While completing dozens of legacy SCADA platforms to Ignition migration projects, we’ve heard a lot about the frustrating, high costs of using legacy platforms, and why our customers are so motivated to start using Ignition instead.

If you’re already running a SCADA system, you may wonder why you need an MES. Corso Systems explains the differences between Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition and Manufacturing Execution Systems, and why both working together makes for an optimum manufacturing enterprise.

Learn the next steps for advanced data analysis beyond your current SCADA system. Corso Systems explains how to leverage technology like Dashboards, Andon Screens, Advanced Data Analysis, and even machine learning to increase productivity and beyond.

Corso Systems shows you how to get the most performance out of Ignition's built-in process historian. On top of the basic functionality you can use the Tag History Splitter to store data to make recent data and long term data easily accessible for different use cases.

Corso Systems demonstrates how to set up a local client fallback setup for local control when a network outage occurs between the main gateway and your plant PLCs.

Following up on the first post comparing Ignition to Wonderware we take a deeper dive into the similarities and differences between these 2 platforms.

Read Corso Systems’ Vision vs. Perspective module comparison. Inductive Automation Ignition’s Perspective has widespread usage around the world, what about Vision? Learn when to choose Vision or Perspective.

Logs are a powerful tool in any software platform, especially SCADA solutions like Ignition. Most software doesn’t have a lot of logging built in, and we think it’s time to change that. Here are the best practices we use at Corso Systems for logging for any software we write.

Ignition has taken the manufacturing world by storm, when just a few short years ago Wonderware was the software platform to beat. We compare and contrast the differences in the 2 platforms as they stand today.

Corso Systems has upgraded Ignition SCADA systems across many different versions. In this guide we walk through the simple step by step process of upgrading your gateway, modules, licensing, and how to validate that everything works as expected after the Ignition upgrade.

A LIMS system is a powerful tool for any manufacturing company. It gives you the ability to track quality over time, and can increase your customer service capability by integrating more detailed specifications into your process. Give your customers peace of mind with a transparent process with audit logs and reporting.

Calculating OEE is a great first step towards optimizing any production line. As the cannabis industry becomes more automated, tools like OEE can be used to great effect. Corso Systems shows how to apply OEE to a pre roll machine.