CLARKSTON, MI – August 17, 2023 -- AtomTech™, a leading controls and SCADA integration solutions company, announced today the addition of Dave Anderton as the company’s new Director of Resources. Backed by 30 years of recruitment experience and a 20-year career specializing in the global automation industry, Anderton’s proven expertise will guide the expansion of both internal resources at AtomTech as well as the services required by the company’s cross-industry clientele.

Did you know that you can still “upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 and claim a free digital license for the latest Windows 10 version, without being forced to jump through any hoops?” At least that’s the case according to Ed Bott at ZDNet

Open source may seem like a term tightly tied to today’s technical landscape. However, it actually has a decade-spanning history that served as the backbone for David Knuth's TeX typesetting program in 1979 through to Mozilla Firefox. Essentially, open source is “any program whose source code is made available for use or modification as users or other developers see fit,” as defined by Katie Terrell Hanna at TechTarget. And it continues to expand its impact and role to this day, especially as automation tech matures. From satellites to manufacturing to robots, let’s explore the emerging areas where open source’s presence can be found.

When ZDNet listed the use of VR as one of its top office trends for 2023, it was reflecting the withstanding influence of remote work and the emergence of next generation tech. Combined, they are both driving not just the future of the workforce, but the future of the smart workforce. Let’s face it, though. The real star of that show is AI. So, how is AI shaping that environment?

Tesla may be stirring up excitement by teasing its electric-powered “Cybertruck,” but the momentum building around the electric vehicle (EV) market is much larger than that. If you recall, we previously wrote a blog about the growing EV manufacturing movement. If you haven't read it yet, get “It’s Electric!” here. But with its increasing popularity, there is always more to cover. In this post, we take a look at recently announced federal plans and other emerging areas in the rise of EVs.

Walmart Inc. recently made a big announcement regarding automation. According to a Reuters report, the company is expecting nearly 65% of its stores to be serviced by automation by the end of 2026. Although this could mean speedier deliveries, it also comes as the company shared plans to lay off more than 2,000 employees. That is a concerning correlation for many. Does more automation translate to less jobs?

At AtomTech, we work with automation. One of the important aspects of that is to stay on top of the trends influencing this field and those adopting it. By remaining in the know, we are able to better serve our clients as they transition further into an automated environment. In this post, we examine some of the latest articles exploring the topic.

In case you missed it, AtomTech was very excited to announce the significant momentum we gained throughout 2022. One of the drivers behind this success is that we are helping clients across industries adapt to the growing automation market, including the medical sector. This technical transformation has been particularly evident in that field as it seeks much-needed functional solutions. In this post, we take a look at how automation is helping to overcome challenges, further medical device manufacturing and enhance operations.

The SCADA integration company reflects on its “Year in Numbers,” highlighting major staffing and North American expansions