Developed in the 1960s as a replacement for the widely used relay control system, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have remained the core industrial controller technology, even as it has expanded ...

An HVAC company in search of modern machine-control advantages finds an Arduino-compatible open PLC controller is the solution. Like many modern-day makers and hobbyists, I have always been inspired ...

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Learn what factors distinguish modern industrial controllers from earlier versions. Find out the impact of open architectures and interoperability on the flexibility of industrial controllers. Get ...