Articles & News on PLCs and PACs

Industrial DevOps Is Redefining PLC Engineering Process

  • by Jack Smith
  • November 7, 2024
  • Feature

PLC management and development can be simple, secure and efficient, so that factories can maximize the productivity of their assets.

Process Users Shift from DCS to PLC: PLC vs. DSC Experience Survey

  • by Bill Lydon
  • October 30, 2024
  • Feature

The PLC vs. DSC Experience Survey interim report is an ongoing, crowdsourced, open survey for users to share experience and know-how with the automation community.

Case Study: Automation Creates Immersive and Interactive Experiences in Escape Rooms

  • October 11, 2024
  • Case Study

Escape the ordinary…with automation!

Mitsubishi Electric Automation Improves OEM’s Production Output by 300%

  • October 4, 2024
  • News

Genesis Packaging Technologies moved from a customized to a standardized automation platform, which reduced lead and build times while increasing output by 300%.

A Paradigm Shift: Software-defined Industrial Automation

  • by Vinod Ninan
  • August 28, 2024
  • Feature

Prioritizing software over hardware optimizes industrial operations and reduces maintenance costs through data-driven decisions.

Olis Robotics Launches New PLC Capabilities at IMTS

  • August 23, 2024
  • News

Remote monitoring, diagnostics and debugging is now possible across complete industrial cells, thanks to powerful new PLC functionality built into the company’s flagship "Olis" solution.

Changes in PLCopen Board of Management

  • August 7, 2024
  • News

On June 27, PLCopen had a successful annual General Meeting in Gorinchem, The Netherlands. Part of the meeting related to elections in the Board of Management.

Industrial Shields Expands Nordic Reach Through Partnership with Autic Systems AS

  • July 17, 2024
  • News

Through this agreement, Industrial Shields gains access to Autic Systems AS' expertise in industrial automation software and solutions, providing added value to its customers.

Contribute to the Future of Process Control: Take the PLC vs. DCS Survey

  • by Renee Bassett
  • May 30, 2024
  • News

Bill Lydon has launched The PLC vs DCS Survey to understand process automation and control user issues, tradeoffs and concerns.

Software Programmable Controller Advances Machine Safety

  • by Jack Smith
  • May 14, 2024
  • Feature

Software-programmable safety controller with modular hardware platform uses forward-looking technologies and end-to-end data availability.