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A mRNA Therapeutics manufacturer needed a new process facility in order to meet growing demand. E Tech Group partnered with Hart Companies to deliver a complete solution for the client.
The automation of process manufacturing has seen explosive growth over the last 10 years and is only projected to follow the same trajectory for the foreseeable future. Manufacturing automation solutions are the driving force behind this sector’s growth, allowing companies to meet higher benchmarks including quality, consistency and throughput. More Automated Manufacturing, More Operational Data It stands to reason that the increased manufacturing volume will also increase associated byproducts, one of the most critical being operational data. Every piece of equipment within an automation system produces a continuous stream of data containing invaluable logistical information. The required collection, analysis and archival of this data is imperative to staying operational for the long term. However, while the scope of data has proliferated, the roles required to achieve these things manually are going unfilled. While the manufacturing sector has seen a small rebound since the pandemic, finding and retaining talent is still reported to be a main concern for companies. This leaves the industry in a severe deficit, requiring facilities to become more dependent than ever on technology to bridge the gap. Data Historians: Beyond Just Export and Archival Data historians have been in use for several decades, but their progression has played a part in the advancement of automation and systems capabilities. Where they originally had a limited scope of application, historians are now used across a number of industries, and now satisfy more than just data export and archival. While still executing their originally designed function, historians have evolved to provide three key utilities: While today’s data historians are a tool for control system customization, the historian itself must be attuned first. Most historian solutions are not optimized right off the shelf for any one specific application, requiring customization to properly integrate and function with existing assets. It’s important to consult a qualified … Continued
E Tech Group has experienced steady growth over the past few years. As our business has expanded, so has the size of our team and the requirements for our workspaces. Specifically, our Mission Critical team has experienced rapid growth over the last several years. E Tech Group’s Mission Critical automation team has members located throughout North America, but a large concentration of the team is located in the Greater Dallas/Plano, Texas area. The local team needed a larger space that would allow them to expand testing and collaboration capabilities. In short, they needed a bigger, better and more technically advanced space. New Growth, New Office, New Automation Capabilities Over the last five years, the team has more than doubled in size. With this growth, the team has expanded its technical capabilities and extended our expertise. E Tech Group wanted a space that would better match the caliber of our team. The E Tech Group leadership team is thrilled to have a new state-of-the-art, flagship office for our local team to work with and bring clients. One particular area we gained and are excited to use in this new space is our new state-of-the-art test lab. The test lab allows sophisticated solutions to go through SFAT (Software Factory Acceptance Testing) before being deployed in a client’s facility. The lab includes the latest PLC hardware that can be configured exactly as it will be deployed in the field. The hardware is hard-wire connected to on-site servers and the HMI used in the SFAT is the same HMI that has been developed for the client site. This ensures proper functionality, helps mitigate any potential failure in the field, and is all a part of the Mission Critical Team’s Zero Defect approach. Below you can browse pictures of the new office and take a virtual tour. … Continued
E Tech Group has attained Certified Information Systems Security Professional status to help intensify and strengthen their delivery of sophisticated cybersecurity programs to protect manufacturers and industrial clients integrating OT assets and systems to front office IT systems. West Chester, OH – E Tech Group, a leader in providing high-quality automation, control and engineering services for industrial clients and Gold Certified Rockwell Automation Partner, announced today that they completed and earned the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) status. CISSP certification is a globally accepted standard that validates IT security professionals’ skills and experience in handling and executing security plans. As manufacturing and industrial companies progress with the adoption of more industry 4.0 solutions, the need to integrate IT into traditionally siloed operational technology (OT) securely is imperative. E Tech Group provides cybersecurity services with expertise in both IT and OT industrial control systems (ICS). “This achievement aligns with our firm’s ‘beyond automation and control’ vision, and demonstrates our focus on delivering sophisticated yet practical solutions to clients,” said Nick Hasselbeck, Vice President of Cybersecurity at E Tech Group. “This accomplishment elevates E Tech Group’s professional profile and strengthens our team’s ability to provide nuanced sophisticated security solutions to our clients.” CISSP professionals have proven they are able to effectively design, implement, and manage a best-in-class cybersecurity program. To earn this certification, a professional must possess five or more years of work experience, pass a written exam, maintain good standing within the cybersecurity industry, hold membership with ISC2, and commit to adhering to the ISC2 Code of Ethics and privacy policy. “Earning this certification brings a new level of expertise and authority to showcase our cybersecurity and networking capabilities,” said Kevin Romer, Solutions Architect at E Tech Group. “We see a high demand for cybersecurity professionals that understand the OT side and are excited to … Continued
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