Breen Machine Presents: The Perfect PLC™!
Are you tired of paying too much for the privilege of managing software versions, rewriting the same program over and over, and struggling to do the simplest integrations with data…
How to Build Value in Industry
Value, in our industry, is much more than just the price for a given product or service. It includes the time savings and peace of mind that come with forethought,…
When is it time to upgrade?
I get asked this question a lot. Nothing lasts forever, but nobody wants to spend money on something they don’t need. Any piece of automation ages - tooling wears out,…
To Convert or Rewrite? That is the Question.
Finally, your boss agreed to fund a PLC upgrade and he put you in charge. You’ll sleep better at night knowing you can keep the machine running reliably. You’ve got…
How to Upgrade an Obsolete PLC
Breen Machine upgrades a PLC, recording the process for educational use Key Benefits Easy process for the end userMaintainable hardwareRecorded the process for education Technologies Used Allen Bradley Micro800 PLCAllen…
Case Study: A New Glue Station for a Small Manufacturer
Summary A small manufacturer of plastics had the in-house expertise to upgrade their hardware, but not to program it. Breen Machine Automation Services advised on the electrical design and programmed…
Case Study: Upgrading Control System On Bag Fill and Seal
Example of a bag and seal machine (not specific to this case study/client) Summary An obsolete PLC failed, and the original program could not be recovered. A new PLC and…