It’s surprising how much of an impact such a small component as a programmable logic controller (PLC) can have on the smooth operation of a hyperscale data center. While people rarely see it, the PLC ...

The company’s Custom PLC Interface Module program aims to improve device and field connectivity in a range of Industry 4.0 applications.

Automation controller applications are widespread-as are the overlapping capabilities of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), programmable automation controllers (PACs), and industrial PCs (IPCs).

The global programmable logic controller (plc) market size is estimated to grow by USD 3.01 billion from 2025 to 2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.5% ...

The programmable logic controller (PLC) market was valued at US$ 11.6 Bn in 2022 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2023 to 2031 and reach US$ 17.2 Bn by the end of 2031 ...

The heart of any automated system is its controller. This is where the decisions are made to signal actuators in the system to launch into action based on feedback supplied by sensors. But choosing a ...

When discussing the connectivity of a PLC vs. a primary safety controller, it has been said that a PLC is more collaborative than a PSC. However, this is not true. With inbuilt BACnet or Modbus ...

Allen-Bradley Micro820 programmable logic controllers. A PLC by any other name Half a century ago, PLCs were developed as a solution to the limitations of electrical relay logic systems. They allowed ...

They compared a Python-based control loop on a Raspberry Pi 3B against an C0-12DD1E-2-D AutomationDirect CLICK Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) using a simple water heating example.

On the surface, a programmable logic controller (PLC) might seem like nothing more than a generic microcontroller, perhaps outfitted to operate in industrial settings with things like high ...