The Soul-Searching Question for Electrical Engineers: Where Did PLCs Come From?

The Soul-Searching Question for Electrical Engineers: Where Did PLCs Come From?

Recently, I have dedicated all my time to writing practical tutorials on Structured Text (ST). Why write another book titled “Practical Guide to PLC Programming in Structured Text Language”? In this process, I strive for more data collection and organization, refining each chapter based on my own experiences and summaries. To document the entire process, … Read more

Exploring the “Sensory Organs” of the Automation World

Exploring the "Sensory Organs" of the Automation World

From automatically labeling beverage bottles to precise sampling by Mars rovers, every “action” of modern automation systems relies on the “keen eyes” of sensors. If we compare an automated production line to the human body, the controller acts as the brain, the actuators as limbs, and the sensors as the “sensory organs” spread throughout. This … Read more

Weekly Report on Industrial Technology Trends: AI, Robotics, and Smart Manufacturing Accelerate Progress

Weekly Report on Industrial Technology Trends: AI, Robotics, and Smart Manufacturing Accelerate Progress

This week (or recently), highlights in the global industrial technology sector have emerged, with artificial intelligence, robotics, and smart manufacturing becoming core driving forces, supported by favorable policies, technological breakthroughs, and ongoing market collaborations that continuously propel the rapid development of the industry.1. Deep Integration of Artificial Intelligence and Smart Manufacturing* World Artificial Intelligence Conference … Read more

8 Communication Methods Every Hydraulic Professional Should Know

Author Introduction:Wang Xin, Master’s degree, operates the Hydraulic Pirate public account,AutomationStudio technical sales, and has been engaged in the design and simulation of non-standard hydraulic systems for a long time. Nowadays, hydraulic systems or hydraulic components often present you with a bunch of incomprehensible protocols like IO-LINK, EtherCAT, etc. Is it because the salespeople are … Read more