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Steve Elliot

This article was written by Steve  Elliot of Copperline Consulting Services.  Founded in 1991, Copperline has provided reliable, fast and scalable solutions to automate product manufacturing and distribution processes for its client companies. Where others focus on one area of the automation process, they have been successful in addressing automation needs across the entire spectrum of technologies encountered in an automated facility. Their integration specialists have the experience and knowledge to integrate the business applications with the production facilities, to connect the back-office with the factory floor. 
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    Hierarchical State Machines in the Automation Process

    Implementing a HSM solution for the first time involves (naturally) a learning curve. This involves developing an understanding of the class framework, support modules and application structure that would not be present if you were developing from scratch.
    By: Steve Elliot
    07 February, 2003 | 16 minutes
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