Preparation for Entering the Next Pandemic with Copper and other Automatic Door Solutions

Larco

Jun 29, 2020

Datakey Releases CryptoAuthentication™ Line of Portable Memory Tokens

Datakey

Feb 24, 2020

Solar Plastics Opens On-Site Health Clinic Through WorkSiteRight

ATEK Companies

Feb 04, 2020

Employees of Solar Plastics now have the option to receive chiropractic care and health consultations at the workplace, in partnership with WorkSiteRight, a division of Northwestern Health Sciences University’s (NWHSU). The clinic is designed to provide preventative healthcare to decrease the potential of worker injuries, reduce employee out-of-pocket costs and offer new and exciting workplace satisfaction benefits.

ATEK Metal Technologies Appoints New President

ATEK Companies

Dec 18, 2019

ATEK Metal Technologies, part of ATEK Companies, has appointed Joe Brown President. Effective Oct. 21, 2019, Brown will report to Mark Osmanski, CEO, and be responsible for all aspects of the business, including setting the strategic direction of the company and driving growth.

ATEK Metal Technologies Donates $100,000 to New Hampton High School for New Industrial Technology Building

ATEK Companies

Dec 03, 2019

ATEK Metal Technologies today announced a donation of $100,000 ($75,000 cash and $25,000 in kind) to New Hampton High School in New Hampton, Iowa for a new Industrial Technology and Vocational Agriculture building. The new building will allow the school to offer classes in foundry work, welding, CNC machining, carpentry, precision agriculture and more.

TankScan Transports Savings for T & R Oil Company

TankScan

Nov 07, 2019

T & R Oil Company supplies full-service Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) solutions to the greater New Jersey area. From bulk 4,000-gallon transport loads to 330-gallon totes for small bulk deliveries,T & R Oil supplies DEF to trucking companies throughout Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.

ATEK Access Technologies’ New Model TSC Digs into Underground Storage Tank Data

TankScan

Jul 15, 2019

TankScan TSC Fuel Inventory System integrates with existing automatic tank gauging systems to give remote visibility to actionable tank information

ATEK Access Technologies’ New Tank Monitor Now on The Radar

TankScan

Jun 26, 2019

ATEK Access Technologies today launched its new TankScan TSM1000 Micro-Impulse Radar (MIR) 4G LTE monitoring system, which provides remote level monitoring of deployed tanks, totes and containers up to 40 feet tall. The TankScan TSM1000 monitor is fully integrated with 4G LTE cellular connectivity and industry-leading Micro-Impulse Radar (MIR) technology, making it an ideal choice at locations where power and network connectivity infrastructure are not available.

IoT-Enabled Pumps Could Rejuvenate The Oil & Gas Sector

AssetScan

May 31, 2019

The oil and gas (O&G) sector still has a long way to go to become as connected as other industrial sectors, despite having some of the tightest operating margins around. Part of the problem with implementing IoT devices in O&G is the fact that extremely hostile operating conditions make access to these sites difficult and expensive, and the majority of the equipment being used has been hard-wired for years or decades.

IoT | AI | Machine Learning and the reality of it!

AssetScan

Mar 22, 2019

Dan Yarmoluk discusses the reality and the way forward for CEOs with Nathaniel Schooler.

Artificial Intelligence in Business Dan Yarmoluk – Episode 19

AssetScan

Mar 14, 2019

Since there is so much hype around artificial intelligence examples in business and the scary misinformation that was spread around this a few years ago I decided to do some research and interview some experts on artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science, IoT etc…

2019 Jiffy Lube Convention & Trade Show

TankScan

Mar 05, 2019

Come see the future in tank level monitoring. TankScan will be exhibiting in booth #305 on March 19 - 22, 2019 in Orlando, FL.

Predictive Maintenance vs. Legacy Condition Monitoring

AssetScan

Mar 05, 2019

Learn how predictive maintenance has evolved and advancing to give you the ability to detect defects in your machinery.

By: Craig Truempi & Dan Yarmoluk

ATEK Access Technologies Takes Tank Monitoring to New Level

TankScan

Feb 19, 2019

ATEK Access Technologies today launched its new TankScan TSU1000 ultrasonic tank monitoring system, an Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution for material management. The TankScan TSU1000 monitor is an inclusive 4G LTE cellular tank level solution which provides remote level monitoring of deployed tanks, totes and containers.

Connected Plant Conference – February 19-21, 2019 Sheraton Charlotte Hotel, Charlotte, NC

AssetScan

Feb 15, 2019

Harnessing Digital Tools to Drive Success

Director of IIoT Reliability - ATEK Companies

Craig Truempi, Director of IIoT Reliability, will be speaking on Wednesday February 20th from 11- 12:15.

Predictive Analytics in Industrial IoT

AssetScan

Jan 25, 2019

Authors: Dan Yarmoluk and Craig Truempi

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a segment of Internet of Things (IoT) that's often less visible than our common household objects such as cars, appliances, and central climate control that can be monitored and controlled by computers or smartphones. Dubbed the "fourth industrial revolution" or Industry 4.0, the IIoT is the digitization of industrial assets and processes that connects products, machines, services, locations/sites to workers, managers, suppliers, and partners.

2019 WPMAEXPO

TankScan

Jan 25, 2019

TankScan will be exhibiting at the WPMA EXPO on February 19-21 at The Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. Come see the future in tank level monitoring in booth #1012.

7 Elements of IoT for Predictive Pump Maintenance

AssetScan

Jan 25, 2019

Learn the steps to get consistent value from predictive maintenance programs.

By: Craig Truempi & Dan Yarmoluk

Energy Generation Conference – Bismark State College, January 29 - 31, 2019

AssetScan

Jan 11, 2019

Craig Truempi, Director of IIoT Reliability at ATEK, will hold a workshop on Artificial Intelligence and IIOT for Predictive Maintenance –Managers, Techs and Engineers on TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2019 8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. - during the Pre-Conference Session. Also, on Tuesday from 12:45 - 1:45 he will be discussing Artificial Intelligence for Power Plant Condition Monitoring.

ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Standard Certification

ATEK Metal Technologies

Dec 31, 2018

International Maintenance Conference (IMC)

AssetScan

Dec 07, 2018

Craig Truempi and Dan Yarmoluk will be discussing Case Studies in Artificial Intelligence and IoT for Condition Monitoring on Wednesday, December 12 @ 1:30 pm.

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Safety & Reliability the Cornerstone of IIoT Deployments

AssetScan

Dec 06, 2018

Dan Yarmoluk on Embedded Computing Design

Predictive Analytics in Industrial IoT on DataScience.com

AssetScan

Dec 04, 2018

When we look to big data to detect complex patterns for entire plant or batch processes, we often start by adding sensors to measure machine health to older equipment. This allows us to add intelligence to a variety of critical equipment in order to minimize asset downtime, maximize productivity, and ensure workplace safety.

Industrial IoT Spotlight Podcast - Extracting a Goldmine from Your Industrial Assets

AssetScan

Dec 03, 2018

Asset condition monitoring and predictive maintenance are arguably the two most quintessential use cases of the Industrial IoT. Despite of widespread awareness of these solutions, adoption rates still remain relatively low. In this episode, Atek's Dan Yarmoluk and Craig Truempi impart their deep knowledge in these fields which could well set you on the path to implementing these solutions for your business too.

Defining The IoT Opportunity For Field Service Providers - Dan Yarmoluk for Field Technologies Online

AssetScan

Nov 27, 2018

The Next Industrial Revolution - Podcast - Dan Yarmoluk on the The Peggy Smedley Show

AssetScan

Nov 14, 2018

Dan Yarmoluk, IoT business development executive, ATEK Companies, talks about how the industrial sector is seeing aging infrastructure along with an aging workforce that is pushing a new paradigm to work smarter in manufacturing. He says service providers will help during this transition toward a “digital factory” to prove that emerging solutions will solve complexity while providing the same economic value as before.

Datakey Serial Memory Line Wins Highly Commended at Electronics Industry Awards 2018

Datakey

Oct 11, 2018

Reliability Radio EP 002: Interview with Mr. Craig Truempi

AssetScan

Sep 13, 2018

Interested in AI, machine learning, BIG DATA? Well, this interview is for you! Listen to this episode and learn why this is the wave of the future! Please listen to Craig Truempi, Director of IIoT Reliability at AssetScan, and a master at these subjects

Reliability Radio EP 002: Interview with Mr. Craig Truempi

AssetScan

Sep 13, 2018

Interested in AI, machine learning, BIG DATA? Well, this interview is for you! Listen to this episode and learn why this is the wave of the future! Please listen to Craig Truempi, Director of IIoT Reliability at AssetScan, and a master at these subjects.

ATEK Access Technologies Expands AssetScan Condition Monitoring Solutions

AssetScan

Sep 06, 2018

New Datakey Read-Only DFX PC Adapter Safeguards Logged Data

Datakey

Aug 20, 2018

ATEK Access Technologies Selects New Director of Sales

TankScan

Aug 03, 2018

ATEK Access Technologies has appointed Jon Keeler as Director of Sales for its Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) brands, TankScan and AssetScan. In this position, Keeler will be responsible for business growth and development.

TankScan Helps Airline Land Savings and Visibility into Inventory

TankScan

Jul 31, 2018

According to the National Weather Service, this past New Year’s Day was the coldest on record in Chicago. Despite the conditions, hundreds of flights still took off from O'Hare International Airport. However, before they did, they received a coat of deicing fluid to remove ice and snow.

Not All SD Cards Are Created Equal

Datakey

Jun 06, 2018

How can embedded system manufacturers make sure their users don't use unsupported or counterfeit SD cards? It's a challenge when the cards look legit and plug-in.

ATEK Metal Technologies Expands Northeastern Iowa Plant

ATEK Metal Technologies

Jun 05, 2018

New Datakey Bar Series Receptacles Minimize Mounting Space

Datakey

May 22, 2018

Improving Machinery Reliability On A Budget - by Craig Truempi

AssetScan

May 10, 2018

Discussing 'All Things Data'

AssetScan

May 10, 2018

ISO 14001:2015 Certification

ATEK Metal Technologies

Apr 29, 2018

Maintenance and Vibration Analysis: A Team for Your Team - Interview

AssetScan

Apr 18, 2018

Maintenance and Vibration Analysis: A Team for Your Team

AssetScan

Apr 17, 2018

Capterra Field Service Management Blog

All Things Data Podcast with Dan Yarmoluk

AssetScan

Apr 11, 2018

Discussions around how to utilize, harness and deploy data science, data-driven strategies and enable digital transformation. The idea is to embrace nuance and complexity and have “yes, but…” moments to provide insight and guidance.

All Things Data Podcast with Dan Yarmoluk

AssetScan

Apr 11, 2018

All Things Data Podcast, in the spirit of Daniel Kaheman, Peter Diamandis and Google “moonshots”, brings together leading data scientists, technologists, business model experts and futurists to

ATEK Access Technologies Offers Mat Graphic Inserts for Larco Safety Mats

Larco

Feb 06, 2018

You Just Bricked Hundreds of Devices. Now What?

Datakey

Dec 20, 2017

An over-the-air (OTA) update just bricked hundreds of remote devices. Now what? This blog looks at various Plan B options to consider before the unthinkable happens.

Solar Plastics LLC Acquires Solar Plastics, Inc.

ATEK Companies

Dec 11, 2017

Solar Plastics LLC today announced that it had acquired the assets and certain liabilities of Solar Plastics, Inc. Solar Plastics Inc. has long been a player in the rotational molding industry.

ATEK Access Technologies Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certificate

ATEK Companies

Nov 09, 2017

ATEK Access Technologies Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certificate

Larco

Nov 09, 2017

ATEK Access Technologies Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certificate

AssetScan

Nov 09, 2017

ATEK Access Technologies Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certificate

TankScan

Nov 09, 2017

ATEK Access Technologies Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certificate

Datakey

Nov 09, 2017

Larco White Paper Lays Out New Industrial Safety Mats to Step Up Foundry Safety

Larco

Oct 03, 2017

ATEK Access Technologies Launches AssetScan Suite of Condition Monitoring Solutions

AssetScan

Sep 26, 2017

Superior Lubricants Saves Thousands, Helps it Follow NY EPA Requirements

TankScan

Sep 17, 2017

For more than 38 years, Superior Lubricants has been a premier distributor of lubricants and greases for automotive, industrial and governmental entities. Superior’s Total Fluid Management program ensures that its clients receive every drop of product they are paying for, in the right place, at the right time. However, managing the volume of the tanks and planning just-in-time deliveries proved challenging.

Defining The IoT Opportunity for Field Service Providers

AssetScan

Aug 08, 2017

I am excited to have been invited to share my views with you on why I’m so optimistic for field service workers and organizations by leveraging IoT technologies. I feel the field service component, distribution, channel, aftermarket service/repair, and integrator (or choose your terminology) is the glue to the entire IoT value chain. My goal for this column is to not only share my views, but to open a dialog with the community for us to share, learn, and collaborate.

ATEK Access Technologies Joins the Industrial Internet Consortium

AssetScan

Jul 24, 2017

ATEK Access Technologies’ AssetScan® Solution Earns CID2 Certification

AssetScan

Jun 14, 2017

Which Level Sensor Should I Use in My Tank Level Monitoring Application?

TankScan

May 30, 2017

TankScan currently offers two types of level monitoring sensors – guided wave radar, TSM8000 Series, and ultrasonic, TankScan TSU Series. Depending on the application, both may be a good fit. However, there are benefits to each that might make one more suitable than the other.

Tom Christie, ATEK Metal Technologies Pres. appointed to American Foundry Society Board of Directors

ATEK Metal Technologies

May 10, 2017

ATEK Access Technologies Celebrates European Distributor’s 30th Anniversary at Embedded World 2017

Datakey

Mar 20, 2017

ATEK Access Technologies Adds New Industrial SD Models to Datakey RUGGEDrive™ Line at Embedded World

Datakey

Mar 13, 2017

5 Barriers to IoT Adoption & How to Overcome Them

AssetScan

Feb 27, 2017

Even with all necessary systems and processes in place, a strategy can be crushed by old visions of what a company is or aspires to be.

The industrial IoT can monitor critical machinery

AssetScan

Feb 17, 2017

This article is provided with permission of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers from the February 2017 issue of ISE, Copyright©2017 Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. All rights reserved.

ATEK Access Technologies Launches Tank Monitor with GPS

TankScan

Feb 07, 2017

The IIoT assembly line: Getting a head start

AssetScan

Feb 01, 2017

The Internet of Things (IoT) movement has quickly connected our everyday devices, from our phones to cars and even our refrigerators. There's no doubt that the IoT is growing and expanding into new territories, especially within the world of machinery. The manufacturing industry is on the cusp of a revolution with the help of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Embracing the future of the IIoT will result in a working environment connected by sensors gathering useful data regarding equipment status, temperature conditions and current work progress, helping to improve the efficiency, safety and productivity of operations.

Larco White Paper Reveals Copper as a Helpful Ally in Reducing Hospital-acquired Infections

Larco

Jan 20, 2017

RUGGEDrive Torture Test Video

Datakey

Dec 21, 2016

Who doesn’t love a good product torture test video? Watch what happens when a 120,000-pound tank runs over a USB flash drive, an SD card and a Datakey RUGGEDrive memory token.

Datakey Rep Channel Grows with Addition of Experienced Sales Firms

Datakey

Dec 14, 2016

3: Industry: The New Frontier in IoT w/ Dan Yarmoluk and Jeff Liebl - Podcast

AssetScan

Nov 15, 2016

The industrial space is the new frontier of IoT—for real. While IoT has been around in industry for a very long time, the sector is lagging in understanding exactly what IoT can do to turn its products into services. In this episode of the Internet of X, Dan Yarmoluk of ATEK Access Technologies and Jeff Liebl of JFL Advisors discuss where industrial IoT is headed and the many places you can jump aboard.

ATEK Access Technologies IoT Experts to Speak at NORA 2016 on the Industrial Internet of Things

AssetScan

Nov 02, 2016

ATEK Access Technologies IoT Experts to Speak at NORA 2016 on the Industrial Internet of Things

TankScan

Nov 01, 2016

ATEK Access Technologies Partners with Medical Resources to Grow Larco CopperShield Sales

Larco

Oct 19, 2016

The Industrial Internet for Business Leaders: Making it Simple

AssetScan

Oct 18, 2016

Connected things are becoming pervasive among consumers and business alike. It’s hard to open a newspaper or trade magazine or watch a news channel and not see a story that is in some way related to the IoT. While giant companies like Apple, Google and Amazon get the headlines with their cool new consumer devices, a very exciting “long tail” of commercial and industrial connected products is being rolled out today by manufacturers of all sizes.

New Hospital Study Finds Copper Alloys Used in Larco’s Line of Push Plates Kill Bacteria

Larco

Oct 12, 2016

Utilizing the Industrial Internet of Things to Monitor Critical Machinery

AssetScan

Oct 05, 2016

For quite some time now, industrial engineers have leveraged connected computing advances to help manufacturing facilities run more efficiently. However, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will expand manufacturing automation even further by connecting industrial systems to make automation smarter. This will help ensure critical machinery and reliability is up and running to minimize costs and maximize productivity, and move towards predictive maintenance.

Monitoring Critical Machinery and Reliability with the Industrial Internet of Things

TankScan

Sep 15, 2016

Monitoring Critical Machinery and Reliability with the Industrial Internet of Things

AssetScan

Sep 15, 2016

ATEK Selected to Connect TankScan & AssetScan with John Deere API

AssetScan

Sep 07, 2016

ATEK Selected to Connect TankScan & AssetScan with John Deere API

TankScan

Sep 07, 2016

Practical Considerations for IoT Applications: Part 2

TankScan

Sep 06, 2016

Address practical considerations of the IIoT system itself and how the implementation will work. Your application will monitor an asset, most likely remotely.

Practical Considerations for IoT Applications: Part 2

AssetScan

Sep 06, 2016

Address practical considerations of the IIoT system itself and how the implementation will work. Your application will monitor an asset, most likely remotely. There are many common mistakes made at this stage and things most people would not think to look at. These include things like power, environmental concerns, data reporting, and connections to the internet.

TankScan Helps Thermal Aviation’s Savings Soar

TankScan

Aug 28, 2016

Thermal Aviation is a fixed-base operator (FBO) providing all the tools to fuel, store, and self-serve aircraft. Like most self-serve fuel tanks, Thermal Aviation’s tank levels were monitored manually with the help of a clock-style gauge. However, the gauge would often get stuck and not provide an accurate reading.

Practical Considerations for IoT Applications: Part 1

AssetScan

Aug 26, 2016

I want to go over practical considerations before an IIoT implementation can even begin. Below are things that your company needs to consider before starting your search for the IIoT solution that is best for you.

Practical Considerations for IoT Applications: Part 1

TankScan

Aug 26, 2016

I want to go over practical considerations before an IIoT implementation can even begin. Below are things that your company needs to consider before starting your search.

ATEK Access Technologies Partners with Fluidall to Promote TankScan Products

TankScan

Aug 23, 2016

The Industrial Internet of Things and the Performance-based or Outcome Economy

AssetScan

Aug 12, 2016

When we think of the Internet of Things or connected products, we tend to think of our hyper- connected world of gadgets, whether it be smart phones, refrigerators, or toothbrushes that appear to have non-essential and cool product features for the technophile. When looking at the world of sensors, internet-enabled products, and cloud computing, it's hard to truly comprehend the enormity of what's happening at a fundamental level, that being, the definition of business value and how it will affect all of us.

Differentiate your Product with Monitoring

AssetScan

Jul 26, 2016

Differentiation. That is one of the hardest parts of the marketing game. How is my product better than yours? What can I do that you can’t? What niche can I carve out for myself? These questions can be incredibly hard to answer.

ATEK Reduces Equipment Downtime With Safety Mat - Modern Casting Publication

ATEK Metal Technologies

Jul 25, 2016

Casting company improves manufacturing process by installing Larco Safety Mats

Larco

Jul 21, 2016

IoT, IIoT and A lot of Noise

AssetScan

Jul 19, 2016

It is easy for a small or medium-sized business to be overwhelmed with all the noise you hear about the Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Big Data, Machine Learning, Algorithms, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

ATEK President, Sherri McDaniel to speak at Sensors Midwest in Chicago this September

TankScan

Jul 14, 2016

Sherri McDaniel, ATEK president, receives honorable mention Embedded Computing Design

AssetScan

Jul 14, 2016

ATEK President, Sherri McDaniel to speak at Sensors Midwest in Chicago this September

AssetScan

Jul 14, 2016

The Ward Museum honors Tom Christie as a Living Legend at the 2017 Ward World Champions

ATEK Companies

Jul 10, 2016

Thwarting Elbonians with Proprietary Memory Devices

Datakey

Jul 07, 2016

Elbonians demonstrate the effectiveness and benefit of using a memory device (with SD card or USB flash drive functionality) with a non-standard/proprietary form factor.

Donaldson Press Release: Donaldson deploys AssetScan units inside bulk fuel-filtration systems

AssetScan

Jun 28, 2016

Star Tribune Feature Article: ATEK technology allows manufacturers to connect to Internet of things

AssetScan

Jun 27, 2016

ATEK Access Technologies Launches AssetScan Remote Device Monitoring Platform

AssetScan

Jun 24, 2016

TankScan Eliminates Overpayment for HAZ~MAT Environmental Services

TankScan

Apr 25, 2016

Since 1944, HAZ~MAT Environmental Services has grown into one of the premier environmental service companies in the southeast. In the last six decades, HAZ~MAT has modified the company’s services to best meet evolving needs while never straying from the company’s guiding principles.

ATEK Access Technologies Adds First Canadian Distributor – Titan Logix

TankScan

Apr 19, 2016

World's Toughest SD Card

Datakey

Apr 13, 2016

Are there SD cards that are physically more robust than others, when they all use the same form factor? The video in this blog post shows destructive testing of SD cards, in the search for the world’s toughest SD card.

ATEK Metal Technologies Announces Technical Alliance Partnership with Material Insights

ATEK Metal Technologies

Mar 28, 2016

Datakey White Paper Provides Tips for Linking Wireless Medical Devices

Datakey

Mar 08, 2016

ATEK Access Technologies Works with Donaldson Company to Develop AssetScan Remote Filter Monitor

ATEK Companies

Mar 06, 2016

ATEK Access Technologies Launches AssetScan Remote Device Monitoring Platform

ATEK Companies

Feb 25, 2016

Portable Memory in IoT Applications

Datakey

Feb 04, 2016

Removable memory can be used with IoT or cloud-connected devices to provide ID or location information. It can also provide a local backup for devices' settings or programming.

ATEK Metal Technologies congratulates Worcester Polytechnic Institute on prestigious prize

ATEK Metal Technologies

Jan 12, 2016

The bacteria-fighting super element that’s making a comeback in hospitals: copper

Larco

Sep 28, 2015

Basin uses TankScan to Provide Value-Added Solution

TankScan

Sep 23, 2015

Basin customers continuously battle the challenges faced by performing manual tank measurement procedures. Like most fuel tanks, Basin’s customer’s tank levels were monitored manually. Three major concerns of manual measurements are efficiency, accuracy and safety.

Nexus GB Named as Exclusive Datakey Distributor in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Datakey

Sep 17, 2015

Ray H. Witt Metallurgy Award received by former ATEK Metal Technologies President, Jerry Kucharczyk

ATEK Metal Technologies

Aug 30, 2015

ATEK Access Technologies Partners with Sales Firms to Grow Datakey Brand

ATEK Companies

Aug 27, 2015

ATEK Access Technologies Partners with Sales Firms to Grow Datakey Brand

Datakey

Aug 27, 2015

Larco Launches Round Push Plate Switch Box

Larco

Aug 24, 2015

ATEK Access Technologies Expands U.S. Presence with Nine Sales Firms

TankScan

Aug 03, 2015

ATEK Companies sponsors Black-n-Blue Ball in Milwaukee

ATEK Metal Technologies

Jul 28, 2015

Design Consideration: Cycle Life of Connectors

Datakey

Jul 21, 2015

A while ago, I experienced firsthand the importance of connector cycle life. I made a late-night run into a local supermarket to print some photos for a family event that was taking place the next day. I loaded the photos onto a USB flash drive, but when I plugged the drive into the self-service photo kiosk, something felt wrong.

Sigma Space Develops Hermetically Sealed Connector for Datakey Portable Memory Devices

Datakey

Jul 06, 2015

Metal Processing Institute (MPI) Advanced Casting Research Center (ACRC)

ATEK Metal Technologies

Jun 08, 2015

Larco HandiTap Wall Switch Opens the Doors to Total Access

Larco

May 29, 2015

ATEK Access Technologies and Basin Concrete, Inc. to Present at Williston Basin Petroleum Conference

TankScan

Apr 28, 2015

ATEK Access Technologies Launches Cost-Effective TankScan Solution for Indoor Applications

TankScan

Feb 19, 2015

ATEK Access Technologies Launches All-in-One TankScan Monitor

TankScan

Feb 17, 2015

ATEK Access Technologies Awarded ISO 9001 Certificate

Larco

Dec 15, 2014

ATEK Access Technologies Awarded ISO 9001 Certificate

ATEK Companies

Dec 15, 2014

ATEK Access Technologies Awarded ISO 9001 Certificate

Datakey

Dec 15, 2014

ATEK Access Technologies Awarded ISO 9001 Certificate

TankScan

Dec 15, 2014

A 30-Year Run for the Parallel Key Line

Datakey

Dec 04, 2014

Think back to 1984. Ronald Reagan was the president of the United States. The first Apple Macintosh goes on sale. Michael Jackson’s album Thriller sells over 37 million copies, and the Soviet Union boycotts the summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles. This is also the year that Datakey introduced the parallel key family.

A 30-Year Run for the Parallel Key Line

ATEK Companies

Dec 04, 2014

Line of Sight Requirements for Reliable Low-Power RF Communication

TankScan

Nov 18, 2014

Positioning low-power Radio Frequency (RF) communications equipment requires that special attention must be taken to ensure proper Line-of-Sight (LOS) clearance between the transmitter and receiver. The guidelines set forth in this white paper will allow you to choose mounting locations for your TankScan monitoring system that will optimize signal strength and battery life.

Olin Brass announced it will showcase its range of products including Larco Coppershield switch

Larco

Nov 13, 2014

Another great NORA conference is in the books

TankScan

Nov 13, 2014

While the weather in Puerto Rico didn’t cooperate with heavy rain and wind, it was 72 and warm inside the Grand Atlantic Ballroom at the El Conquistador Resort. Leaders in the waste oil industry from across the United States and the world gathered together to share their expertise and explore new technologies to change the way they do business.

TankScan Helps Mitten, Inc. Cut Costs, Increase Efficiency

TankScan

Nov 10, 2014

Fuel distributors are constantly battling rising fuel prices, high shipping costs and finding ways to improve customer service. Mitten Inc. is one of the largest bulk fuel storage and fuel distributors in Kansas with over 500 customers in the farming, dairy, agriculture and trucking industries. Mitten also relies on its own bulk fuel for its Mitten Travel Plaza gas station located in Oakley, Kan.

Be on the lookout for TankScan at NORA 2014

TankScan

Nov 04, 2014

It’s almost here! The 2014 NORA Conference & Trade Show is just about to kick off, running November 5-8 at El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. There will be many opportunities to connect with TankScan while you’re at the show – here’s where you can find us:

Eliminate Guesswork from Oil Collections: How Can I Reduce Ghost Gallons?

TankScan

Oct 30, 2014

This blog entry is the fourth in a series that will briefly address key questions asked by those in the waste oil collection industry. It will provide insight into how implementing a tank monitoring solution allows collectors to deliver best -in-class customer service, plan logistics more efficiently, secure their supply of waste oil, and reduce ghost gallons. How Can I Reduce Ghost Gallons?

Eliminate Guesswork from Oil Collections: How Can I Secure My Supply of Waste Oil?

TankScan

Oct 23, 2014

This blog entry is the third in a series that will briefly address key questions asked by those in the waste oil collection industry. It will provide insight into how implementing a tank monitoring solution allows collectors to deliver best -in-class customer service, plan logistics more efficiently, secure their supply of waste oil, and reduce ghost gallons. How Can I Secure My Supply of Waste Oil?

ATEK Access Technologies President to Speak at 2014 NORA Annual Recycling Conference in Puerto Rico

TankScan

Oct 22, 2014

Eliminate Guesswork from Oil Collections: How Can I Plan Logistics More Efficiently?

TankScan

Oct 16, 2014

This blog entry is the second in a series that will briefly address key questions asked by those in the waste oil collection industry. It will provide insight into how implementing a tank monitoring solution allows collectors to deliver best -in-class customer service, plan logistics more efficiently, secure their supply of waste oil, and reduce ghost gallons. How Can I Plan Logistics More Efficiently?

Dreamforce Part 3

TankScan

Oct 16, 2014

In this Dreamforce crowd of innovators I’m humbled and excited to have the opportunity to share the ATEK Access Technologies Internet of Connected Products (IoCP) story in three different formats. I had one gentleman approach me last night saying that ATEK is the only company at Dreamforce currently embracing the leading edge ideas for gathering and utilizing product data to proactively manage and maintain a fully connected products solution.

Dreamforce Part 2

TankScan

Oct 15, 2014

Dreamforce 2014 continues to rock on with unique experiences and opportunities. This morning started off with a keynote session highlighting Hillary Rodham Clinton, former secretary of state, and Professor Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum. They shared thought-provoking messages about what it takes to make lasting global change in partnership between governments, businesses, and communities. They both agreed that only bringing people and information together and integrating that into thoughtful decisions will lead to the positive change that is needed.

Understanding the implications of gravity pour and low-pressure counter gravity filling of permanent molds

ATEK Metal Technologies

Oct 14, 2014

Dreamforce Part 1

TankScan

Oct 14, 2014

Dreamforce is truly a unique experience that brings nearly 130,000 innovative people in the Salesforce community together in downtown San Francisco each fall. The streets are nearly shut down and the folks wearing the blue badges of Dreamforce are everywhere. They all come here in one common pursuit – the creation and utilization of cloud-based tools to transform organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

Eliminate Guesswork from Oil Collections: How Can I Deliver Best-in-Class Service?

TankScan

Oct 10, 2014

This blog entry is the first in a series that will briefly address key questions asked by those in the waste oil collection industry. It will provide insight into how implementing a tank monitoring solution allows collectors to deliver best -in-class customer service, plan logistics more efficiently, secure their supply of waste oil, and reduce ghost gallons. How Can I Deliver Best-in-Class Customer Service?

Larco U-WAV Touchless Sensing Wall Switch Opens Doors with a Wave of the Hand

Larco

Oct 09, 2014

Connect with me at Dreamforce

TankScan

Oct 08, 2014

With October already in full swing, I’m looking forward to attending the most innovative cloud computing event of the year. From Oct. 14-15, I’ll join Etherios and more than 100,000 Salesforce.com users and developers in San Francisco at Dreamforce.

Q&A: How The Internet Of Things Has Transformed Our Service Operation

TankScan

Oct 06, 2014

Tech solutions for ‘tank wonderland’ - Remote sensing saves labor, promotes safety

TankScan

Oct 06, 2014

Welcome to the TankScan® Wireless Tank Monitoring System Blog

TankScan

Oct 02, 2014

TankScan® wireless tank monitoring lets you check fluid levels in multiple tanks, across multiple sites, all from your internet device.

Security Risks of USB Ports on Embedded Devices

ATEK Companies

Aug 19, 2014

Security Risks of USB Ports on Embedded Devices

Datakey

Aug 19, 2014

A recent BBC article explained how USB devices can be used for malicious purposes without the user opening an infected file on a USB flash drive, for example. In fact, the USB device doesn’t have to be a USB flash drive at all. It could be a smart phone or even a USB light or fan. The article and associated videos explain how the USB device can spoof being a network card and steal username and password data when it unknowingly takes a user to a legitimate looking site that is set up to harvest this data.

ATEK Access Technologies Receives Business Impact Award at 2014 M2M Evolution Conference

TankScan

Aug 14, 2014

ATEK Access Technologies Partners with Sales Firms to Expand U.S. Presence

Datakey

Jul 24, 2014

ATEK Access Technologies Partners with Sales Firms to Expand U.S. Presence

ATEK Companies

Jul 24, 2014

ATEK Metal Technologies Invests in Employees through NICC Training Programs

ATEK Metal Technologies

Jun 16, 2014

ATEK Access Technologies Launches TankScan TSM8000 Wireless Liquid Tank Monitor

TankScan

Jun 02, 2014

Connected Solutions: Creating New Revenue Streams and Service Offerings

TankScan

May 30, 2014

New Larco CopperShield Push Plate Fights Bacteria* that Cause Hospital-Acquired Infections

Larco

May 01, 2014

The White House Announced that MPI at WPI

ATEK Metal Technologies

Jan 28, 2014

$1 A Day Per Tank

TankScan

Jan 09, 2014

With TankScan wireless monitoring, you’ll be able to check on fluid levels before planning your routes. By eliminating those unnecessary stops, you’ll be able to reduce your costs by 30%, and save thousands. All for about $1 a day per tank.

Taking savings to new heights for Bristow helicopters.

TankScan

Jan 09, 2014

When energy companies like ExxonMobile, BP and ARCO need to transport personnel to drilling platforms, they count on Bristow helicopters. But when Bristow needed to make sure their helicopters could refuel as necessary at unmanned landing and fueling sites along a 465-mile flight path, they faced a big challenge.

ATEK Selects Etherios' The Social Machine® to Drive the ATEK Service Platform

TankScan

Nov 18, 2013

Amphenol Aerospace and Datakey Electronics Collaborate to Design Storage Solution

Datakey

Apr 03, 2013

Memory Device Protects Use of Medical Disposables Gives Choice of Sterilization Method

Datakey

Feb 07, 2012

TankScan™ strategic alliance with DIGI International

TankScan

May 10, 2011

MINNETONKA, Minn. (May 10, 2011) - Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) today announced a strategic alliance with TankScan™, a global tank monitoring solution provider and division of ATEK Products.

RUGGEDrive portable memory line gives OEMs USB flash drive or SD card functionality

Datakey

Mar 29, 2011