Industrial Automation

Wireless Communication Technology Solutions Between Siemens PLCs: Based on JuControl GRM110 and LORA Modules

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Wireless Communication Technology Solutions Between Siemens PLCs: Based on JuControl GRM110 and LORA Modules

Introduction With the continuous improvement of industrial automation levels, stable communication between Siemens PLCs has become a key aspect of system integration. Traditional wired methods are limited by wiring costs, environmental complexity, and maintenance difficulties, making wireless communication technology an increasingly preferred solution. This article will detail the wireless communication solution between Siemens PLCs based … Read more

AI Large Models and Robotics: Eight Hot Companies

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AI Large Models and Robotics: Eight Hot Companies

Embodied intelligence is integrated into the cultivation of future industries, and the commercialization of intelligent robots is accelerating. AI large models and robots are forming a deep bond—AI large models provide robots with an “intelligent brain” for environmental perception and task decision-making, while robots become the core carriers for implementing large models in the physical … Read more

The ‘Bottleneck’ Technology of Domestic PLCs: Challenges of Less than 30% Localization Rate in the High-End Market

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The 'Bottleneck' Technology of Domestic PLCs: Challenges of Less than 30% Localization Rate in the High-End Market

In the field of industrial automation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are hailed as the “industrial brain,” and the degree of autonomy of their core chips is directly related to national industrial security.However, it is concerning that the self-sufficiency rate of high-end domestic PLC chips is currently less than 30%, which means that over 70% of … Read more

Interface Standard: MIPI A-PHY: An Interface Standard for Industrial Embedded Vision

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Interface Standard: MIPI A-PHY: An Interface Standard for Industrial Embedded Vision

A-PHY is an embedded vision interface standard developed by the MIPI Alliance, originally designed for automotive applications, and has now expanded into the field of industrial automation. Figure 1: The MIPI Alliance’s A-PHY physical layer interface standard is not only applicable to automotive applications but also to industrial automation fields such as online inspection and … Read more

Smart Laser Sensors: The ‘Precision Perception Core’ of Industrial Automation

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Smart Laser Sensors: The 'Precision Perception Core' of Industrial Automation

Smart Laser Sensors: The ‘Precision Perception Core’ of Industrial Automation. Smart laser sensors are high-precision detection devices based on the principles of laser emission/receiving, integrating digital signal processing and AI algorithms. With advantages such as fast response speed, strong anti-interference capability, and high measurement accuracy, they have become core perception components in industrial automation and … Read more

Weekly Robotics Review – Issue 12

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Weekly Robotics Review - Issue 12

Weekly Observation The robotics industry has become a competitive arena for industrial upgrading in China and a “base for airshows.” Driven by the new energy sector, intelligent manufacturing and material innovation have established a solid platform foundation, while AI large models are innovating and growing. The industry is showing a promising scene with diverse technical … Read more

Analysis of Common Industrial Protocol Families: OPC and OPC DA Protocols in Industrial Control Systems

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Analysis of Common Industrial Protocol Families: OPC and OPC DA Protocols in Industrial Control Systems

Background of OPC Protocol Before the emergence of OPC, the industrial automation field faced a significant challenge: Diverse hardware devices: Factories have PLCs, DCS, instruments, sensors, drives, etc., from hundreds of different manufacturers. Diverse software requirements: There are monitoring software (SCADA/HMI), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), historical databases, ERP systems, etc., from different companies. Diverse communication … Read more

PLC Case Study: Simple and Clear! Barcode Reading + Color Comparison, Complete in 4 Steps, No Rework When Changing Materials

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PLC Case Study: Simple and Clear! Barcode Reading + Color Comparison, Complete in 4 Steps, No Rework When Changing Materials

When changing materials on the production line, are colors mixed up or materials confused? Essentially, this is due to the process of “barcode color reading → information caching → cross-item comparison → material change reminder → data reset” not being closed-loop! Follow this PLC logic, and without needing to understand complex character parsing, just fill … Read more

Oil Blending, PLC, and VOCs: Key Technologies in Energy and Environmental Management

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Oil Blending, PLC, and VOCs: Key Technologies in Energy and Environmental Management

Supporting the National Energy Strategy 300. Oil Blending Oil Blending Oil Blending Oil blending is a technology that involves mixing raw materials into fuel according to national standards by testing the density, cetane number, and distillation temperature of petroleum fractions and chemical additives. Raw materials include petroleum fractions, waste engine oil, tire oil, etc. The … Read more

PLC: The “Invisible Brain” of Industrial Automation

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PLC: The "Invisible Brain" of Industrial Automation

PLC Programmable Logic Controller Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) is a digital electronic device with a microprocessor used for automation control, functioning as a digital logic controller that can load control instructions into memory for storage and execution at any time. The programmable controller is modularly composed of an internal CPU, instruction and data memory, input/output … Read more