Process Solutions and Albireo Energy Partner to Bring Sophisticated Controls to New Sound Transit Light Rail Stations

In 2016, Washington State voters approved measure Sound Transit 3 (ST3), paving the way for one of the country’s most ambitious public transit system expansions. Over the next 25-years, the ST3 program will expand the Puget Sound area’s mass transit network with 62 new miles of light rail, connecting 16 cities between Everett and Tacoma. […]
RSView32 End of Life Announcement & Migration to FactoryTalk View SE
Rockwell Automation has announced that as of May 27, 2022, RSView32 software will be discontinued and no longer offered for sale. Taking its place is Rockwell’s FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) software, which supports both standalone and distributed applications, as well as many of the same features as RSView32. For those companies looking to modernize […]
Tacoma, Washington Hylebos Drawbridge PLC Control System Upgrade

The Problem: The United States Coast Guard requires the City of Tacoma to perform regularly scheduled updates to the PLC control system that operates the Hylebos drawbridge. These scheduled updates are required to ensure the bridge functions properly and the critical waterway always remains accessible. Should the waterway ever become inaccessible due to a bridge […]
6 Key Questions to ask a Control Systems Integrator Before Hiring them for Your Project

Hiring a qualified and experienced control systems integrator can be the difference between a high-quality and successfully completed project vs having your project run late and over-budget, while also not meeting your requirements. Asking these 6 key questions during your vetting process can help you ensure you are selecting the right integrator for the job. […]
A Brief History of the SCADA System
Modern SCADA systems can span across large geographical locations and provide operators a complete overview of their processes, as well as remote control of equipment, advanced alarming, and powerful data processing capabilities.