Articles about connected distribution centers, SCADA master plan frameworks, integrated automation suites, PLC-controlled robots and OPC UA communications were Control Engineering’s five most clicked articles from May 3-9, 2021. Miss something? You can catch up here.
The top 5 most read articles online, from May 3-9, 2021, for Control Engineering covered connected distribution centers, SCADA master plan frameworks, integrated automation suites, PLC-controlled robots and OPC UA communications. Links to each article below.
1. Connected distribution center takes control of intralogistics challenges
Cover Story: A connected distribution center boosts device connectivity and networking capabilities with PC control and EtherCAT while cutting controller hardware costs by 50%.
2. Developing a SCADA master plan framework
The best application of the supervisory control and data acquisition system’s components ensure the continuity of a water and wastewater plant’s operational success.
3. Integrated automation suites solve 24/7 connectivity problems
Edge solutions deliver data insights that increase uptime.
4. Benefits of PLC-controlled robots
PLC-controlled robots, companies were given the opportunity to manage a robotic automation solution with a single, unified point-of-control between industrial robots and controllers.
5. OPC UA: wider controller communications with TSN, APL
OPC UA uses Ethernet Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) and the Ethernet Advanced Physical Layer (APL) for controller-to-controller communications, aiming for standard industrial interoperability.
The list was developed using CFE Media’s web analytics for stories viewed on controleng.com, May 3-9, 2021, for articles published within the last two months.
Chris Vavra, web content manager, Control Engineering, CFE Media, [email protected].
