Sam Russem

Sam Russem

I believe that Smart Manufacturing technologies can improve our everyday lives by delivering new and innovative products to market safely, efficiently, and at lower cost than ever before. I have hands-on experience with a wide range of technologies from PLC and SCADA-based control systems to advanced data collection historians, IoT devices, MES, and analytics; in industries ranging from food and beverage to pharmaceuticals to renewable energy.

Posts by Sam Russem

Kanoa is Heading to EVO Expo 2025!

We’re excited to announce that Kanoa will be exhibiting at the first-ever EVO Expo on March 26th in Reading, PA!

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Mar 18, 2025 4:01:38 PM

Cloud vs. On-Prem MES: Which One is Right for You?

When selecting a Manufacturing Execution System (MES), one of the biggest decisions manufacturers face is whether to dep …

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5 min read
Mar 11, 2025 10:01:02 AM

3 Tips for Using Kanoa Ops to Drive Continuous Improvement

Once you’ve installed Kanoa Ops and begun generating data for your plant, the next step is leveraging that data to drive …

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3 min read
Feb 26, 2025 8:05:26 AM

Kanoa MES 1.9: Our Biggest and Best Release Yet!

Kanoa MES 1.9 is here, and it’s packed with over 100 improvements, bug fixes, and powerful new features that make it the …

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Feb 17, 2025 10:08:38 AM

New Partnership! Kanoa and Digital Foundry at New Kensington

Accelerating Digital Transformation with MES Technology We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Digital Found …

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Feb 11, 2025 9:18:29 AM

3 Pro Tips for a Successful Kanoa MES Deployment

Deploying Kanoa MES is a big step toward digital transformation and operational efficiency in your manufacturing environ …

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Feb 4, 2025 8:57:10 AM

Explore the Kanoa Trace Showcase Demo: Full Traceability in Action

Check out the new Kanoa Trace Showcase Demo, now live on our website! This new, interactive demonstration highlights the …

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Jan 21, 2025 10:07:06 AM

Kanoa MES v1.8 - Simplifying Deployment and Enhancing Performance

We’re thrilled to announce the release of Kanoa MES v1.8.0, designed to deliver improved performance, easier deployment, …

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1 min read
Jan 14, 2025 8:00:00 AM

Kanoa MES v1.7 - Kanoa MES adds Traceability

Author's note: We're actually a little late on this one! Kanoa MES 1.7 came out in November, but we were really busy and …

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Jan 13, 2025 4:30:38 PM

Introducing: Kanoa Trace

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, traceability is more than a compliance requirement—it’s a strategic adv …

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Jan 7, 2025 8:02:20 AM