01. MISSION
What is the mission and purpose of the business? This must be connected to. A fully functioning business is a wonder and must be carefully managed. Sometimes the hype that comes out of the presentations where this information is conveyed can leave us worn down from the marketing messages. However, this is real, and it is very important to be a partner with that business.
02. PEOPLE, PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS
These are the foundational blocks and the vectors that must be blended together to create the output of the business.
03. UPPER-LEVEL CORPORATE INFORMATION SYSTEMS INTERACTION
Every company has information systems where email, chat, files, etc are done. Having a protocol on how you use and are aware of its features relate directly to the productivity of the workers.
04. COMPUTING OPERATING SYSTEMS
Although it is possible to ignore this layer, Microsoft's decisions to update, deliver threat assessments and then eventually obsolete existing OS's make it a layer we need to be away of and manage.
05. INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Where you keep the loads of information required to do your job must be setup and managed.
06. COMMUNICATIONS
When building/modifiying new systems, we talk to lots of people. Is there a way to approach this with more intention and make it easier and faster to access help? Yes.
07. NETWORKS
IP networks are a wonderful thing. But they are complex and are an entry point for bad guys. They must be carefully setup and then managed. It is also very important that configurations are understood by everyone that works on the system. And as time goes on they must be optimized. In particular, we focus on Stratix switches since they are often installed by OEM's.
08. DATA OPERATIONS
There is an opportunity to utilize the significant amount of data created during operations. Places to keep, acces and then present this data is very necessary.
09. SCRIPTING
Almost all controller systems have some type of way of scripting. Here we have the fundementals.
10. DATABASE
On occasion, and increasing more often, databases are needed to be included in automation systems. We show you the basics of getting one setup.
11. ERP SYSTEM
ERP systems need to be understood at a basic level so if there is an opportunity to interface it can be exploited.
12. MES SYSTEM
MES systems are often used to control production. It may be you need to build one.
13. HMI
Developing user interfaces, with efficient data exchange, is very important. We have some fundamental things to show you.
14. PLC
PLC's control everything. There are a number of great ways to program the processes you will come to.
15. SAFETY
Safety systems are everywhere now. You need to know how to create and expand them. And very importantly, be able to modify existing ones.
16. I/O
Understanding IO systems are important for getting the objects getting information, and causing the actions of the program, to act right.
17. VISION
Vision systems are used to gather visual information and then do something. Setting one up is important for your capabilities.
18. VFD
VFD's are everywhere. They have lots of parameters. They must be managed. There must be a constant sense that any of them can burn up and need to be replaced. Are you ready?
19. MOTION
Servo motion control is an amazing thing. Very strong motors can move things very fast and accurate. Knowing how to build and/or maintain these systems is difficult but it is needed.
20. ROBOTS
Robots are growing in usefulness with the advent of cobots and expansion of the long-time manufacturers of them.