Virtual PLCs run control logic in software instead of hardware. Here's what that means for your manufacturing operation.

Have you ever found yourself deep into a complex PLC program, struggling to decipher the logic behind it? Frustrating, right? Well, what if I told you there’s a powerful tool that can not only ...

Old habits die hard. But change is inevitable. And in this case, if proponents are right, change is on the way in the form of an open PLC programming standard known as IEC 61131-3. Promulgated by the ...

One challenge faced by all control systems integrators (CSIs) is the prospect of testing their software before deployment. CSIs often work remotely, without having the actual equipment to manipulate, ...