David Greenfield: Welcome to the Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered podcast, where we connect with industry experts to get the answers you need about industrial automation technologies. And ...

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 ...

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 ...

HOPE – The University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana will offer a Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Level 1 course on February 24–27, 2026, providing hands-on training for individuals seeking ...

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: ...

A three-day training program for automation technology and IEC 61131 programming will occur on five separate dates in 2016. A three-day training program for automation technology and IEC 61131 ...

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 ...

ABB Ltd., Beckhoff Automation, Delta Electronics Inc., Eaton Corp. Plc, Emerson Electric Co., FANUC Corp., General Electric Co., Hitachi Ltd., Honeywell International ...

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 ...

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