Controls upgrade boosts machine productivity 40%
Machine running speed nearly doubled with greater product control, quick ROI.
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Pharmaceutical manufacturers need to consider cybersecurity for PLCs
Pharmaceutical manufacturers need to enact cybersecurity measures for their programmable logic controller (PLCs) to prevent hackers from causing damage that could have major repercussions for the health of the company's customers.
System integrators deliver value
System integrators are there to solve automation problems by providing the time, talent, and technology required to turn a plan into a completed project
Manufacturer acquires PLC business platform for process, discrete industry expansion
Emerson announced it has agreed to acquire Intelligent Platforms, a division of General Electric, to expand opportunities in machine control and discrete applications across process industries and target hybrid markets.
Control system simulator teaches operators how to thwart hackers
Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) have developed a simulator to help operators of chemical processing plants better understand the security issues of industrial control systems (ICSs). Future versions are being planned to simulate electric power grids, treatment facilities, and other manufacturing facilities.
How to choose an industrial automation controller
Choosing the most effective controller requires careful evaluation of multiple requirements.
A standard reference point for motion controllers
A coordinate frame is a point of reference that defines the six degrees of freedom (DoF) in a PLCopen controller. A programmer needs to know how the different coordinate frames interact and which ones are important to understand.
Strategies for upgrading PLC hardware
As technology advances, hardware needs to be updated for optimal efficiency.
Discrete Sensors 101: Sensor types and best practices
Measuring success: Understand which type of discrete sensors to use for what applications, terminology, and tips.