When it comes to machine and systems engineering, the need for flexible and modular systems is becoming more prevalent. Key to that success is decentralization of system components.  Decentralization speeds up system planning, simplifies maintenance and enables easy expansion of the system.

In 2020, Vision Control and Automation announced our exciting new partnership with TOSIBOX, the new standard for building global networks. Designed to simplify your remote connectivity, TOSIBOX is an easy to implement and use solution for creating and managing global operation networks, while automating the creation of secure remote access.

Earlier this year we introduced the Red Lion FlexEdge, a highly scalable IIoT platform that includes secure networking features along with powerful automation capabilities.

Are you currently using ABB’s ACS550 general purpose drive? If you are, it’s time to start considering updating your drives to the ACS580 series instead.

As of July 1, 2021 the ACS550 will transition to the Classic phase of their life cycle phase. While a full range of services and support are still available for these products, it’s expected that in 2023 they will be transitioned to the Limited phase, where a limited range of services and support are available. 

Is your current system based on a choice that was made long ago? If it was, that doesn’t mean that you’re still stuck with the antiquated or underperforming drives that were originally chosen.

Vision Controls & Automation announced our partnership with TOSIBOX late last year. TOSIBOX has created the new standard for secure OT networks, remote maintenance and network management. If we haven’t already convinced you that you should use TOSIBOX to secure networks, here are the top five reasons why you should consider it.