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 ...

Indian Students Develop Award Winning AI Platform That Simplifies Industrial PLC Programming. New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) A team of Indian students, which developed an artificial intelligence–based ...

Automation vendor Omron Automation and Safety (www.Omron247.com) announces its PLC programming training course schedule for late summer/early fall 2012, which enables attendees to complete basic to ...

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 ...

How to train young engineers in industrial automation is a thorny issue. Most factories have big things that can do a lot of damage and cost tons of money if the newbie causes a crash. Solution: ...

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 ...

Basic Programming for PLCs provides an overview of the basic principles, structure, and instructions of PLC programming. Most PLC programs use instructions written in ladder logic, which is a ...

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 ...

Zekelman Industries’ PLC equipment donation is turning Arkansas Northeastern College into a hands-on automation training hub, ...