Automation is a hot topic in all businesses right now, as technology improves enough to take some of the rote work away. Not only can technology often do a better job at some tasks (while finishing it ...

Abstract: This paper reviews monitoring and error prediction of PLC-program using Neural Network. In the PLC-device controlled manufacturing line, PLC-program holds ...

Artificial intelligence is making automation more accessible for small businesses, ¬improving workflow efficiencies across departments and keeping SMBs competitive. The accessibility of artificial ...

Abstract: The Siemens PLC in combination with Factory I/O to automate palletizer and storage systems is a modern method that improves efficiency in handling, stacking, and storing goods in industrial ...

While the horizon of artificial intelligence promises truly autonomous, agentic systems capable of complex reasoning and action, the journey for many businesses begins with mastering AI automation.

I often get asked a simple but loaded question: Where do I begin with automation? When looking at an organization, whether it’s a 10-person startup or a company with thousands of employees, there are ...

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Steam is an important component of meat processing. Djurdjevic, a meat production company, wanted to automate the boiler they use to produce steam; they needed this system to be efficient and safe.

The idea of using a PLC-based system rather than a DCS has become a philosophical and technical debate in the industry. DCSs have been the primary solution for process automation but now many PLC ...