What to Look for in a Control Panel Manufacturing Partner
Learn what to look for in a control panel manufacturing partner, including industry experience, customization, safety, compliance, quality systems, and on-time delivery.
Control Panel Assembly: Common Quality Issues and How to Avoid Them
Learn common control panel assembly quality issues, from SCCR and enclosure selection to wiring, testing, documentation, and how to reduce project risk.
Why Bringing Production Reports into One SCADA Platform Drives Better Manufacturing Decisions
Manufacturing facilities generate enormous amounts of production data. Machines produce alarms, conveyors track movement, PLCs monitor performance, operators record production counts, and business systems manage orders and inventory. The challenge isn’t creating data. The challenge is turning that data into actionable information. At Kasa Controls…
Uniting Disconnected Plant Floor Systems with a Single SCADA and MES Platform
Modern manufacturing facilities rarely consist of equipment from a single vendor. Over time, plants add new machines, conveyors, CNC equipment, finishing systems, robotics, and ERP/MES software from different suppliers. While each system may perform its individual job well, getting those systems to communicate and share…
Custom SCADA Reporting: Turning Disconnected Data into Actionable Insights
In today’s industrial environment, data is everywhere—but meaningful information is often difficult to find. Operations teams frequently rely on multiple systems for production data, maintenance records, ERP information, and performance tracking. When those systems don’t communicate effectively, employees are forced to export spreadsheets, merge data…
Why Custom SCADA Solutions Outperform Off-the-Shelf Software
When evaluating SCADA platforms, many companies face a common decision: choose a standard, off-the-shelf solution or invest in a system tailored to their operation. While packaged software can work well for some applications, industrial facilities often discover that their processes, reporting requirements, and data sources…
Common Mistakes Companies Make When Choosing a New SCADA System
Selecting a new SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system is a significant investment that can impact productivity, visibility, and operational performance for years to come. Yet one of the biggest mistakes organizations make isn’t choosing the wrong software—it’s failing to clearly define what they…
Transforming the Shop Floor with SCADA
Kasa Controls & Automation + Prince Hydraulics In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, access to the right information—at the right time—can make or break productivity. For Prince Hydraulics, a leading manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders, valves, and pumps, the challenge was clear: critical production data was scattered…
Automotive Control Panels: Design Features That Improve Production Line Reliability
The design of automotive control panels can impact production line reliability. Reduce downtime, simplify maintenance, and improve production performance with these tips.
Applications of Automation and Controls in Wastewater Systems
Learn how applications of automation improve wastewater control, reduce manual checks, and support pumps, dosing, aeration, and reporting.
Baggage Handling Software Depends on Strong Controls and Automation
Baggage handling software relies on controls, automation, and testing to support accurate routing and system response.
Digital Engineering Services for Conveyor and Material Handling Control Systems
Discover how digital engineering services streamline the design, simulation, and implementation of conveyor and material handling control systems.
Choosing Control and Automation Companies for Conveyor and Material Handling Systems
See which key factors are important when choosing control and automation companies for material handling systems
Understanding the Difference Between Simulation and Emulation: Key Technologies in Automation
Discover the key difference between simulation and emulation in automation, including their impacts on system design and commissioning.
System Integration: What is SCADA?
What Is SCADA—and Why It Matters for Your Operation By Kasa Controls & Automation In today’s fast-paced industrial environment, visibility and control are everything. Whether you’re running a grain facility, automotive line, or complex finishing system, having the right data at the right time can…
Why UL 508A Compliance Matters in Industrial Control Panels
Industrial control panels sit at the center of modern manufacturing, logistics, utilities, and process operations. They manage power, logic, safety, and communication for critical equipment. When they fail—or when they are built incorrectly—the consequences can include safety incidents, failed inspections, delayed startups, and costly downtime….
Understanding the Role of a PLC in Modern Manufacturing
In today’s rapidly advancing manufacturing landscape, it’s easy to get swept up in conversations about cloud computing, AI, machine learning, and digital transformation. But despite all the new technology entering the plant floor, one piece of equipment has remained the reliable backbone of automation for…
A Guide to Custom Control Panel Builds
Custom control panels deliver essential functions for industrial automation. These systems enable manufacturing lines to operate complex machinery and maintain building operations. Custom control panel builds involve a wide range of designs and components because each application has specific requirements. With end results and requirements…
What is PLC Programming, and What Industries Rely On It?
To answer the question, “What is PLC programming?”, it helps to define a PLC first. A programmable logic controller (PLC) is a ruggedized industrial computer used to automate machines and processes. It reads input signals from field devices (such as sensors, switches, and instruments), executes…
What are Automation Systems? Best Applications, Key Benefits, and Top Considerations
We answer the question, “What are automation systems?” Discover the key benefits and top considerations when implementing an automation system.