by Jason Phillips | Case Study
PLC Upgrade: The pros outweigh the cons For any manufacturer, the decision to upgrade PLCs is difficult. First there’s the cost of a new system and the labor to install it. Then there’s the expense of retraining your employees to operate the new hardware; not to...
by Eric Casciaro | Case Study, Electrical Design, Packaging Integration, Process Automation
Since 2017 QSI has participated in multiple upgrade and automation projects for Wicked Weed Brewing, completing significant enhancements and expansions to their can fill lines in their craft brewery. The following case study paints a clear picture of QSI’s skill and...
by Eric Casciaro | Case Study, Track and Trace System Automation
Today’s business world is increasingly complex; information, data, and communication are progressively critical success factors for every business. To meet the expanding needs and standards of regulatory agencies, while remaining competitive and efficient, the...
by Eric Casciaro | Case Study, Company Culture, ControlLogix, Controls Modernization, PLC 5
Quantum Solutions, Inc. (QSI) provided complete redesign, programming, commissioning, testing, and training of an outdated facility for Hormel subsidiary, Planters Peanuts. The modernization of the controls system took place in the Planters Peanuts facility in...
by Eric Casciaro | Case Study, ControlLogix, Controls Modernization, Legacy Controls Migration, PLC 5
PLC Migration Challenges Migrating systems can be a challenge for any manufacturer. Some companies find it difficult to work migration into their budgets, while many manufacturers can only offer a limited amount of downtime to allow for the migration or upgrade....