Industrial Automation

How to Protect the Intellectual Property of PLC Programs? A Comprehensive Guide to Software Copyright

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How to Protect the Intellectual Property of PLC Programs? A Comprehensive Guide to Software Copyright

Is PLC Code Legally Protected? In the field of industrial automation, PLC programming code carries core technological value. Faced with control system development projects worth tens of thousands to millions, how can we protect intellectual property through software copyright? This article will deeply analyze the possibility and practical path of copyright registration for PLC programming … Read more

S7-1500: Practical Implementation of Siemens PLC Communication Protocols in Building a Factory Data Acquisition System

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S7-1500: Practical Implementation of Siemens PLC Communication Protocols in Building a Factory Data Acquisition System

Hello, PLC enthusiasts! Today we are going to discuss how to connect the Siemens S7-1500 PLC to a data acquisition system. Have you ever encountered a situation where the equipment in the factory is running smoothly, but you just don’t know what they are doing, how much they are producing, or how efficient they are? … Read more

DIY Tutorial for Smart Curtain Control System Using Mitsubishi FX Series PLC

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DIY Tutorial for Smart Curtain Control System Using Mitsubishi FX Series PLC

Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Smart Curtain Control System – Practical Sharing of Mitsubishi FX Series PLC Hello everyone, I am Lao Wang, an electrical engineer with 15 years of experience in industrial automation. Today, I would like to share a home automation project I recently completed – a smart curtain control system based on … Read more

Robotics + Artificial Intelligence: The Intelligent Revolution Reshaping the Future of Industry

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Robotics + Artificial Intelligence: The Intelligent Revolution Reshaping the Future of Industry

In an automotive manufacturing workshop in Shanghai, a welding robot equipped with deep learning algorithms is precisely completing the complex assembly of curved car bodies. Meanwhile, in a semiconductor factory in Shenzhen, mobile robots navigate through precision equipment using laser SLAM navigation, controlling wafer handling errors to within 0.02 millimeters. These scenarios reveal a trend: … Read more

Cost-Reducing Techniques for Modular Design Programming in PLC Industrial Automation Systems

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Cost-Reducing Techniques for Modular Design Programming in PLC Industrial Automation Systems

Click the blue text for more exciting information Things About Modular Design in PLC Industrial Automation Systems I just returned from a pharmaceutical factory in Jiangsu, where I spent three days and nights getting the production line up and running. To be honest, every time I see those messy PLC programs, I get a headache. … Read more

Rockwell Automation: A Global Leader in PLC Technology Surpassing Siemens

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Rockwell Automation: A Global Leader in PLC Technology Surpassing Siemens

Rockwell Automation is one of the few PLC manufacturers that can compete with Siemens. The bus technology led by Rockwell is EtherNET/IP, and the well-known brand AB is a subsidiary of Rockwell. AB is renowned as an inventor of PLCs, alongside Schneider’s Modicon, making Rockwell a pioneer in the PLC industry. Although AB’s PLCs have … Read more

How PLC and DCS Work Together: A Comprehensive Guide

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How PLC and DCS Work Together: A Comprehensive Guide

Free for commercial use! A low-code visual development platform for industrial web with over 1500 components. Provocative question!!! Can a host computer replace a PLC? Revealing the efficiency boost once DCS is online? In modern industrial automation systems, PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and DCS (Distributed Control System) are two common yet distinct control architectures. So, … Read more

PLC Hardware Installation: Dust and Moisture Prevention Measures for Stable Operation in Harsh Environments!

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PLC Hardware Installation: Dust and Moisture Prevention Measures for Stable Operation in Harsh Environments!

PLC Hardware Installation: Dust and Moisture Prevention Measures for Stable Operation in Harsh Environments! Introduction Hello everyone! Today, I want to share a crucial yet often overlooked topic in the field of factory automation—dust and moisture prevention techniques for PLCs. Don’t underestimate these details, as they often determine whether your PLC can operate stably in … Read more

PLC Selection: Have You Made the Right Choice?

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PLC Selection: Have You Made the Right Choice?

When you first enter the industry, facing a dazzling array of PLC brands, do you feel as lost as a headless fly? “Which one is more stable?” “Which offers better cost performance?” “How do I choose between domestic and imported options?” These questions kept me awake at night. To find answers, I scoured materials, compared … Read more

Innovations in Sensors from a System Application Perspective in 2023

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In the current wave of Industry 4.0 sweeping the globe, sensors, as the “sensory organs” of modern electronic systems, have become the bridge connecting the physical world with the digital world, playing a crucial role. From micron-level precision control in precision manufacturing to force feedback adjustments in humanoid robot dexterous fingers; from millisecond-level early warnings … Read more