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Sandalwood designs and executes strategic programs for manufacturers which reduce work-related risks to quality, productivity, and employee health.  

injury prevention

Sandalwood believes that a robust manufacturing facility requires careful consideration of the interaction between process, equipment and the human. Our ergonomics and health and safety professionals understand the human response to physical and cognitive work demands.

systems engineering

Our experienced engineering team employs data driven process analysis, project and supply chain management to create and implement effective solutions to help optimize our customers’ products and processes.

systems integration

The Sandalwood Systems Integration Group offers tailored services for manufacturers on flexible arrangements, including dedicated, part-time, project, or support contracts. Collaborating closely with Change Agents and Operational Technology / Information Technology teams, we strive to enhance companies’ digital capabilities efficiently, maximizing resource utilization for optimal results.

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Backpack Ergonomics: Smart Design for Safer Carrying

Backpacks are a daily essential for students, workers, travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. But despite their convenience, poor backpack design and improper use are often overlooked contributors to back pain, shoulder strain, poor posture, and fatigue even in...

Unlocking Digital Transformation in Brownfield Manufacturing with MQTT

Explore how MQTT enables cost-effective digital transformation in brownfield manufacturing environments. See how MQTT’s open-source flexibility, security features, and its role in building a Unified Namespace (UNS) for seamless data integration. A real-world example demonstrates how legacy systems can be modernized without disruption, improving ROI and paving the way for cloud readiness.

Modernizing Manufacturing: A Seamless Transition to Ignition

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, the need to modernize legacy systems is more urgent than ever. Transitioning from outdated SCADA, MES, and HMI platforms to a modern solution like Inductive Automation’s Ignition can unlock new levels of efficiency,...

Seamlessly Transition from Legacy Systems to Ignition

Explore a structured, low-risk approach to migrating from legacy SCADA, MES, and HMI systems to Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform.

Edge Computing with Ignition Edge

In this insightful webinar, experts from Sandalwood and Visual Decisions explore how edge computing—especially with Ignition Edge—transforms manufacturing by reducing downtime, enabling real-time analytics, and enhancing system resilience. They break down the...

Unlocking the Power of Edge Computing with Ignition Edge

In today’s fast-paced industrial landscape, unplanned downtime remains a costly challenge—estimated to cost U.S. manufacturers over $50 billion annually. Traditional centralized systems often fall short in addressing issues in real time, leading to delays in detection, diagnosis, and resolution. Enter edge computing: a transformative approach that brings processing power closer to the source of data, enabling faster, smarter, and more resilient operations.

Strategic Approaches to Scalable Automation in Modern Manufacturing

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, companies are under increasing pressure to modernize their operations. However, scaling automation systems can be prohibitively expensive, posing significant challenges for manufacturers. This article examines the challenges associated with current automation systems and proposes a strategic approach to scalable automation utilizing the Ignition platform by Inductive Automation.

Our Current Automation System is Too Expensive to Scale

In this webinar, we discuss the challenges manufacturers face in scaling their automation systems due to high costs and system fragmentation. It highlights the benefits of Sandalwood's integration approach, utilizing the Ignition platform by Inductive Automation,...

The Future of Industrial Automation: Embracing Ignition by Inductive Automation

In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the need for modern, scalable, and efficient automation solutions has never been more critical. As industries strive to enhance productivity, access real-time data, and make smarter decisions, the limitations of legacy systems become increasingly apparent. Enter Ignition by Inductive Automation, a revolutionary platform designed to meet the demands of contemporary industrial automation.