Top 5 Control Engineering content: January 8-14 2024

Control Engineering’s top 5 pieces of content over the past week include PLC programming, 2024’s system integrator giants and AI motion control applications.

1. PLC programming fundamentals and uses in discrete manufacturing

Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) are the main method of controlling discrete machinery in manufacturing.

2. The time is now for systems integrators

Labor and skills shortages justify increased automation; SIs occupy key position in today’s supply chains; SI Giants embrace the opportunities.

3. Control system integrators: How to excel with automation upgrades

Automation system integrators explain how automation upgrades benefit from digital transformation, analytics and automation asset data. Get more advice from an automation upgrade example of PLC system updates and about the automation project development lifecycle.

4. 6 AI motion control applications to improve OEE

AI offers end-users the ability to analyze information collected from machines or manufacturing lines to optimize operational performance. Below, see six common motion control applications that can benefit from AI.

5. Low-voltage ac motor market to see minor contraction in 2024

The low-voltage ac motor market is expected to contract slightly in 2024, but will grow again in 2025 according to Interact Analysis.

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