Integrating Strategies for Safety Enhancement in PLC Motion Control Applications

Hello, automation friends! Recently, I received a call from the workshop saying that the robotic arm on the assembly line was moving out of sync and started to “dance” after running for an hour. I rushed over and found that it was a typical case of improper PLC motion control parameter settings! This is no … Read more

Energy Consumption Reduction Strategies for Intelligent Manufacturing Using PLC State Diagrams

You won’t believe what I encountered this week! A well-established home appliance factory asked for my help to reduce energy consumption on their production line because their electricity costs were higher than the raw material costs. Upon inspection, I found that their equipment was running continuously even when not in production, just like someone leaving … Read more

PLC Smart Home Control Algorithm Function Block Programming Technology

Click the blue text to follow! Master Li Talks About PLC Function Blocks in Smart Homes A few days ago, Xiao Wang came to my house and was amazed to see that I could control the lights, curtains, and air conditioning with my phone, his jaw almost dropped. “Master, how much does this cost?” I … Read more

Practical Tips for Daily PLC Applications

In modern industrial production, the application of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) is becoming increasingly widespread. However, with the increase in usage frequency, operators have higher demands for PLCs. Today, we have compiled some practical tips for daily PLC applications to help you work more efficiently. 1. Grounding Issues: Ensure Stable System Operation The grounding requirements … Read more

Edge AI for Robots and Smart Devices Set to Revolutionize Industries

Click the “blue text” above to select “Star this“ Key information delivered on D1 time! Edge AI enables businesses to deploy AI applications on smart devices or robots in warehouses, running compute-intensive inference and decision-making models near the data source rather than from public clouds or data centers, significantly accelerating AI performance. When physical AI … Read more

Big Investments in Edge AI: Semiconductor Giants Targeting Star Companies in Edge AI and On-Device AI

Author: Sophia IoT Think Tank Original As generative artificial intelligence stirs a global technological wave, another, more “low-key” yet equally critical technological direction is quietly rising: Edge AI, or as it is popularly known this year, On-Device AI. If Edge AI focuses on the decentralization of computing resources, then On-Device AI primarily involves the direct … Read more

Wireless Sensor Networks for Industrial Internet of Things

Low-power processors, intelligent wireless networks, low-power sensors, and “big data” analytics have significantly increased interest in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). In short, the combination of these technologies enables the placement of numerous sensors anywhere: not only where communication and power infrastructure exists but also in any location where valuable information needs to be … Read more

Ultrasonic Sensors for Wireless Sensor Network Applications

With the advancement of technology, the use of wireless networks is becoming increasingly popular. Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) allow for remote data collection for review. We have previously written about the Internet of Things (IoT), which is a real-world application. In this article, we will detail WSN technology, its relationship with IoT, the industries benefiting … Read more

Analysis of Market Applications and Trends of Industrial Wireless Sensor Networks in China

The popularity of personal computers has laid the foundation for the Internet, and the development of smartphones has ushered us into the era of mobile Internet. Now, we are entering the era of perception and witnessing the surge of the Internet of Things (IoT). One of the key technologies in the IoT is sensor technology. … Read more

Pioneering Smart Factories: Sharing Siemens PLC Industrial IoT Solutions

In today’s rapidly evolving era of Industry 4.0, smart factories are no longer a distant concept but a tangible reality. Every time I walk into factories that have adopted modern automation technologies, witnessing machines working in harmony and data flowing in real-time, I am amazed by the tremendous transformation technology has brought to the manufacturing … Read more