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Evolution, State of the Art and Standardization of Virtual PLCs

  • by Rene Simon
  • October 3, 2025
  • Feature

Let's examine the technological advances, current state of virtual PLCs (vPLCs), challenges faced in industrial automation and standardization efforts.

Redfish-Embedded PLCs Revolutionize Data Center Cooling

  • September 25, 2025
  • News

Redfish-embedded PLCs can revolutionize data center control, bringing benefits such as interoperability, flexibility and competitive advantage.

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%.