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 ...

Programming cobots through Siemens PLCs with Universal Robots’ integration of SCRI. Universal Robots (UR), a supplier of collaborative robots (cobots), has now integrated the Standard Robot Command ...

Online training platform combines PLC programming, HMI development, industrial wiring, fault diagnosis, robotics and 3D automation practice in a browser-based environment.

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 ...

As OEMs continue to move toward leaner design, operator interfaces have evolved into replacements such as automated panels for PLCs in many machine applications. So what are the differences between ...

For many years in the industrial automation sector, end-user petitions for openness and flexibility had been at odds with what suppliers were willing to offer. Especially in the case of digital ...

An open-source ecosystem allows sharing application resources and providing technical support through an active developers’ community. OpenPLC is a programming editor that support the International ...

For applications combining traditional automation, multi-axis coordinated motion control, and a need for data handling, a motion-optimized PLC platform provides an elegant and streamlined solution.

Sona College of Technology’s Team Nexus AI has won the MECA Global Finals 2026 in Tokyo, beating national winners from six ...

They presented an intelligent Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming assistant designed for Mitsubishi Electric’s ...

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 ...