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This article will illustrate the setup and use of OpenPLC variables and math instructions within a ladder diagram program…

This article will illustrate the setup and use of OpenPLC variables and math instructions within a ladder diagram program on a microcontroller or single-board computer platform.

Fuji Electric has developed a new series of touchscreen monitors, Pepperl+Fuchs has released a new generation of firmware…

Fuji Electric has developed a new series of touchscreen monitors, Pepperl+Fuchs has released a new generation of firmware for its HMIs, and Bosch has launched a PLC-independent web-based HMI software.

Learn about more advanced Boolean logic functions, including truth tables, Schmitt triggers, and multiplexers that can be…

Learn about more advanced Boolean logic functions, including truth tables, Schmitt triggers, and multiplexers that can be implemented in a PLC function block programming environment.

Learn about some of the basic Boolean logic gates using the graphical PLC language of function blocks, recreating ladder…

Learn about some of the basic Boolean logic gates using the graphical PLC language of function blocks, recreating ladder logic and other IEC languages with a digital flair.

Learn how to configure a MELSEC PLC using the MX OPC server and GX Simulator to connect to Factory I/O.

Learn how to configure a MELSEC PLC using the MX OPC server and GX Simulator to connect to Factory I/O.

Yokogawa doubles down on AI and autonomous operations with the latest release of its Centum DCS. The company has also…

Yokogawa doubles down on AI and autonomous operations with the latest release of its Centum DCS. The company has also partnered with Shell to develop a robotic and AI plant monitoring and maintenance solution.

Finding a good PLC simulator can be challenging. Read an assessment of Factory I/O and learn how it works, how to get…

Finding a good PLC simulator can be challenging. Read an assessment of Factory I/O and learn how it works, how to get started, and how to use it in your automation learning journey.

Beckhoff has expanded its modular MX-System with the addition of 3-row baseplates and bigger function modules. Now,…

Beckhoff has expanded its modular MX-System with the addition of 3-row baseplates and bigger function modules. Now, larger machines with more complicated requirements can benefit from cabinet-free automation.

The new MX PLC from Mitsubishi enables rapid, precise motion control with multi-core CPUs, digital twin support, and…

The new MX PLC from Mitsubishi enables rapid, precise motion control with multi-core CPUs, digital twin support, and cybersecurity built in.

Gefran’s new G-Mation P6 platform simplifies industrial automation with app-based flexibility, cloud integration, and…

Gefran’s new G-Mation P6 platform simplifies industrial automation with app-based flexibility, cloud integration, and real-time control.

In this article, we will learn how to set up a Mitsubishi FX PLC to drive a FR-D700 3-phase VFD, including detailed…

In this article, we will learn how to set up a Mitsubishi FX PLC to drive a FR-D700 3-phase VFD, including detailed parameter settings, wiring, and HMI integration.

Vention’s MachineMotion AI controller debuts with built-in AI, cellular + WiFi, and drag-and-drop automation to…

Vention’s MachineMotion AI controller debuts with built-in AI, cellular + WiFi, and drag-and-drop automation to simplify smart industrial operations.

Seco’s Clea software is now integrated into Raspberry Pi OS, giving developers native tools to build and scale secure…

Seco’s Clea software is now integrated into Raspberry Pi OS, giving developers native tools to build and scale secure IIoT systems with ease.

Using a MOVE function block, a counter preset value can be loaded into an OpenPLC counter using a digital input. The…

Using a MOVE function block, a counter preset value can be loaded into an OpenPLC counter using a digital input. The technique allows flexibility in creating counter-based automation applications.

Check out a few of the technology and product demo highlights from leading control automation and robotics companies…

Check out a few of the technology and product demo highlights from leading control automation and robotics companies coming soon to Huntington Place in Detroit for Automate, May 12-15.

In this article, we’ll connect a Festo CMMT to a Rockwell CompactLogix PLC, and as a bonus, we’ll add an HMI to…

In this article, we’ll connect a Festo CMMT to a Rockwell CompactLogix PLC, and as a bonus, we’ll add an HMI to provide some basic on/off and positional targeting controls.

Sensing leader SICK releases the SIG300 IO-Link master with eight ports, EtherCAT support, local logic processing, and…

Sensing leader SICK releases the SIG300 IO-Link master with eight ports, EtherCAT support, local logic processing, and high-output power for flexible, decentralized automation.

Learn how to segment your sequential control logic for easy troubleshooting using Step (STL) and Return (RET) commands in…

Learn how to segment your sequential control logic for easy troubleshooting using Step (STL) and Return (RET) commands in Mitsubishi PLCs.

Learn how to configure a single motion axis using Festo’s Automation Suite, a servo motor drive, and a simple electric…

Learn how to configure a single motion axis using Festo’s Automation Suite, a servo motor drive, and a simple electric linear slide assembly.