Programmable logic controllers were first introduced to the manufacturing ecosystem in the 60s and the 70s. These automated controllers allowed operators to monitor plants and machines remotely, and keep them running efficiently 24/7. However, legacy PLCs have given way to web-based logic controllers that leverage the benefits of smart technology, such as smartphones, to make
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These computers are often small and easily transported and installed. They have been around for decades and have contributed to the evolution of automation and device communication in a number of industries. Now, newer PLCs offer more advanced features that can significantly improve productivity in your business. PLC Basics PLCs replaced the old relay systems
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How Can You Use Logic Controllers? Logic controllers have a wide range of applications. In industrial settings, you can use a programmable logic controller to log data from various machines in your production facility. Monitor machine downtime to work out where to direct your maintenance resources. Get an accurate picture of your production numbers so
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On occasion the SIdO’s fourth edition in Lyon and at a time when industrials are looking for more opportunities to optimize their industrial processes, we turned to Abdelbaki HAJJI (Plant Director for Casablanca site 1) and Cédric Nguyen (Chief Digital Officer) to get more insights about how digitization was occurring at Crouzet. First of
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