The ISA88 standard is primarily aimed at batch process manufacturing, often referred to as the “bible” of batch process manufacturing. However, the concepts and models it presents have also had a profound impact on other manufacturing modes. As a PLC design engineer in a non-batch process manufacturing industry, I believe the greatest value of the … Read more
Having worked in the non-standard automation industry for many years, I have seen too many newcomers who think that just being able to write a few lines of ladder logic qualifies them as PLC engineers. I have also encountered some “veterans” who have been in the field for years but whose technical skills remain at … Read more
Digital Twin technology, as one of the core technologies of the Industry 4.0 era, is profoundly changing the equipment debugging and operation and maintenance models in traditional manufacturing. For PLC engineers, Digital Twin technology provides a powerful tool that combines virtual and real environments, allowing them to complete debugging work in a virtual environment before … Read more