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Industrial PCs

Industrial PCs vs. PLCs

Rick Rice
Text-based programming languages and 61131 languages each have their own advantages
PLCs/PACs

What does factory modularity mean for machine controls?

Tobey Strauch
How will the role of PLCs change in a connected plant?
Control Software

Containerization technology can enhance automation system integrity and scalability

Christopher Deloglos
This modular approach to system design allows multiple applications to run on dedicated environments on a single operating system
Control Software

Margo will make running and combining applications smoother

The Margo initiative aligns with ABB’s commitment to open automation systems and emphasizes the necessity of collaborative efforts to drive industrial digitalization forward
PLCs/PACs

PLC programming course developed by Airline Hydraulics and Philadelphia school

La Salle Academy ignites 7th graders’ interest in STEM with after-school program
PLCs/PACs

PLC integration with AI/ML can enable smart manufacturing

Tobey Strauch
Artificial-intelligence demonstration at Automate illustrates the potential of machine control
CNC

CNC machines adopt artificial intelligence and AMRs

Anna Townshend
ANCA’s Samuel Kirkpatrick discusses technology trends affecting machine builders

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Enclosures

Pepperl+Fuchs aluminum enclosure

Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc.
For indoor and outdoor applications that require extended temperature ranges of -20 to +50 °C, the marine-grade aluminum enclosure of the VisuNet FLX series is designed to...
Control Software

Wago touch panel

WAGO
Wago has a programming option for its Touch Panel 600 Series. CoDeSys 3.5, a manufacturer-independent automation software, can help to develop control code and visualizations ...
Power Supplies

B&R Automation power panel

B&R Industrial Automation
The Power Panel C80 offers the combined advantages of a powerful controller and an operator terminal in a single HMI device. The C80 installation is compatible with B&R Automation...
Control Software

A history of packaging machine control

Rick Rice
The evolution of PLCs and PACs and the acceptance of newer programming languages have opened doors for industrial automation