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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?
AutoQuiz:Characterisitcs of Programmable Logic Controllers -
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. -
Technical Deep Dive: Multi-core Industrial Controllers
Beckhoff Automation has been offering multi-core industrial controllers since 2006 with users benefiting from the advantages that this increased performance delivers. We discuss multi-core technology with Beckhoff Automation’s Daymon Thompson, Automation Specialist. -
Festo Introduces Multi-Carrier-System without Trailing Wires
By Bill Lydon, Editor Festo's Multi-Carrier System, along with accompanying Siemens software, provides machine designers with an innovative tool to deliver greater industry efficiency. -
Schneider Packaging opens Training Lab
The lab in Brewerton, NY, provides customers the opportunity to train on robots, PLCs and motors in a controlled environment. -
Arkansas water utility upgrades to Bedrock control system
The Russellville, Arkansas Water and Sewer System replaced a legacy PLC with a secure Bedrock industrial control system. -
Finding lucrative sweet spots in the manufacturing process
Siemens upgraded the production line for a confections manufacturer to increase efficiency, production and speed. -
PLC Performance Enhancement by Field Programmable Gate Array Design
PLC Performance Enhancement by Field Programmable Gate Array Design -
PLCopen publishes OPC function block spec for review
The new edition is available for comments until April 8, 2016. -
New Rockwell Automation Products from Automation Fair 2015
By Bill Lydon, Editor The event was described as a showcase of the latest advances in manufacturing and industrial automation enabled by the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT). Here are a few notable new products introduced by Rockwell Automation. -
Remote Services for PLCs
By Sina Kopacz, MB Connect White paper describes MB Connect's remote service platform that allows direct monitoring of machinery and equipment withweb-based visualization that can be displayed on any tablet, smartphone or computer with a standard browser. -
Schneider Electric delivers Industry 4.0 & IIoT Products
By Bill Lydon, Editor Schneider Electric continues a buildout of products to help users implement Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) features. The company demonstrated new products and discussed this important shift in industrial automation during the SPS IPC Drives on November 24-26, 2015 in Nuremberg, Germany.