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Reducing Production Time With Smart Devices
By Amanda Eason, Rockwell Automation In industry, there’s always a growing need to find ways to increase throughput without increasing production time. One way to achieve this is through the use of highly flexible and adaptable smart devices in control system architectures. -
AutoQuiz: What are the Continuous Sequence of Steps Performed by a PLC?
AutoQuiz: Continuous Sequence of Steps Performed by a PLC -
Schneider Electric Broadens Hybrid Systems at Connect 2016
By Bill Lydon, Editor The Schneider Electric Connect 2016 event was buzzing with energy and Schneider fueled the excitement with the introduction of products that increase the performance and power of hybrid system offerings -
Bedrock Open Secure Automation ICS platform passes EMP test protocol
The test involved repeated 50,000 V/m nanosecond EMP strikes to emulate the energy of a High Altitude Electromechanical Pulse (HEMP), as would be created by an atmospheric nuclear detonation -
President Obama Immersed in Manufacturing Innovation at Hannover Fair 2016
By Bill Lydon, Editor As the highest-level attendees of Hannover Fair 2016, President Obama and Chancellor Merkel did the traditional tour of vendor booths, learning about some of 2016’s innovative industrial automation technologies from some of the biggest names in the industry. -
Smart Machines market bolster as it provides high accuracy without humans
The rising demand for improved technologies and the growing investment in the research and development of the same have catapulted smart machines to the forefront of the global industrial sector. -
Siemens helps Windhoff automate train car lifting
Windhoff Bahn-und Anlagentechnik used Siemens TIA portal to develop a solution for lifting trains which involves the use of lifting systems recessed in pits in the hall floor. -
Cyber-Securing Critical PLC Assets for Best IoT Results
By Dr. Alex Tarter, Ultra Electronics, 3eTI Security is too often an afterthought with many embedded systems. This article considers emerging cyber security concerns and best practices for companies that rely on embedded devices for their day-to-day operations. -
Embedded IEC 61131 is Enabling Industry 4.0 & Industrial Internet of Things
By Bill Lydon, Editor Embedding intelligence in devices at the network “edge”, where sensing and control is performed, is fundamental for the successful implementation of Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet. This article discusses the role of IEC-61131 in helping organizations move forward with IIoT -
Industrial Internet of Things Case Study: Drives commissioning from anywhere
To get access to their drives systems remotely, Newton Tesla had been looking for a remote management system for some time. They turned to Netbiter to establish a secure data tunnel to their PLCs -
AutoQuiz: What are the Basic Components of a Programmable Logic Controller or PLC?
AutoQuiz: What are the basic components of a programmable logic controller? -
Emerson drives used to streamline port crane application
Measuring over 100m wide and over 60m high and with a lifting capacity of 45t, the port crane was revamped by Apator Control, adding Emerson's Unidrive M AC and Mentor MP DC drives, controlled by the Simatic S7 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). -
DCS versus PLC in the modern plant
By Mark Proctor, EU Automation The difference between distributed control systems (DCSs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) can be boiled down to a football metaphor. Your DCS is your captain. Your PLC is more like a utility player This article provides an analysis of DCSs and PLCs in the modern plant. -
AutoQuiz: What are the Characteristics of Programmable Logic Controllers?
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Technology and standards: a close connection?
By Nick Boughton, Boulting Technology While PCs and PLCs have the same basic architecture, the evolution has been very different. This article contrasts the relationship between technology and standards in the commercial and industrial spheres. -
PLCopen releases Coding Guidelines for industrial control programming
These rules are very useful to train users and can be a good basis for universities to help them teach IEC 61131-3 programming more efficiently, as well as to define company-internal guidelines. -
ISA promotes automation at USA Science & Engineering Festival
An estimated 350,000 people attended last week’s USA Science & Engineering Festival, the largest STEM celebration and education event of its kind in the US -
Rockwell Automation appoints Blake Moret president and CEO
Keith D. Nosbusch, who has been president and chief executive officer since 2004, will transition from those roles while continuing as chairman of the board. -
Closing the Gap between Cyber Security and Operational Safety
By Barak Perelman, CEO, Indegy Both external attackers and internal threats put the safety of industrial control systems (ICS) and critical automation controllers at risk. This article examines the biggest challenge that companies face in trying to secure their ICSs and maintain their safe operation. -
BE. Services Brings IEC 61131-3 Learning Online
By: Bill Lydon, Editor The IEC 61131-3 software standard is being used worldwide to train industrial automation programmers and BE.services has created an interactive online learning program to help future programmers master the skills.
