Control Intelligence Podcast

The distinctions between programmable logic controllers and programmable automation controllers, and their respective advantages in industrial automation
The differences between incremental and absolute motor encoders and their impact on motion control systems
Jill Zullo and Tim Dobbs share insights on BioMADE's mission to advance the U.S. bioindustrial economy through sustainable products and technology scaling
This month, Control Design covered vendor news from ABB, Flexiv and more.
Patrick Bunn joins Control Design for a conversation on industrial network protocols and Wireshark troubleshooting

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Industrial incremental encoders (colorized)
June 20, 2025
How does absolute encoder technology simplify integration?

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Consider power, programmable logic controllers, software, I/O connections, network switches, variable-frequency drives, field wiring and safety systems
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Jose Rivera
Association launches Learning Hub during 2025 event
PLC based industrial automation system close up. Selective focus.
Understanding the debate between PACs and PLCs
Joe Gemma
2024 Engelberger Award recipient takes the helm at Wauseon Machine
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Driven by numerous open communication protocols, system interoperability is becoming the norm, rather than the exception
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From ladder logic to C, programmable logic controllers and programmable automation controllers have their strengths and weaknesses
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Harnessing AI and vision can improve product quality and throughput
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From safety-rated devices to PLCs, explore the importance of fail-safe e-stop systems in industrial settings
Workers carefully place grillage on a conveyor in a food production facility during busy daytime operations, ensuring quality and consistency of the product.
How ECS Solutions leverages automated systems to ensure precise ingredient quantities and enhance product consistency

Products

June 20, 2025
The HG1J series is the successor of the HG1G series HMIs from IDEC to provide an upgrade path for existing installations. Ratings for extreme temperatures from -20 to 55 °...
June 18, 2025
The IEC 62443 4-1 cybersecurity certification for the VTScada Software Development Lifecycle has been upgraded to Maturity Level 3 (ML3). After achieving ML2 in 2022, international...
June 17, 2025
The new Monitouch V10 joins the Monitouch V9, TechnoShot and X1 series of HMI products available from Fuji Electric. The Monitouch V10 Series offers the high-speed processing ...

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