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Articles & News on PLCs and PACs

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.

Changes in PLCopen Board of Management

  • August 7, 2024
  • News

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

  • July 17, 2024
  • News

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

  • by Renee Bassett
  • May 30, 2024
  • News

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

  • by Jack Smith
  • May 14, 2024
  • Feature

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

  • April 25, 2024
  • News

The company accelerates its commitment to “Automation for Anyone, Anywhere” by supporting the automation requirements of global companies.

Securing the Future: Cybersecurity Trends and Predictions for 2024

  • by Henry Martel
  • February 6, 2024
  • Feature

Fortunately, just as cybercriminals are evolving with new techniques and strategies, so are the security and information technology professionals responsible for stopping them.

Why TSN is Good for Digital Transformation in Manufacturing

  • by Thomas Burke
  • September 20, 2023
  • Feature

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

  • by Jack Smith
  • September 7, 2023
  • News

Ethernet flexibility and online configuration tools punctuate Festo’s portfolio.