Click 【Industrial Automation Insights】 to follow us! This article delves into the analysis and discussion of two key PLC technologies in current industrial automation: traditional hard PLCs and software-based soft PLCs. Source: Xiaoyu Discovery Basic Concepts and Essential Differences between Hard and Soft PLCs Comparison of Operating Principles Feature Hard PLC Soft PLC Processing Core … Read more
Applications of Real-Time Simulators Based on EtherCAT Bus (Robot Control, IO Channel Expansion) Background EtherCAT (Ethernet for Control Automation Technology) is an industrial Ethernet protocol developed by Beckhoff in Germany, characterized by high-speed real-time performance, high-precision synchronization, and flexible topology. 01 Robot Control Based on EtherCAT Bus EtherCAT has become one of the core communication … Read more
The UART transceiver is a dedicated integrated circuit or module that implements the Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter (UART) communication function, used for serial data transmission between digital devices. This device typically integrates transmitter (TX) and receiver (RX) functions, capable of processing start bits, data bits, parity bits, and stop bits, enabling point-to-point full-duplex or half-duplex asynchronous … Read more
In fields such as precision manufacturing, aerospace, and machining, the accuracy of displacement measurement directly affects product quality and production efficiency. In this pursuit of precision, the LVDT inductive displacement sensor has become an indispensable tool due to its outstanding performance. So, what is the working principle of this sensor? How does it achieve micron-level … Read more
AllwinnerT153Chip Deep Dive: Solidifying the Foundation of Industrial Intelligence with Heterogeneous Computing Power and High Expandability On September 24, 2025, Allwinner Technology made a significant announcement in Shanghai regarding the launch of its next-generation industrial-grade system-on-chip, the T153. As a core product under Allwinner’s “Industrial 2.0” strategy, the T153 is precisely positioned as a “value-for-money … Read more
Stop struggling with complex PLC logic and typing code line by line! Here’s a secret: your programming “superhero” teammate is now online! When the German industrial powerhouse — Siemens S7-1200 PLC meets the domestic AI “strongest brain” — DeepSeek, a revolutionary programming transformation is taking place. This is not just talk! I will guide you … Read more
The analog input and output control of Siemens PLC has a wide range of applications in the field of industrial automation. This article will provide a detailed introduction to the applications of Siemens PLC analog input and output control, including instruction introduction, programming methods, hardware connections, and common issues. In industrial control, the processing of … Read more
Introduction: In the steel jungle of industrial automation, PLC engineers and IT software engineers are like beings from two parallel universes. One struggles with a screwdriver in the workshop, while the other types code in the office; one curses the cables in the control cabinet, while the other sighs at bug pop-ups. But if you … Read more
‖ System Learning Life is like a marathon; occasionally stopping to fish allows you to go further. In the modern industrial automation field, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) serve as the core of control systems, with the global market expected to reach $15.8 billion by 2025. From automotive manufacturing to energy management, PLCs control 80% of … Read more
On September 23, the 2025 China International Industrial Expo kicked off in Shanghai. From the implementation of industrial AI to multi-form robots working in coordination, from green manufacturing solutions to cross-regional industrial collaboration, this year’s expo saw domestic and foreign companies showcasing their cutting-edge technologies at this industrial event. Below is a video from the … Read more