As end-users take advantage of more capable PLCs, they must also consider security. By increasing the overall computing power of PLCs, controller vendors have made room for additional capabilities.

When it comes to collecting data with the Industrial IoT (IIoT) within the world of manufacturing, it isn’t just about quantity: It’s also about the quality of the information that you are gathering ...

What keeps automated production lines running smoothly when speed, precision, and safety must be maintained every second?

If you’re running a big factory, you’ve probably got a massively expensive contract with a major programmable logic controller (PLC) manufacturer. One shudders to think about the cost of the service ...