Automatic and timely production data information sent to the right people, at the right time.

Pacific Blue recently upgraded a legacy control system for a customer. With the additional capabilities of a modern controls platform, Pacific Blue was able to capture critical production data and send it in a daily report via email to leadership. The insightful information results in actions taken to mitigate unplanned downtime, increase production, and improve […]

Turn-Key Legacy Controls Migration & Safety Upgrade

Pacific Blue Engineering successfully designed, programmed, installed, and commissioned a turn-key controls and safety upgrade on a machine for a large food & beverage customer. – Upgraded a legacy PLC to a Rockwell Automation CompactGuard safety PLC – Migrated a legacy HMI to a Rockwell Automation PanelView Plus 7 – Decommissioned existing field devices on […]

Safety Makes Cents

Pacific Blue Engineering’s (PBE) client recently presented a situation that many companies find themselves in: a machine on their floor, in this case, a shrink wrapper, was still mechanically sound but was starting to show its age.  More frequent downtime and less predictable operation were becoming the norm at the end of their production line.  […]