WEM is Your Trusted Partner in Automation & Controls Solutions! For over 65 years WEM Automation has actively partnered with industry leading Asphalt producers to provide innovative and cost-effective controls solutions for all plant makes and models. We remain as passionate today about creating configurable solutions with technological innovations -…
WEM is Your Trusted Partner in Automation & Controls Solutions! For over 65 years WEM Automation has actively partnered with industry leading Feed & Grain producers to provide innovative and cost-effective control solutions for Feed Mills and Grain Facilities. We remain as passionate today about creating configurable solutions with technological…
According to the Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering any files and the systems that rely on them unusable. Malicious actors then demand ransom in exchange for decryption. In recent years, ransomware incidents have become…
Integrating sensors into your feed mill allows you to capture, collect and monitor data that can be used to enhance production. By Peter Ensch This article was originally published on FeedStrategy.com You have probably seen the terms IoT and Industry 4.0 mentioned here and there throughout manufacturing. The concepts are…
When it comes to traceability, WEM Automation has the most complete offering for your production facility – from receiving through processing, packaging, all the way to shipping. In today’s Pet Food market, time is of the essence. Expectations have expanded over the past decade. Consumers, auditors, and company officials want…
Do you know how to turn data into information that can improve productivity, reduce costs, and increase efficiency? Understanding the importance of data and analytical tools is your solution to fine-tune your operations. Interpreting Your Data Similar to a visit to the doctor and narrowing down the possible diagnosis’s by…
Getting Off to a Great Start! Asphalt Cement (AC) is the most expensive material to create Asphalt. Keeping your AC system calibrated and working in proper condition is very important, not only to manage operational costs, but also, to ensure you have consistent mix quality. 3 Important Tips for…
We have introduced you to the idea of Industry 4.0, the concept of IoT (Internet of Things), and what challenges can be solved with them. We’ve illustrated how IoT can be used to help Predict and Prevent Maintenance within your facility. We’ve discussed how to use IoT and Sensors to…
Like most industries, pet food shares many of the same demands around productivity and quality, however, there are a few unique challenges for pet food processing. Over the past few years, the number of formulas has exponentially increased, due to consumer demand, to address health, age, breed, and humanization of…
Downtime can cost Pet Food Plants thousands of dollars in lost production. Predictive and Preventative Maintenance can minimize the interruption and costs associated with unplanned maintenance and machine failure. Predictive maintenance is achieved using sensors on electro-mechanical equipment. Connecting these sensors to your control system through Ethernet communication creates an…
