  / Multidiscipline Engineering  / Water Conservation  / Improvement  / Rockwell Automation 

• Matrix Engineers Turn Old Warehouse into Modern Manufacturing Facility

  Matrix Engineers Turn Old Warehouse into Modern Manufacturing Facility For any engineering project, understanding the arrangement of the building, equipment, and space is very important. In a typical industrial greenfield project, the focus is on the process and packaging aspects. Once these are defined, the building and its features are laid-in to accommodate this process […]

  Read MoreBrett Rygalski / 3D Modeling  / Architectural Design  / Controls Engineering  / Electrical Engineering  / Facility Engineering  / HMI Programming  / Instrumentation Engineering  / Manufacturing Design  / Multidiscipline Engineering  / PLC Programming  / Power  / Power Design  / Process Design  / Planning  / Renovation  / Civil Design  / ControlLogix  / Controls  / Electrical  / Factory Talk  / Mechanical Design  / Power Design  / Rockwell Automation  / Site Design 

• How Digital Transformation Can Help Your Company Become More Flexible and Consistent

  How Digital Transformation Can Help Your Company Become More Flexible and Consistent Your manufacturing company suffers inconsistencies, time crunches, and other setbacks from outdated systems. You ask yourself, how do I automate a manual process?  If you are curious how digital transformation might be right for your business, this article is for you. What is […]

  Read MoreVictor Bertorelli / Batch Systems  / Digital Recipe  / Digital Transformation  / Manufacturing Automation Solutions  / Process Manufacturing  / Production Management  / Improvement  / Rockwell Automation 

• An Asset Management Solution focused on your Automation System Can Reduce Downtime

  An Asset Management Solution focused on your Automation System Can Reduce Downtime If you are involved in the engineering, operation, or maintenance functions of your company, you probably have heard the term Asset Management System (AMS), often associated with monitoring and maintaining the equipment up and running, and helping a plant reduce downtime.  This article […]

  Read MoreVictor Bertorelli / Asset Management  / Downtime  / Industrial Automation Engineering  / Process Control System  / Smart Machines  / Factory Talk  / Rockwell Automation 

• Case Study: Creating a Better User Experience using PlantPAx

  Case Study: Creating a Better User Experience using PlantPAx At times, we work with partner engineering firms to help them with projects that may be outside of their normal scope of offerings. Here’s how Matrix Technologies successfully helped a small engineering firm move a manual process to a fully-automated process using PlantPAx. The Problem When […]

  Read MoreTom Hudson / Auxillary Codes  / Chemical Manufacturing Process  / HMI Programming  / PLC Programming  / Process Control System  / Process Design  / Rockwell Solution Partner  / Improvement  / Sustainability  / PlantPAx  / Rockwell Automation 

• Servo Controlled System Upgrade Optimizes Inline Bottle Capping

  Servo Controlled System Upgrade Optimizes Inline Bottle Capping Servo-based systems can deliver crucial efficiency and flexibility in industrial manufacturing. Here’s how Matrix Technologies helped a prominent manufacturer of food and beverage products and consumer packaged goods test and integrate a new servo controlled inline bottle capping system. The Goal: Faster Capping and Reconfiguration A leading […]

  Read MoreTom Chase / Food & Beverage Engineering  / Industrial Automation Engineering  / Manufacturing Operations Management  / Motion Control  / Rockwell Solution Partner  / Servo Systems  / Planning  / Safety  / Integrations  / Rockwell Automation  / Upgrades 

• Integrated Control System Streamlines Wastewater Treatment Facility

  Integrated Control System Streamlines Wastewater Treatment Facility Consolidating control over the many elements of an industrial wastewater treatment system can achieve operational efficiency and enable in-depth reporting. Here’s how Matrix Technologies helped a major food and beverage manufacturer upgrade the integrated control system for a new wastewater treatment and spray field facility. The Goal: Streamlined […]

  Read MoreDave Blaida, PE / Automation Solutions  / Food and Beverage Manufacturing  / Industrial Automation Engineering  / Industrial Process Design  / Integrated Control System  / System Integration  / Wastewater Treatment  / Improvement  / Planning  / ControlLogix  / Integrations  / Rockwell Automation  / Upgrades  / Wonderware