High-Quality Solutions? Avid Has it in the Bag!
Avid Solutions has been an essential support provider in the optimization of production for a global manufacturer of intravenous solutions (IV) bags. Our services have enabled operations to increase production, reduce bottlenecks, and improve product quality — all while controlling costs. From advanced automation systems designed with end-users in mind to professional project management assistance […]
Inflation Reduction Act – A Great Summary!
Significant federal funding for climate efforts. The IRA directs nearly $400 billion in federal funding to clean energy, with the goal of substantially lowering the nation’s carbon emissions by the end of this decade. The funds will be delivered through a mix of tax incentives, grants, and loan guarantees. Avid is excited that our clients […]
Purposeful Innovation with Smartsheet to Drive Client Results
At Avid, we’re always looking for ways to purposefully innovate, and drive client results. We recently tested several productivity platforms to optimize project planning and collaboration. After thorough evaluation, the team selected Smartsheet as their preferred tool thanks to its native spreadsheet look, Excel-like formulas, and strong integration into other software packages. Smartsheet is a […]
Accelerating the Path to Net-Zero Manufacturing
Achieving net zero in manufacturing and value chains is a global endeavor, and one that Avid is deeply committed to. Systemic collaboration is fundamental to accelerating the change. The framework described in detail in this white paper is complemented by real-world examples of initiatives and projects. To read online, use the page advance on the […]
The Needle is Moving – Digital Transformation in Life Science
Prior to 2020, “digital transformation” was a buzzword in the Life-Sciences industry. In a 2020 Axendia survey, 69% of Life-Science organizations were still in the process of identifying applications and piloting technologies to support their digital transformation initiatives. In just two years, thesenumbers have shifted dramatically. Read on in this article published by Axendia! (use […]
Six Big Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will provide significant investments in technologies and industries working to reduce fossil fuel usage, lowering carbon emission, while reducing cost to consumers. Check out the following (page advance is at the bottom of the frame!)
Hydrogen Insights 2022 – The Pipeline Grows!
The pipeline of hydrogen projects is continuing to grow, but actual deployment is lagging.680 large-scale project proposals worth USD 240 billion have been put forward, but only about10% (USD 22 billion) have reached final investment decision (FID). While Europe leads in proposedinvestments (~30%), China is slightly ahead on actual deployment of electrolyzers (200 MW), whileJapan […]
Retaining Value – Key Aspect of the Circular Economy.
Contrary to popular thinking in various companies, the circular economy isn’t the latest sustainability fad and shouldn’t be thought of as a recycling or green program. It requires top-down management and change across a company, including reevaluating product design, business models, and the supply chain. what the circular economy is and how companies create loops throughout […]
Avid Solutions Upgrades a Pilot Paper Plant
At North Carolina State University, a paper production pilot plant is operated for research and education relating to the pulp and paper industry. This represents a unique real-world opportunity for testing and investigation by their students, staff, and industry partners. When it came time to upgrade the legacy controls, a joint project was initiated with […]
DCOM Security Update!
Upcoming patches being released by Microsoft will impact automation systems using software products like Factory Talk View, Wonderware and OPC servers like Kepware. Microsoft’s Distributed Control Object Model (DCOM), provided on Windows based operating systems, is used for the communication between software components (applications) on a local device and remotely between software components on other […]