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Data from Control System to Cloud - Industry 4.0 Communication Protocols

Data from Control System to Cloud - Industry 4.0 Communication Protocols

Communication protocols are a key component for an industry 4.0 compliant facility and are used to enable communication back and forth between cloud servers to transmit data or receive instructions.


Understanding PLC Program Commands: Math Instructions

Understanding PLC Program Commands: Math Instructions

We will show you how to use common math functions from two popular PLC programs—Rockwell Automation's Studio 5000 and Automation Direct Productivity Suite. 


Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)

Programmable Logic Control (PLC) systems are the core of most industrial control systems that drive modern manufacturing. In our Control.com video tutorials, we will share information, experience, and tips for working with PLCs—from the hardware, to the wiring, to the programming logic of inputs, outputs, and communication processes.


Robotiq Introduces New Machine Tending Solution

Robotiq Introduces New Machine Tending Solution

Robotiq aims to help small businesses enter the world of industrial robotics by offering their latest Machine Tending Solution to add to existing CNC machines, allowing for around-the-clock operation.


News Jun 24, 2022 by Shawn Dietrich
Migrating PLC Software

Migrating PLC Software

Software obsolescence poses a threat in industrial automation equal to hardware obsolescence and should not be overlooked. Many PLC OEMs offer tools to migrate upgraded software projects to the newest controller revisions.


Getting Starting with the HART Protocol for Sensing Instruments

Getting Starting with the HART Protocol for Sensing Instruments

The HART protocol enables instruments to send analog and digital signals over the same physical wire. This provides multiple advantages for remote configuration, increased accuracy, and more.


The Guide to Digital Multimeters

The Guide to Digital Multimeters

The multimeter can be found on the desks and tool cabinets of almost every electrician, handyman, engineer, and technician. But no matter how often they are used, there is always more you can accomplish with knowledge of how they work.


Ebooks Jun 22, 2022 by Control.com
Recap: Control Automation Day 2022

Recap: Control Automation Day 2022

Control Automation Day 2022 is now in the rear-view mirror; thanks to our presenters and attendees for making the inaugural event a huge success!


News Jun 22, 2022 by Caitlin Nicholson
Advanced Scaling Techniques for PLC Analog Quantities

Advanced Scaling Techniques for PLC Analog Quantities

Configuring analog signals into usable digital quantities is accomplished by scaling function inside the PLC, which, along with analog signal wiring, is important to understand.


The Making of a PLC Expert: Hard Skills and Soft Skills

The Making of a PLC Expert: Hard Skills and Soft Skills

Shaping yourself and your employees into a high-tech, future-ready team


Live Session In partnership with Control.com
Rockwell Automation on the Present and Future of PLC Technology - What Should You do to Prepare?

Rockwell Automation on the Present and Future of PLC Technology - What Should You do to Prepare?

Explore trends in PLC technology that give us a glimpse into what the future may hold for hardware, software, and system architecture.


A How-to Guide to Control Automation Day 2022

A How-to Guide to Control Automation Day 2022

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2022—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to navigating the keynote addresses, live educational sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!


News Jun 20, 2022 by David Peterson
Understanding PLC Program Commands: Up and Down Counters

Understanding PLC Program Commands: Up and Down Counters

Counting up and down are commonly required functions in PLC lagger logic programs for tracking inventories, placement patterns, and gaining informational insights about machine performance statistics.


Successful Obsolescence Mitigation

Successful Obsolescence Mitigation

Designing an obsolescence mitigation plan to detect and solve mitigation risks before they occur is key to avoiding costly downtime and a potential catastrophe in control environments. 


Optipro Systems

Optipro Systems

Universal Robots and New Scale Robotics Automate Quality Control in Precision Optics Manufacturing


Videos In partnership with Universal Robots
Creating Revolutions

Creating Revolutions

Universal Robots solves production challenges in Creating Revolutions’ assembly line.


Videos In partnership with Universal Robots
DCL Logistics

DCL Logistics

Universal Robots Delivers 500% Productivity Increase at DCL Logistics


Videos In partnership with Universal Robots
Autodesk - Human Robot Collaboration.

Autodesk - Human Robot Collaboration.

Universal Robots help Autodesk push construction industry’s boundaries for human-robot collaboration.


Videos In partnership with Universal Robots
Aim Processing

Aim Processing

Injection molder realizes 400% increase in productivity deploying versatile Cobots


Videos In partnership with Universal Robots
Schaffner Introduces EMC Filter Series for Data Centers and Robotics

Schaffner Introduces EMC Filter Series for Data Centers and Robotics

Schaffner introduces its newest electromagnetic compatibility filters for data centers and robotic-automation sectors, allowing for different connection options and saving on space with a 1U rack-mount design.


News Jun 17, 2022 by Damond Goodwin