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From guesswork to real-time: how automated counting transforms manufacturing

Posted by Janice Colmer on May 6, 2026 7:05:19 AM

Learn how a manufacturing facility eliminated physical inventory counting and turned to automation for unmatched accuracy.

Are your operations struggling with production tracking and inventory discrepancies? Are manual systems slowing you down? 

OptoPartner MAC Automation was asked to solve this problem for a multi-facility manufacturing operation in the Southeastern United States and New England.

See how edge-based controls became the solution.

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Who is MAC Automation?

MAC Automation Inc. specializes in IASC, SCADA and industry 4.0 engineering solutions for high-technology and capital-intensive industries such as energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, petrochemical, waste management, wastewater, research and development, and food processing.

Whether it's developing advanced automation solutions, optimizing operational efficiency, or integrating complex control systems, MAC has the capabilities and know-how to deliver unparalleled results. 

For this production inventory project, MAC Automation's immediate concerns were typical when dealing with manual counting procedures:

  • Counting errors
  • Delayed data entry
  • Poor visibility intro production

How do you resolve these concerns with real-time data? Read the complete case study to learn why a typical PLC wouldn't work—and why the complete solution needed groov EPIC, groov RIO and Ignition

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READ CASE STUDY

 

 For more information about MAC Automation, please visit their OptoPartner page. 

Topics: Case studies, groov EPIC, Ignition, OptoPartner, smart manufacturing, manufacturing

Written by Janice Colmer

Janice has worked at Opto 22 for nearly 20 years and is part of the marketing team that strives to share new and relevant content with the automation industry. She enjoys books, camping, country music, and spending time with family and friends.
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