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Open Systems Initiatives Require Critical Business Management Decisions
Understand the trade-offs and investments needed to create an integrated, real-time, industrial manufacturing business. -
The Value of Multivendor Software-Defined Automation
Independent but interoperable automation solutions enhance agility, efficiency, workforce empowerment and more. -
Industrial DevOps Is Redefining PLC Engineering Process
PLC management and development can be simple, secure and efficient, so that factories can maximize the productivity of their assets. -
Process Users Shift from DCS to PLC: PLC vs. DSC Experience Survey
The PLC vs. DSC Experience Survey interim report is an ongoing, crowdsourced, open survey for users to share experience and know-how with the automation community. -
Case Study: Automation Creates Immersive and Interactive Experiences in Escape Rooms
Escape the ordinary…with automation! -
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Improves OEM’s Production Output by 300%
Genesis Packaging Technologies moved from a customized to a standardized automation platform, which reduced lead and build times while increasing output by 300%. -
A Paradigm Shift: Software-defined Industrial Automation
Prioritizing software over hardware optimizes industrial operations and reduces maintenance costs through data-driven decisions. -
Olis Robotics Launches New PLC Capabilities at IMTS
Remote monitoring, diagnostics and debugging is now possible across complete industrial cells, thanks to powerful new PLC functionality built into the company’s flagship "Olis" solution. -
Changes in PLCopen Board of Management
On June 27, PLCopen had a successful annual General Meeting in Gorinchem, The Netherlands. Part of the meeting related to elections in the Board of Management. -
Industrial Shields Expands Nordic Reach Through Partnership with Autic Systems AS
Through this agreement, Industrial Shields gains access to Autic Systems AS' expertise in industrial automation software and solutions, providing added value to its customers. -
Contribute to the Future of Process Control: Take the PLC vs. DCS Survey
Bill Lydon has launched The PLC vs DCS Survey to understand process automation and control user issues, tradeoffs and concerns. -
Software Programmable Controller Advances Machine Safety
Software-programmable safety controller with modular hardware platform uses forward-looking technologies and end-to-end data availability. -
Universal Robots Announces Seamless Integration with Siemens PLCs
The company accelerates its commitment to “Automation for Anyone, Anywhere” by supporting the automation requirements of global companies. -
Open Process Automation: Open Controllers and Decoupling Field I/O
Bill Lydon discusses the benefits of OPAF’s using existing standards rather than falling into the “we are different” trap and creating new standards. -
Securing the Future: Cybersecurity Trends and Predictions for 2024
Fortunately, just as cybercriminals are evolving with new techniques and strategies, so are the security and information technology professionals responsible for stopping them. -
Emerson Delivers Software-Defined DeltaV Automation Strategy
Emerson presented its annual DeltaV Roadmap and latest technology releases with a focus on a more modular and flexible software-defined automation platform. -
Why TSN is Good for Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
While TSN will change over time, automation vendors can benefit from considerable gains by providing innovative capabilities to their devices now and leverage firmware upgrades for future compatibility. -
Festo Fosters Fieldbus Flexibility
Ethernet flexibility and online configuration tools punctuate Festo’s portfolio. -
Baumüller to Show How Flexible Machine Builders Can Work with PLC Platforms and Smart Drive Functions at Hannover Messe
“Industrial Transformation–Making the difference”–in line with the main theme of the Hannover Messe, Baumüller will demonstrate how digital marketplaces can support machine building in the future. -
PLC Industrial Controller Software Quality: Your Opinion Matters
Integrating existing metrics for code quality into software engineering workflows has benefits. Takes the survey to contribute your thoughts on the subject.