Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and programmable automation controllers (PACs) are industrial computers constructed and adapted for manufacturing environments. These computers are the brains of ...

If you’re the only controls engineer in your facility, you probably know where to find the programming code and files for any of the PLCs in your lines, along with dated documentation regarding any ...

While programmable logic controllers (PLCs) have long been the cornerstone of industrial control systems due to their robustness in harsh environments, industrial PCs (IPCs) are increasingly bridging ...

Varland Plating, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, has specialized in providing high quality, precision barrel plated finishes for nearly 80 years. Electroplating improves the durability, corrosion ...

Abstract: With security an increasing concern, SCADA system designers should consider the programming language used to implement critical smart grid applications. In this paper, we compare the ...

Do you like mechanics, robotics, or production equipment? Do you have a knack for creative problem solving? Do you enjoy technical and engineering activities? The Mechatronics MS may be for you.

Richard Carpenter, general manager product management for automation and control products at Emerson, answered a series of questions as part of a discussion to explain how the latest SCADA solutions ...

The world is changing rapidly as renewable energy penetration increases. Declining renewable energy costs mean it could be feasible to power the U.S. on 90% clean electricity by 2035, according to a ...

Often, we associate Louis Sullivan’s famous axiom “form follows function” with building architecture and design. Here in the utility space, we see that the same holds true for control systems as the ...