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When most people think about the “cost” of an industrial drive, they think of a single number: the purchase price. In real-world operations, that number is often the least important...

“Legacy” doesn’t simply mean old. A PLC becomes legacy as it moves through a predictable lifecycle: Active production – The manufacturer is producing the PLC, releasing updates, and providing full...

In modern manufacturing, a single hour of unplanned downtime can cost $10,000 or more—and replacing an entire control system can quickly reach seven figures. As lead times stretch and budgets...

A single unexpected failure can idle an entire production line, miss customer shipments, and force weeks of recovery work. For high-throughput manufacturing environments, unplanned downtime now costs as much as...

In modern industrial facilities, a single communication failure can cost thousands per hour in lost production, even when every device still shows power. When PLCs lose I/O, drives drop offline,...

For many manufacturers, one hour of unplanned downtime can cost thousands—or even tens of thousands—of dollars in lost production, labor, and missed delivery commitments. In today’s environment of extended lead...

June 28, 2024 - Top 5 Stories in Industrial Automation June 28, 2024 Here are the top 5 stories related to industrial automation: 1. Industrial Control Systems Certification - June...

A typical HVAC system accounts for 40–60% of a facility’s total energy use, and fans and pumps are often the biggest contributors. Here’s the part many building owners never realize:...

Upgrading from the Siemens S7-1200 to the S7-1500 isn’t just about faster processing—it’s about embracing the future of automation. The S7-1500 PLC introduces advanced capabilities that redefine how plants are...

In the fast-moving world of industrial automation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are the brains behind everything—from simple machines to complex production lines. One often overlooked but critical performance metric is scan...

A tank pressure alarm goes off. Your only SCADA developer is out. Now what? With 70% of manufacturers facing skilled labor shortages (Deloitte, 2024), your HMI/SCADA platform should empower your...

Your HMI is a vital connection between operators and machines. When it begins to fail, the risk of downtime, errors, and production delays skyrockets. Knowing the signs of HMI failure...