Tag: PLCs

Are safety PLCs worth the extra cost?

Some thoughts on which types of system benefit

5 Causes of PLC Control System Failure

Control system maintenance to minimise downtime

OPC UA and the Industrial Internet of Things

Jonathan Wilkins discusses the benefits of the open source protocol Open Platform…

Top five causes of PLC control system failure

Systems integrator clarifies most common reasons PLC control systems fail

Why e-commerce is now a must have in automation and control engineering

Tony Young discusses the changing attitude towards purchasing industrial components online

Top tips for mitigating harmful harmonics

The rise of non-linear loads in industrial environments over the last two…

Cybersecurity: a journey, not a destination

Cybersecurity is an arms race of escalating capabilities, says Chris Evans. ‘Defenders’…

Top five problems with PLCs

There is a propensity amongst those unfamiliar with the PLC to fear…

Increased activity in multiple end-use industries rejuvenates global PLC market

Enhance efficiency, comply with regulations as well as improve safety and control…

Gold and cold: controlling the sedimentation process

Ruggedised PLCs boost processing uptime at Lapland gold mine