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 ...

Being nimble and quick isn’t about fun and games for Jack Piper. It’s serious business for the engineering manager at Ridgeline Pipe Manufacturing in Eugene, Ore., because it’s his job to squeeze ...

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 ...

A three-day training program for automation technology and IEC 61131 programming will occur on five separate dates in 2016. A three-day training program for automation technology and IEC 61131 ...

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: ...

At the core of the Arduino PLC Starter Kit lies the Arduino Opta mini PLC, a state-of-the-art microcontroller that serves as the brain of your automation projects. This powerful device boasts seamless ...

At Hannover Messe 2023, Siemens presented a completely virtual controller for the first time: the Simatic S7-1500V. Now comes the Simatic Automation Workstation, which enables manufacturers to replace ...

Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Automation Engineering Technology program prepares students to design, implement and troubleshoot automated industrial processes on robotic equipment and other ...

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 ...

Advanxis Technologies & Process Automation Ltd. is proud to announce the launch of the  Second Edition of the Advanxis ...