COVID-19 Update › Menu ATEK Companies ATEK Access Technologies Introduces 4G Cellular Dial Gauge Reader for Propane Tanks TANKSCAN NOV 19, 2021 ATEK Access Technologies today announced it has partnered with Tekelek US to supply their cellular line of dial gauge readers frequently used on propane tanks. Solar Plastics LLC Expands into Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico ATEK COMPANIES SEP 13, 2021 DELANO, MN – September 13, 2021 – Solar Plastics LLC announced today that it is expanding its manufacturing capabilities into in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The plant is currently under construction, with Solar taking occupancy of the building in the 4th quarter this year. Environmentally Friendly TGAL Saves Thousands with Monitoring Solution TANKSCAN AUG 31, 2021 ATEK Access Technologies Introduces ﻿Partner Solution for Solar Power Systems TANKSCAN AUG 23, 2021 ATEK Access Technologies Introduces ﻿Partner Solution for Wi-Fi Sensor TANKSCAN AUG 16, 2021 ATEK Access Technologies Introduces Cellular Tank Monitors with Hazardous Area Approvals TANKSCAN AUG 09, 2021 ATEK Access Technologies Introduces Partner Solution with Razor Tracking TANKSCAN AUG 05, 2021 ATEK Access Technologies (ATEK) today announced it has completed integration with Razor Tracking based in Fargo, ND to offer tank management as part of the Razor Tracking overall fleet management offering. ATEK Companies Celebrates 75 Years of Innovation ATEK COMPANIES AUG 04, 2021 A digital eye on chemical levels avoids lost sales opportunities TANKSCAN JUL 22, 2021 TankScan Helps Chief Petroleum Streamline Its Business Operations TANKSCAN JUL 01, 2021 On-time Deliveries are a Reality with the TankScan Solution TANKSCAN JUL 01, 2021 Growing Business Wins New Customers with TankScan Solution TANKSCAN JUN 25, 2021 TankScan Helps Kramer Oil Streamline Delivery Routes Saving Valuable Time TANKSCAN JUN 15, 2021 Down-Time Minimized – Inventory Managed at Bobcat Contracting TANKSCAN JUN 07, 2021 With the addition of 3 new horizontal tanks, Bobcat Contracting LLC sought out a solution to manage inventory levels within their tanks in addition to minimizing downtime. Like many storage and fuel tanks, Bobcat Contracting would manually measure their fuel tank levels by sticking the tanks. Desert Southwest Landlord Saves $10,000 per Year while Maintaining Happy Tennants TANKSCAN JUN 03, 2021 The Property Management Company have two 2600-gallon water tanks on a corner of their property and an additional two 2600-gallon tanks in another location. The tanks are plumbed together and provide a total capacity of 10,400 gallons of water. The tanks supply water to the businesses for general daily use and pressure washing various equipment. ATEK Access Technologies Introduces Partner Solution using Ultrasonic Sensing for Tall Tanks TANKSCAN JUN 02, 2021 ATEK Access Technologies (ATEK) today announced it has partnered with Tekelek US to supply their cellular line of ultrasonic sensors. This partner solution integrates the Tekelek sensor to the ATEK Intelligence Platform (AIP) allowing tall tank applications that require ultrasonic sensing to be served by AIP. Improved Efficiencies and Inventory Visibility Recognized by Northern Energy, Inc. TANKSCAN JUN 02, 2021 ATEK Access Technologies Introduces Partner Solution for Over Air Radar Sensor TANKSCAN MAY 25, 2021 ATEK Access Technologies (ATEK) today announced it has partnered their TankScan brand with Vega Americas Inc. to supply their VegaPuls line of Over Air Radar Sensors. Over Air Radar is a non-contact method of determining tank level using microwave pulses. The measurements are highly accurate and not affected by temperature, pressure or dust. Fuel Inventory Management Streamlined for Brantley County Schools TANKSCAN MAY 25, 2021 Brantley Schools needed to find a solution for keeping their fleet of busses fueled, maintained and operational and prepared to meet route schedules. The current method of measuring fuel levels proved to be inaccurate and inefficient. It was important to implement a system that would accurately track fuel tank levels, preventing unnecessary fuel deliveries or run-out. Peace of Mind that Water Supply Won’t Run Dry at Forest Glen Oaks Dairy Farm TANKSCAN MAY 12, 2021 Feed and water are critical elements of a dairy farm. Forest Glen Oaks has one 9,000 gallon water storage tank that supplies drinking water in the barns and in the pastures. A break in the water line or a simple leak in the system can drain the tank in a matter of hours and replenishing is a struggle. ATEK Access Technologies Introduces Partner Solutions Now Available with TankScan TANKSCAN MAY 10, 2021 ATEK Access Technologies today announced it has opened its ATEK Intelligence cloud platform to partner solutions and 3rd party sensors. The first partner solution is using the Digi Connect Sensor gateway, which integrates any 4-20mA sensor to the ATEK Intelligence Platform (AIP). ATEK Access Technologies Introduces Partner Solution with Digi International ATEK COMPANIES MAY 03, 2021 Datakey Turns 45 Years Old Today! DATAKEY APR 27, 2021 Kay Phillips, ATEK Companies Co-owner is featured in Lurie, LLP "Shining a Light" podcast ATEK COMPANIES APR 22, 2021 Kay Phillips, Co-owner of ATEK Companies, shares how passion and empathy can create a culture of excellence with a forgiving and human environment. Founder of Datakey, Bill Flies, Dies at 78 DATAKEY APR 01, 2021 Only a tiny number of people have the right stuff to create a successful business and brand that lasts for decades. Bill Flies was such a person. Bill Flies (pronounced “fleece”) founded Datakey in the mid-1970’s and was one of the early pioneers of solid-state portable memory. 75 years of technology innovation: ATEK Companies continues growth ATEK COMPANIES JAN 28, 2021 ATEK Companies is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2021. Written By: Theresa Bourke | Jan 27th 2021 - 7pm. From electronic door switches to motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle parts to coolers, ATEK Companies has a hand in technology manufacturing across the world. With three operating companies and five locations throughout Minnesota and Iowa — including Brainerd — ATEK is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2021. That’s 75 years of technology innovation, 75 years of high-quality products and 75 years of community involvement. 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… 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 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. 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. 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 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. 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. http://www.cvent.com/events/th... 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 Discussing 'All Things Data' ASSETSCAN MAY 10, 2018 Improving Machinery Reliability On A Budget - by Craig Truempi 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 ASSETSCAN NOV 09, 2017 ATEK Access Technologies Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certificate LARCO NOV 09, 2017 ATEK Access Technologies Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certificate TANKSCAN NOV 09, 2017 ATEK Access Technologies Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certificate ATEK COMPANIES 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 ASSETSCAN SEP 15, 2016 Monitoring Critical Machinery and Reliability with the Industrial Internet of Things TANKSCAN 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 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. 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. 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). 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 TANKSCAN 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 TANKSCAN DEC 15, 2014 ATEK Access Technologies Awarded ISO 9001 Certificate DATAKEY DEC 15, 2014 ATEK Access Technologies Awarded ISO 9001 Certificate LARCO DEC 15, 2014 ATEK Access Technologies Awarded ISO 9001 Certificate ATEK COMPANIES DEC 15, 2014 A 30-Year Run for the Parallel Key Line ATEK COMPANIES DEC 04, 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. 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. 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. Olin Brass announced it will showcase its range of products including Larco Coppershield switch LARCO NOV 13, 2014 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. 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. Understanding the implications of gravity pour and low-pressure counter gravity filling of permanent molds ATEK METAL TECHNOLOGIES OCT 14, 2014 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. Tech solutions for ‘tank wonderland’ - Remote sensing saves labor, promotes safety TANKSCAN OCT 06, 2014 Q&A: How The Internet Of Things Has Transformed Our Service Operation 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 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. Security Risks of USB Ports on Embedded Devices ATEK COMPANIES AUG 19, 2014 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 Stay Connected icon-linkedinicon-rss Companies ATEK Access Technologies ATEK Metal Technologies Solar Plastics Company News About Us Careers Contact Us (800) 523-6996 Email Us Get Directions ATEK Companies, LLC., All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Web Site Terms & Conditions Access Technologies Terms & Conditions | Metal Technologies Terms & Conditions Our site uses cookies so that we, and our partners, can remember you and understand how you and other visitors use our site as per our Privacy Policy. If you prefer we don't use cookies, please disable them in your browser. OK