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PLCs/PACs
Control vs. computing: Rethinking machine control architecture
Deciding between PLC and PC-based control requires functional considerations
Oct. 6, 2026
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Which Halloween treat are you?
Oct. 2, 2026
Meet the Eigen Engineering Agent
PLCs/PACs
Siemens Eigen brings generative AI to TIA Portal engineering
Sept. 30, 2026
Photo courtesy of IMTS.
Doug Woods speaking in front of a podium at IMTS 2026
CNC
IMTS 2026 recap: Practical AI, accessible automation and the future of US manufacturing
Sept. 23, 2026
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Power Supplies
Battery or supercapacitor? How to choose the right UPS
Sept. 15, 2026
Figure courtesy of courtesy of INTEG Process Group
The Integ Process Group JNIOR automation controller, first envisioned more than 20 years ago, was architected to deliver balanced functionality, determinism, and longevity, providing end user confidence over the long haul in the face of ever-changing real-world requirements.
PLCs/PACs
Architecting control system determinism that lasts
Sept. 2, 2026
IEC 61131 PLC Programming Standard Concept on Black Cube for Industrial Automation Control Systems and Smart Manufacturing.
PLCs/PACs
Take our quiz: Is it ladder diagram, structured text or sequential function chart?
Aug. 31, 2026
Inside IMTS: AI, Drone Swarms & Digital Manufacturing Workflows
CNC
From CNC to swarms: Inside IMTS's live automated drone manufacturing cell
Aug. 26, 2026
Control panel of automatic conveyor line. Selective focus.
Industrial PCs
Take our quiz: What’s the difference between an HMI, an IPC and an enclosure?
Aug. 21, 2026
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