An Automation World LinkedIn group member seeks advice on how best to convert his packaging machine designs for PLC control and avoid technology supplier pressure to buy all system components from one ...

As end-users take advantage of more capable PLCs, they must also consider security. By increasing the overall computing power of PLCs, controller vendors have made room for additional capabilities.

A diversity of applications and technical changes keep PLCs a viable contender in the control arena. After more than a decade of articles touting the benefits of PC-based control over programmable ...

Sponsored by Rockwell Automation. The Allen-Bradley Micro870 PLC, a new flagship of Micro800 family, can be used in place of multiple micro PLCs. Machine designers can use a new micro programmable ...

Some common pitfalls in machine safety have to do with not wiring devices correctly. Many devices today can cover a range of safety levels, such as SIL 1 through SIL 3, but have different wiring ...

It may have seemed hard to believe a decade ago, but looking at the tech industry today, it appears that the old hardware companies are on their last legs, as cloud computing becomes a more important ...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global machine tools market is poised to grow by USD 19.02 billion during 2020-2024 at a CAGR of almost 4% during the forecast period. Request Free Sample Pages Read the ...