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Learning about the programmable logic controller (PLC)
Mike Bacidore
A Control Intelligence podcast with editor-in-chief Mike Bacidore
PLCs/PACs
Deciphering the puzzle of PLCs, PACs, PC-based controllers and motion controllers
Corey Foster
Why the programmer matters when making your selection
PLCs/PACs
Debunking the PLC vs. PAC debate
Jeremy Pollard
Legacy controllers’ limitations no longer exist
PLCs/PACs
The role of control systems in optimizing performance
Shawn Cox
How to choose the right controls for your application
Control Software
Control software becomes more user-friendly
Mike Bacidore
Equipment and device integration provides more functionality and reporting for easier fault-finding and diagnosis
PLCs/PACs
Hardware preference is immaterial in an open-source world
Mike Bacidore
Independent controls engineer knows the options
Development Platforms
How IEC 61499 can standardize interoperability
John Conway
Data-enabled, software-centric, plug-and-produce automation and reference implementation drive universal automation
News
PLCs/PACs
PLC market to forecast to grow
PLCs/PACs
PLCopen starts object-oriented programming guidelines initiative
PLCs/PACs
Jaeyoung Park steps into PLCopen board of management
Cybersecurity
ISAGCA, admeritia collaborate on Top 20 Secure PLC Coding Practices document
PLCs/PACs
Rockwell Automation offers mitigation strategies for Logix controller vulnerabilities
Mike Bacidore
PLCs/PACs
PLCopen releases coding guidelines
PLCs/PACs
Dick Morley receives CSIA first-ever lifetime achievement award
PLCs/PACs
Global PLC market coasts to 2016
PLCs/PACs
KEB Safety PLC
KEB America
I/O
Lumberg Automation LioN-P distributed control units
Digi-Key
PLCs/PACs
Processing power boosts machine control
Mike Bacidore
Data Acquisition & Monitoring
Machine controls get smarter faster
Mike Bacidore
Cloud Technology
Will edge and cloud replace central control?
Anna Townshend
For now, controllers are still in command, but smart devices run the show
Data Acquisition & Monitoring
Machine learning and analytics improve alarming
Mike Bacidore
More data means better decisions
PLCs/PACs
Compact Controller 100 PLC and remote I/O
WAGO
The Compact Controller 100 is a small-scale PLC with a variety of remote I/O for use in smaller applications
Embedded Control
PLC, PAC or PC? How to know why to choose what
Jeremy Pollard
A healthy array of controller options turns excuses into smart choices
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