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Math Operations Using OpenPLC for Industrial Automation Applications

Math Operations Using OpenPLC for Industrial Au...

This article explains how PLC systems perform core mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, modulo, and exponentiation within industrial automation. It shows how these function blocks convert raw...

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Advanced Boolean Logic with FBD PLC Programming: Practical Industrial Applications Beyond Basic Logic

Advanced Boolean Logic with FBD PLC Programming...

The article explains several advanced Boolean logic functions used in PLC programming beyond basic AND, OR, and NOT operations. It covers how tools like truth tables, multiplexers, pulse generators, and...

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Boolean Logic in PLC Programming: Understanding FBD Logic Gates

Boolean Logic in PLC Programming: Understanding...

Boolean logic is the foundation of every PLC program. From simple machine controls to complex industrial automation systems, logic gates determine how controllers respond to changing inputs and operating conditions....

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Industrial Firewalls in OT Networks: PLC, DCS, SCADA and Turbine Systems Security Architecture

Deep-Dive Guide to Industrial Firewalls and OT ...

Industrial firewalls play a critical role in OT cybersecurity, protecting PLC, DCS, and SCADA networks through segmentation, ingress/egress control, and IDS/IPS integration aligned with IEC 62443 principles.

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Guide to Robotic Grippers: From Delicate Handling to Heavy-Duty Automation

Guide to Robotic Grippers: From Delicate Handli...

Modern robotic grippers are evolving beyond traditional mechanical jaws. From gecko-inspired adhesive systems and soft food-grade grippers to AI-powered warehouse tools, advanced gripping technologies are reshaping industrial automation across manufacturing,...

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Throwback: How Early Electric Motors Changed Underground Mining

Throwback: How Early Electric Motors Changed Un...

From rope-driven DC compressors to battery-powered mine carts, early mining operations marked a turning point in industrial electrification. This article explores how electric motors transformed underground safety, hoisting systems, and...

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Factory I/O: A Modern PLC Simulation Tool to Learn the Fundamentals

Factory I/O: A Modern PLC Simulation Tool for I...

Factory I/O is transforming PLC education by delivering immersive 3D industrial simulations for students, engineers, and maintenance teams. The platform bridges the gap between theory and real-world automation practice while...

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Programming Single-Axis Motion Cycles on a CMZ Servo Drive

Programming Single-Axis Motion Cycles on a CMZ ...

This tutorial examines how onboard PLC functionality inside a CMZ SBD servo drive can execute standalone motion programs, including homing logic, position control, and cyclic axis movement without an external...

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