Understanding the Development History of Robotics Technology

Understanding the Development History of Robotics Technology

Click the blue text to follow usRobotics technology is a high-tech field that integrates multiple disciplines including computer science, control theory, mechanics, information and sensor technology, artificial intelligence, and bionics. It is an area of active research and increasingly widespread application today. The application of robotics is an important indicator of a country’s level of … Read more

Basic Composition and Classification of Industrial Robots

Basic Composition and Classification of Industrial Robots

Industrial robots are multi-joint mechanical arms or multi-degree-of-freedom robots designed for industrial applications.Industrial robots replace humans in production and are an important development trend for the manufacturing industry in the future. They are the foundation for achieving intelligent manufacturing and are also the guarantee for future industrial automation, digitization, and intelligence.The harsh production environment, the … Read more

Classification Standards and Basic Knowledge of Industrial Automation Instruments and Control Devices

With the continuous expansion of production scale and the development of production technology, there are increasingly higher requirements for the level of automation in the production process. Therefore, industrial instruments have also undergone a development process from non-existence to existence, from simplicity to complexity, and from single-function to multifunction. Initially, instruments could only measure and … Read more

6 Major Applications of PLC in Industrial Control

PLC comes in various sizes, allowing for a wide range of control applications. Smaller PLCs may control a single device, a component, or a station, while larger PLCs can manage multiple devices, an entire production line, or even a whole factory. It can be said that PLCs are indispensable in both large and small industrial … Read more

Comprehensive Guide to PLC Basics in Automation

Comprehensive Guide to PLC Basics in Automation

“The article and images are sourced from the internet, and the copyright belongs to the original authors. If there is any infringement, please contact for deletion.” Source: Jicheng Training Editor: Shi Haijiang Reviewed by: Zhu Jinfeng Audit: Chang Haibo Paper Recommendation•AI | Discussion on AI Technology Applications in the Construction Field Expert Opinions•Power System | … Read more

Understanding PLC Ladder Diagrams and Statement Tables in Motor Control Systems

Understanding PLC Ladder Diagrams and Statement Tables in Motor Control Systems

Long press the QR code to recognize, follow, click “Skill Enhancement” to browse technical articles and download free materials. The article is long, it is recommended to save it for later use, all images in the article can be clicked to enlarge for clarity! Guide Different motor control methods, different components selected in the system, … Read more

How Does a PLC Scan Programs?

How Does a PLC Scan Programs?

To learn PLCs, one must deeply understand the scanning process and execution principles of PLCs to write programs reliably and accurately. In simple terms, PLC programs are scanned and executed in a sequential loop from top to bottom and left to right, which requires three processes to truly output and implement external actions. Step One, … Read more

Industrial Robot Control and PLC Communication

Industrial Robot Control and PLC Communication

☞ This is the 12334th article published by Metal Processing (mw1950pub) Editor’s Note Industrial robots are multi-joint mechanical arms or multi-degree-of-freedom machines designed for industrial applications. They can automatically perform tasks and are powered by their own energy and control capabilities to achieve various functions. They can accept commands from humans or operate according to … Read more

Is PLC Programming Difficult? It’s Easy with the Right Method!

Is PLC Programming Difficult? It's Easy with the Right Method!

Based on the main circuit diagram for controlling the forward and reverse rotation of a three-phase AC motor, design a PLC control system for the motor’s forward, stop, and reverse operations. The control requirements are as follows: (1) Under normal conditions, press the start button SB1 to make the motor rotate forward, and press the … Read more

Siemens vs Mitsubishi PLC: Which One to Learn?

Siemens vs Mitsubishi PLC: Which One to Learn?

There are many types of PLCs, and brands are mostly divided into European, Japanese, and American systems. The German PLCs are primarily represented by Siemens, while the Japanese brands include Mitsubishi, Omron, Panasonic, and so on. The American brands include Rockwell (A-B), General Electric (GE), and Modicon. The PLC technologies in the United States and … Read more