Modern object-oriented programming techniques are transforming PLC programming, making industrial automation faster to build, ...

THE use of function blocks for programming of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is gaining wider acceptance. Rather than the classic “contact and coil” representation of ladder diagram or relay ...

A three-day training program for automation technology and IEC 61131 programming—available for free from WAGO—will occur on five separate dates in 2016: March 8-10, May 3-5, August 2-4, September ...

The flexible, open future of automation: 30 years of flexible, software-driven automation with TwinCAT. 20/04/2026 Beckhoff Automation Ltd. 1996 was certainly a year of innovation ...

From factory floors to complex automation systems, AI copilots are stepping in as tireless junior engineers for PLC programming. These domain-specific assistants speed up code generation, testing, and ...

As OEMs continue to move toward leaner design, operator interfaces have evolved into replacements such as automated panels for PLCs in many machine applications. So what are the differences between ...

How to train young engineers in industrial automation is a thorny issue. Most factories have big things that can do a lot of damage and cost tons of money if the newbie causes a crash. Solution: ...

Southern California Edison (SCE) has been remote controlling and automating substations since the late 1940s using a combination of single point-to-point supervisory control and single ...

Standardization through reusable function blocks is achievable, valuable and worthy of investment. The cross-platform ...