THE use of function blocks for programming of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) is gaining wider acceptance. Rather than the classic “contact and coil” representation of ladder diagram or relay ...

Though PLC (programmable logic controller) programming languages may not receive the attention that general computing programming languages, such as JavaScript, C#, or Python do, they remain critical ...

At the core of the Arduino PLC Starter Kit lies the Arduino Opta mini PLC, a state-of-the-art microcontroller that serves as the brain of your automation projects. This powerful device boasts seamless ...

A three-day training program for automation technology and IEC 61131 programming—available for free from WAGO—will occur on five separate dates in 2016: March 8-10, May 3-5, August 2-4, September ...

OpenPLC is an open-source industrial controls platform that allows the transformation of popular microcontrollers into a programmable logic controller (PLC). OpenPLC is a fully functional open-source ...

Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Automation Engineering Technology program prepares students to design, implement and troubleshoot automated industrial processes on robotic equipment and other ...

Smart automation initiatives increasingly extend beyond individual production lines. Machine builders support installed bases ...