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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. -
Wibu-Systems and Phoenix Contact Integrate CodeMeter into the PLCnext Ecosystem
PLCnext is the industrial automation ecosystem combining hardware, engineering software and a digital marketplace created by Phoenix Contact, the German automation specialists. -
Legacy PLC Migration: Eliminate Obsolescence and Reduce Risk
Not everything improves with age. As programmable logic controllers age, growing obsolescence creates challenges for effective operations. -
Fives Opens New Facility in Dallas, Texas
Fives celebrated opening its new location in Dallas, Texas, for its Fives DyAG Corp. operations, signifying the organization's continued commitment to providing its leading technical expertise, solutions and services with a customer-centric, local approach. -
Distrelect Adds Industrial Shields Products to Catalog
Distrelec, a leading distributor of electronics, automation, measurement technology, computer components and accessories, has added Industrial Shields products to its catalog. -
Condition Monitoring Using Vibration Transmitters and PLCs
Vibration monitoring is a good application for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) because of its analytics potential. This feature originally appeared in the ebook Automation 2022: IIoT and Industry 4.0 (Volume 3). -
PLCopen Board of Management Announces Changes
On June 28, PLCopen had a successful annual General Meeting in Amsterdam. Part of the meeting related to elections in the Board of Management. -
Open PLCs Enhance Building Automation
To gain modern computing system advantages while maintaining traditional solutions reliability, an HVAC company uses Arduino-compatible open PLC controllers. This feature originally appeared in the April issue of InTech magazine. -
Case Study: Controls Upgrade Makes the Cut
This extrusion processing company progressively consolidated multiple legacy production line automation systems into a modern PLC/HMI platform, simplifying operation and greatly reducing scrap. -
Red Lion Controls Expands Secure Remote Access Offering with Acquisition of MB Connect Line GmbH
Red Lion Controls, an operating company of UK-based Spectris plc, is pleased to announce the acquisition of MB connect line GmbH, a leading provider of secure connection of machines and plants for remote access, data collection and M2M-communication. -
Electrocomponents Named ‘Company of the Year’ at PLC Awards 2021
Resilience, market share growth, a broadened customer base and continued focus on sustainability secure prestigious award.




















