Articles & News on PLCs and PACs

Top Tips for Troubleshooting Electronic Systems
- by Aaron Dahlen
- June 4, 2025
- Feature
The 6-step procedure is outlined in the Navy Electricity and Electronics Training Series (NEETS), Module 19 - The Technician’s Handbook, NAVEDTRA 14191.

Softing Industrial Acquires Delta Logic Automatisierungstechnik GmbH
- May 28, 2025
- News
Softing Industrial expands its automation portfolio with Delta Logic’s PC-to-PLC and OPC UA solutions.

Festo Features Multi-Axis Positioning Systems at Automate
- May 9, 2025
- News
Multiprotocol servo drives, simple positioning, distributed I/O, valve systems and CIP safety are on display.

Open Systems Initiatives Require Critical Business Management Decisions
- by Bill Lydon
- March 7, 2025
- Feature
Understand the trade-offs and investments needed to create an integrated, real-time, industrial manufacturing business.

Industrial DevOps Is Redefining PLC Engineering Process
- by Jack Smith
- November 7, 2024
- Feature
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
- by Bill Lydon
- October 30, 2024
- Feature
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
- October 11, 2024
- Case Study
Escape the ordinary…with automation!

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Improves OEM’s Production Output by 300%
- October 4, 2024
- News
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
- by Vinod Ninan
- August 28, 2024
- Feature
Prioritizing software over hardware optimizes industrial operations and reduces maintenance costs through data-driven decisions.

Olis Robotics Launches New PLC Capabilities at IMTS
- August 23, 2024
- News
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.
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