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The Future of Smart Cities is Here: MarketScale Mornings
On the August 8th episode of MarketScale Mornings, Paul Doherty joined Daniel Litwin & Tyler Kern to explain why smart city technology isn’t a futuristic idea. What’s the future of design in cities? Can autonomous vehicles survive in a world with human drivers? Paul answers those questions and more in this clip from MarketScale…
The Coming Revolution: Why 5G is going to change your life
Imagine the best method of communication you have is a telegraph machine. It allows you to communicate across the country, and to you, it seems like lightning-fast communication compared to horse-drawn postal service. Now imagine someone comes along and shows you a fax machine. It would seem revolutionary—almost impossible—right? We’re about to experience a similar…
Where Verizon Is Bringing 5G Next
It may not be long until most of the United States is connected to 5G. Verizon announced on Wednesday that it launched 5G Ultra Wideband services in four more American cities. Customers in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Detroit and Indianapolis are the latest to receive the service. Verizon already provides the 5G Ultra Wideband network in…
A Software Solution to Locate Network Noise
The ongoing problem of pinpointing network noise in the cable network has plagued DOCSIS HFC Networks for years. Until now, limited tools have been available to find the problem area of the network. Bad amplifiers, bad taps, bad couplers–locating these issues usually involves many expensive hours spent driving around and searching for the damaged piece…
Industry 4.0 Means High Density IoT. Are We Prepared?
The world of IoT has been evolving industries for several years now; from manufacturing to retail, data is giving businesses unparalleled decision making capabilities. But are businesses really leveraging IoT to its full potential? To dive deep into the subject, we were joined by Atul Patel, CEO & co-founder of Edyza Inc., an enabler…
How Technology is Improving the Broadband User Experience
Communications have fundamentally changed since the implementation of broadband services; today, customer expectations are that communication is instant and clear. “Internet is now the key to this business because everything flows through it. Whether it’s the phone or video or internet,” Chris Boring, vice president of sales and marketing at Promptlink Communications, said. This…
IntelliFinishing Smart Controls: A Critical Component for a Flexible Automated Finishing System
In the world of automated finishing systems, not every solution is created equal. There are real differentiators that can improve and streamline processes while increasing both productivity and quality. With its unique friction-driven conveyor, efficient washers and ovens, and recipe-based smart controls, the IntelliFinishing automated finishing system can increase throughput by 20%, nearly eliminate downtime,…
High Speed Train Loadout Made Possible by Kasa Controls & Automation
Kasa Automation Delivers Excellence in Efficiency for Rail Terminal in Kansas’ Biggest Wheat Producing County The grain industry continues to grow in the U.S., requiring more storage and facilities. As farming practices have improved, yields are greater. That means those in the industry are busy building new facilities with the most up-to-date technology. This is…
Manufacturing Memory Means Scribing Silicon in a Sea of Sensors
At Micron’s memory chip fabrication facility in the Washington, DC, suburb of Manassas, Virginia, the entire manufacturing area is blanketed in electronic detectors in all their various forms. But the primary purpose isn’t to keep intruders out or anything so prosaic. “A lot of them are microphones,” a spokesman for Micron said. “They listen to the…
What 5G Means for Businesses from the Financial District to the Farmland
There has been plenty of buzz around the possibilities that 5G will bring to society. Steadily, new markets around the United States have tested the next generation of cellular network technology, but there is far more to come than faster cell phone service. PC Mag Lead Analyst Sascha Segan has traveled the country testing…
The Crossover of Broadband and Content at ANGA COM 2019
ANGA COM 2019 brought together more than 20,000 people to Cologne, Germany this month. One of the biggest telecom and content shows in the world every year, a heavy focus in 2019 was put on the 5G future, new content consumption platforms and the personalization of TV. Promptlink Communications was in attendance at the event…
MILLBROOK TECHNOLOGY PARK CASE STUDY
Millbrook Technology Park is home to many vehicle technology companies, each that have the benefit of immediate access to Millbrook’s tracks, test facilities, and expertise. The Park supports its tenants with test and engineering services, product development, facilities management, catering and hospitality, and product demos. For some time, Millbrook’s testing and validation processes measured the…
Perfecting Quality Control and Precision in Manufacturing
We’re in the midst of the fourth industrial revolution, the next wave of innovation in manufacturing. Much of it is tied to technology, allowing for increased automation and, as a result, higher efficiency. One area of manufacturing that is being helped by these increased efficiency, creating positive ripple effects for the entire industry, is…
KALEESUWARI CASE STUDY
Edible oil is a highly competitive market. Delivering health and wellness through their superior products, Kaleesuwari is a company that prides itself on its responsiveness to customer requirements. However, they were unable to receive real-time data from the 24 line machines operating in their plant, and therefore no accurate data was being collected on production…
IoT & Wireless IoT Day 2019: Green IoT Solutions Enable Sustainable Cities
Delta, a provider of power and thermal management solutions, unveiled its broad portfolio of energy-efficient solutions under the brand campaign “IoT-based Smart Green Solutions to Nurture Energy Efficiency in Cities” at Hannover Messe 2019. The solutions focus on Smart Manufacturing, Smart Buildings, and Smart Energy Infrastructure. A key offering includes the Digital Factory Monitoring Solution,…
Beyond the Numbers: How Do You Keep Your Company Safe in the Cloud?
Trip Hillman and Kyle Morris join Weaver: Beyond the Numbers this week to talk about how companies can maintain compliance in today’s “cloud offering” society. To the average user, there is still much uncertainty about the cloud. However, it has revolutionized business capabilities. It has allowed companies to scale without having to invest time and…
DSE 2019: The Vital Signs Behind the Digital Signs
If DSE 2019 proved one thing last week it is that there is far more to digital signage than physical screens. The displays continue to get bigger, brighter and better, but there is far more to them than their pixel pitch nowadays. IoT As IoT continues to get more refined, digital signage technology will…
Levels of Automation in Finishing Systems
With automation, you can get better utilization of employees, improve efficiencies, gain quality control, reduced downtime and more. We’ve broken the levels of automation into 6 levels. Depending on your product and processes we can help determine which level is right for your facility. If it’s time to upgrade, we can help you with that…
Identifying and Addressing Bandwidth Needs for Businesses
Any thriving business must rely heavily on fast internet speeds and sufficient bandwidth. Without these critical resources, your business may be bogged down, costing you time and productivity. So, how can you determine the right amount of bandwidth for your business? It’s a tricky balance ensuring you have adequate supply without paying for too much….
Kasa: Making a Difference in PLC Solutions
Automation systems can be quite complex, but they are typically controlled by a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). A PLC is a digital computer designed for rugged industrial applications and is the “brains” of a manufacturer’s automation system. Typically used in control panels to perform the logic processing, PLCs implement programs written by the user to…
How Samsung Pulled Off Unpacked 2019
If a live event runs into issues, it is embarrassing for all involved. When Samsung held its signature reveal event, Unpacked 2019, on February 20, it could not afford to have any negative publicity overshadow the unveiling of the products that it expects to drive sales this year. “When we’re at an event like this,…
Want Growth? Get to the Cloud! with Matt Powers of Pinnacle Business Systems
Cloud computing is changing the way that people are looking at their own business needs and how they can scale their businesses, making them more efficient and more profitable. But what are the demands and challenges that come along with this cloud computing climate, and how can we address those changing demands, especially in…
Finishing Systems Automation: Which Level Is Right for You?
Automation is an integral part of any manufacturing facility, making operations smoother and more cost effective. Increasingly, next-generation finishing systems are expanding automation capabilities, allowing for efficiency, flexibility, and scalability in correlation to an operation’s requirements. In fact, there are up to five levels of automation that you can achieve in terms of historical, existing,…
Variable Power is Bringing Manufacturers Maximum Efficiency, with Mike Darrol of Advanced Industrial Devices
The power of a Variable Frequency Drive, or VFD, cannot be understated in all industries that thrive off of efficient manufacturing. To recap, a VFD adjusts the frequency or voltage of power by variating the frequency of what’s driving the power, i.e., the motor. This is helpful for a couple of reasons: it allows…
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