How Premier Automation Helped Modernize Critical Mill Operations at Gary Works
MURRYSVILLE, PA — Premier Automation today announced the launch of the Premier Innovation Hub, a new facility in Westmoreland County that will serve as a national model for industrial automation, workforce development, and technology commercialization. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has committed more than $3 million in support through a combination of grants, loans, and training funds.
At Premier Automation, we take pride in giving back to the community. This Thanksgiving marked the second annual basket donation drive organized by our Premier Volunteers committee, continuing our tradition of supporting local families in need.
Monroeville, PA – October 9, 2024 – Premier Automation, a leader in engineered and automation solutions, announces Premier Labs, a corporate venture studio focused on creating companies that leverage proven automation, robotics, and artificial intelligence solutions to solve industrial challenges.
Premier Automation is committed to making a positive impact in our local community that extends far beyond innovation. Through initiatives such as the Thanksgiving basket donation drive organized by our dedicated committee, Premier Volunteers, we are honored to give back to our community and support those in need.
Premier Automation’s Premier Pro League is the perfect mix of camaraderie and competition! This opportunity allows us to bring our team together at the All-American Fieldhouse for monthly sporting events. From dodgeball to ultimate frisbee and everything in between, our employees can unleash their competitive spirits while staying active and having fun with other Premier team members.
Are you passionate about electrical work and looking for a fulfilling career? Premier Automation might just be the place for you! In this blog post, we'll explore the experiences and insights of five individuals - Dave, Connor, Lizzy, Keith, and Mike - who have found their calling at Premier Automation, a company that not only values its employees but also offers a wide range of career opportunities in the field of electrical work.
Higher level automation components such as PLC’s, Drives, and HMI’s communicate with each other through industrial networks. These allow them to pass more advanced data back and forth between them as opposed to a single true or false signal from a single wire. There are many different types of communications, types of hardware, and topologies that allow these networks to operate. The most common types of industrial networks are Ethernet IP, Profibus, and Profinet, but there are many others as well. Modbus, Ethercat, Canbus, and Controlnet are a few of the many other types that we see in applications.
For a robot to safely operate in an industrial setting, it needs appropriate guarding to protect both the operators from the equipment in the cell. It also protects the equipment from external forces that can damage it, or move devices from the taught positions they need to be in. These cells are not a barrier to keep the inside separated from the outside. Items that need worked on must enter the cell, get worked on, then exit in a safe manner to ensure operator safety, and efficiency of the process. To do this, both mechanical and electrical guarding components are designed and implemented together.
