Explore the most common questions manufacturers ask about IT/OT integration—what it does, how it impacts operations and why it’s essential to future-ready manufacturing.
Is this only for large-scale production?
Batch Process Automation, Services
No. SkyIO delivers scalable solutions suitable for small-batch, multi-product and high-volume facilities alike.
What is batch process automation?
Batch Process Automation, Services
It refers to using control systems to manage batch manufacturing with automated recipes, sequencing, logging and control logic.
What brands of PLCs does SkyIO support?
Capabilities, PLCs
SkyIO works with Rockwell, Siemens, Omron, and other leading manufacturers.
How do I know if I need to upgrade my PLC system?
Capabilities, PLCs
Signs include hardware obsolescence, logic limitations, communication issues or frequent downtime.
Can PLCs work with other automation systems?
Capabilities, PLCs
Yes. SkyIO integrates PLCs with SCADA, HMI, MES, historians and cloud platforms to create seamless control systems.
What equipment can be automated with PLCs?
Capabilities, PLCs
PLCs control motors, pumps, conveyors, valves, fans, sensors and more across all types of industrial equipment.
