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Dec 19, 2023Patrick

Unpacking CODESYS Recipes 4.3.0.0 Update For Engineers

This blog aims to bridge that gap by diving deep into the recent CODESYS Recipes 4.3.0.0 release. We're dissecting each newly addressed issue and enhancement

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Dec 12, 2023Patrick

MQTT With CODESYS For Advanced Industrial Automation

MQTT and CODESYS are at the forefront of a revolution in industrial automation. MQTT, with its efficient data transmission capabilities, allows seamless

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Dec 5, 2023Patrick

CODESYS Integration In CMZ’s FCT640 PLC Controller For Industrial Motion Control

The integration of CODESYS, a renowned programming environment, with CMZ's FCT640 PLC Controller is more than a collaboration; it's a game-changer in

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Dec 1, 2023Patrick

Exploring The Benefits Of Softing EdgeConnector Docker Containers With REST (Representational State Transfer) API

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Nov 21, 2023Patrick

CODESYS Is A Sure Bet – And The Frontrunner In The Industry

CODESYS’ distinction among competitors, both technically and economically, stems from several key factors

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Nov 14, 2023Patrick

The 10 Common Usage Of CODESYS + 10 Control Logic Guide

CODESYS has emerged as a cornerstone for companies seeking to enhance efficiency, precision, and adaptability in their automated processes. This blog delves

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Nov 7, 2023Patrick

Over 400 MORE Reasons For You To Upskill To CODESYS + Comments From LinkedIn

In last week’s blog we discussed 9 companies that have and/or are using CODESYS Group as a base for their development, automation, PLC programming

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Oct 30, 2023Patrick

9 Reasons Why You Need To Upskill To CODESYS By 2024

Here are nine reasons you need to upskill to CODESYS by 2024: ABB, Beckhoff, Bosch, Eaton, Lenze, Omrow, Phoenix, WAGO, Weidmüller. These 9 companies are few

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Oct 24, 2023Patrick

Navigating Compatibility Challenges For CODESYS And Others

ealing with vendor independence challenges can be frustrating, especially when you’re integrating between different hardware and software solutions like

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Oct 17, 2023Patrick

CODESYS: Functional, Affordable, Independent + 2-Hours PLC Simulation

Another one of our blog and LinkedIn post blew up and this time it questions if CODESYS Will Give Siemens And Allen Bradley A Run For Their Money… A good

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Oct 3, 2023Patrick

TwinCAT, CODESYS, IPCs, And Motion Sensors As Brains, Nervous System, Eyes And Ears

TwinCAT, CODESYS, IPCs, and Motion Sensors as Brains, Nervous System, Eyes and Ears. I wanted to make this blog slightly more interesting, and digest-able.

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Sep 19, 2023Patrick

Global Survey Says100% Of Australia Is Investing In Generative AI For Manufacturing

An interesting global survey by Lucidwork, shows that that 100% of Chinese and Australian manufacturing survey participants said they plan to increase

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Sep 12, 2023Patrick

Legacy To CODESYS: Why & How?

In the domain of industrial automation, legacy systems have long been the bedrock of operations. Though reliable in their tenure, are not without their

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Sep 5, 2023Patrick

OPC UA’s Working Mechanism

The choice between protocols in industrial communication can make all the difference. While OPC DA (Data Access) has served us well, the future belongs to OPC

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Aug 29, 2023Patrick

Introducing OPC UA Tunnel In DataFEED OPC Suite

The OPC (OLE for Process Control) standards have played a pivotal role in enabling seamless communication between various devices and systems. Over time,

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Aug 22, 2023Patrick

Protocols And Practical Learning Of Industrial Automation With CODESYS

I was onsite delivering CODESYS training the other day. A nice setup with an Industrial PC, Raspberry PI, a range of remote I/O from ODOT, and a number of

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Aug 15, 2023Patrick

ODOT And Localised Data Processing

One game-changing concept that has gained prominence in recent years is localised data processing. This revolutionary approach involves analysing and making

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Aug 8, 2023Patrick

CC-Link Vs. The Rest: Why Industrial Automation Experts Choose CC-Link (And 10 Applications)

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Aug 1, 2023Patrick

Navigating Australia’s Confluence Of Water Privatisation Through Smart Water Management

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Jul 25, 2023Patrick

Water Privatisation, Automation, And The Challenge Of Social Equity And Access To Clean Water

Water scarcity, increasing global populations, and climate change have elevated the value of water as a vital resource. To meet the growing demands for clean

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Jul 18, 2023Patrick

Multilingual Programming: Debunking Language Hierarchy In CODESYS

In the realm of industrial automation, the choice of programming language is often a topic of debate. One of our LinkedIn post reached a new height of debate

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Jul 11, 2023Patrick

CODESYS Control Win SL: Empowering Automation With SoftPLC Potential

In the world of industrial automation, CODESYS Control Win SL stands out as a powerful tool that empowers automation professionals with its SoftPLC potential.

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Jul 4, 2023Patrick

CODESYS – The “Android” Of The Automation Industry

As automation professionals strive to enhance their skills and stay ahead of the curve, understanding powerful platforms like CODESYS becomes crucial.

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Jun 27, 2023Patrick

CODESYS User Criteria (Role And Impact)

Are you wondering if you fit in the CODESYS user criteria? In this blog, we will help you identify the CODESYS user criteria and how utilising CODESYS will

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Jun 20, 2023Patrick

“Will I Benefit ODOT Remote I/O?”

With the focus of operational efficiency, productivity, and profitability, Remote I/O (Input/Output) systems have emerged as a powerful solution that enables

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Jun 15, 2023Patrick

3 Easy Steps To Simplify Industrial Connectivity Using ODOT Remote I/O

In today's fast-paced industrial landscape, seamless connectivity is no longer a luxury but a necessity. ODOT offers a reliable, affordable, and readily

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Jun 6, 2023Patrick

Unraveling Cable Chaos: How Softing’s CableMaster 500 Resolves Network Connectivity Woes

Cable Chaos: How Softing’s CableMaster 5 Resolves Network Connectivity Woes

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May 30, 2023Patrick

Ti2 Offers Reliable Industrial Panel PCs For Enhanced Industrial Automation

At the heart of automation systems, industrial panel PCs play a pivotal role in facilitating seamless communication, control, and monitoring of industrial

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May 23, 2023Patrick

Exploring CODESYS Runtime Toolkit For IoT-Enabled Industrial Automation

Exploring CODESYS Runtime Toolkit For IoT-enabled Industrial Automation

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May 17, 2023Patrick

The Role Of CODESYS In CNC Robotics

CNC Robotics is a cutting-edge technology that has revolutionised the manufacturing industry.

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May 9, 2023Patrick

The Future Of Pharmaceutical Automation: How Nanotechnology Is Changing The Game

The Future Of Pharmaceutical Automation: How Nanotechnology Is Changing The Game.

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May 2, 2023Patrick

Helmholz FLEXtra PROFINET – Essential Components In The Automation Of Industrial Machine Networks

Helmholz FLEXtra PROFINET - Essential Components In The Automation Of Industrial Machine Networks.

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Apr 25, 2023Patrick

The Benefits Of AI-Driven Automation In The Energy Sector: A Look Into The Future‍

Benefits Of AI-Driven Automation In The Energy Sector: A Look Into The Future‍

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Apr 18, 2023Patrick

From Reactive To Proactive: How Condition-Based Maintenance Can Save Your Industrial Network

This article will discuss the benefits of condition-based maintenance (CBM) for industrial networks, as well as the standard techniques and tools used to

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Mar 28, 2023Patrick

The Crushing Importance Of Automation In Photovoltaic Silicon Material Cleaning Process (ODOT Case Study)

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Mar 27, 2023Patrick

Functions, Factors, And Best Practices To Consider Before Choosing Your Remote I/O

Before placing and implementing a remote I/O system in your automated plant, it’s important to determine how this little-but-powerful part of the system will

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Mar 21, 2023Patrick

Why I/O Applications Are The Future Of Lithium Battery Industry: Benefits And Implementation Strategies‍

In this article, we will explore the benefits of implementing I/O system applications in the lithium battery industry, including improved safety, increased

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Mar 14, 2023Patrick

When’s The Right Time To Apply A Remote I/O System For A Manufacturing Factory/Plant And How To Choose The Right Module?

The Right Time To Apply A Remote I/O System For A Manufacturing Factory/Plant And How To Choose The Right Module?

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Feb 21, 2023Patrick

Industrial Automation Software Market Is Bouncing Back Up But What’s The Catalyst?

Among others, the major players in the industrial automation market are Emerson Electric Co, General Electric Company, Rockwell Automation Inc., Schneider

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Feb 14, 2023Patrick

Is Your Master Brainless? DCS, PLC, PCs – Remote I/O Or Distributed I/O

The question is simple. Is your master electronics (DCS, PLC, and PCs) connected to a remote or distributed I/O. Basically distributed I/O has computing

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Feb 9, 2023Patrick

Real-Time Speed And Performance: EtherCAT The ‘Big Cat’ In The Automation Industry

Real-Time Speed and Performance: EtherCAT The ‘Big Cat’ In The Automation Industry

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Dec 8, 2022Patrick

Industrial Automation: 5 Factors To Consider When Choosing And Implementing OPC UA SDK

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Nov 24, 2022Patrick

Ti2 Leads Industrial Standardising To Overturn Global Supply Chain Crisis

With this in mind, Ti2 is leading the changes in industrial non-standardising to standardising with vendor-independent softwares that are IEC61131-3

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Nov 10, 2022Patrick

Softing EdgePlug Software Simplifies Machine Connectivity For Siemens Industrial Edge

Softing edgePlug software is a part of Siemens Industrial Edge marketplace, where the products connect Siemens PLC to business applications

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Nov 3, 2022Patrick

Vendor Independent Platform Is Overcoming Global Supply Chain Crisis (Comparison To Vendor Lock-In)

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Oct 27, 2022Patrick

Network Certification For Emerging Technology: Is Your Certifier Keeping Up?

Nearly all Network Certification organisations rely almost exclusively on the tools used to perform the job. For example, if you are a Network Security

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Oct 20, 2022Patrick

Industry 5.0: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Shakes Up The Manufacturing Industry As It Shows Significant Improvement

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Oct 6, 2022Patrick

Disruptions In The Supply Chain: The Effects And How To Overcome Them‍ Through Industrial Automation

Global Supply Chain Crisis: Disruption Effects and Solutions in Industrial Automation

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Sep 29, 2022Patrick

5 ‘Needle-Moving’ Automation Trends In The Medical Industry

After the era of digital transformation and artificial intelligence, the medical industry is now being revolutionised by progressive new automation trends.

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Sep 21, 2022Patrick

Robotics-As-A-Service – A Brief Overview Of What, Why, When, And How

We’ve all heard about Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Big-Data-as-a-Service (BDaaS), but have we wrapped our heads around Robotics-as-a-Service?

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Aug 25, 2022Patrick

OPC UA (OPC Tech) Reviewed By Siemens, IBM, Google Cloud, AWS, And Many More – Over 850 Members And Counting

OPC Technology is essential in industrial automation, and today, a recommended standard for Industry 4.0. This progressive interoperability is adopted by many

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Aug 21, 2022Patrick

Emerging Crisis: Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Questions The Importance Of Quantity Over Quality

Splashed over countless printed and digital media is the insane growth that can be evidently seen in the market demand for electric vehicles. Indirectly, this

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Aug 4, 2022Patrick

The Importance Of Motion Control In The Industrial Automation Market And Manufacturing Industry

Motion Control is a key development in the industrial automation market, and moreover in the manufacturing industry. Across the value supply chain, motion

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Jul 28, 2022Patrick

EdgeConnector Siemens Docker Container Continues To Improve Manufacturing Processes Through IIoT With Modular Approach

edgeConnector Siemens Docker Container Continues To Improve Manufacturing Processes Through IIoT With Modular Approach

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Jul 21, 2022Patrick

End Of Line (EoL) Vehicle Diagnostic Systems For Automotive Manufacturing Industry – Is It Really Important?

EoL (End of Line) vehicle diagnostic system is a great pioneer in the automotive manufacturing industry where improving efficiency, quality, and safety

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Jul 14, 2022Patrick

6 Incredible Ways AI Influences The Manufacturing Industry

Do you remember the world before AI? Perhaps some of us… The silent generation, baby boomers, gen x, would know. But the younger generation, millennials

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Jun 30, 2022Patrick

How Battery Repurposing And Recycling Is Influencing The Manufacturing Industry

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Jun 23, 2022Patrick

How To Attain And Maintain Sustainable Engineering In Manufacturing Industry

Even in the manufacturing industry, there are various ways to reduce global warming and support net-zero emission to decarbonisation.

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Jun 16, 2022Patrick

Water Scarcity And Solar Desalination – Does It Really Work And Will It Save The World?

According to UNICEF, four billion people — almost two thirds of the world's population — experience severe water scarcity for at least one month each year.

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Jun 9, 2022Patrick

Supply Chain Visibility, Management, And Disruption In The Manufacturing Industry

Although improving the supply chain is mainly done to help production and distribution, the manufacturing process is proven to have been affected in variety

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Jun 2, 2022Patrick

Computing Power Main Challenges: Insufficiency Or Monopoly?

Is computing power affecting manufacturing plants? The answer is a strong yes. Computing power is a whole realm that connects both the physical and virtual

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May 19, 2022Patrick

Easy Multiplexer Connection To Allen-Bradley And Schneider Electric HART Modules To Emerson’s AMS Device Manager And EdgeConnector Modbus TCP Controllers

Easy Multiplexer Connection To Allen-Bradley and Schneider Electric HART Modules To Emerson’s AMS Device Manager and edgeConnector Modbus TCP controllers

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May 12, 2022Patrick

7 Benefits Of Automation Software For The Food Manufacturing Industry

Food manufacturing is an important sector of the world’s economy and automation software plays a big part in the food supply chain. With Industry 4.0,

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May 6, 2022Patrick

Smart Machine Design For Industrial Production And Manufacturing

Smart Machine Design may not be a new horizon in Industry 4.0, but it is broadening by providing next level digital capabilities and solutions in the

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May 5, 2022Patrick

Food & Beverage Manufacturing & Processing Automation: New Turn-Key Solution In Motion Control With CMZ For Industry 4.0

Food & Beverage Manufacturing & Processing Automation: New Turn-Key Solution In Motion Control With CMZ for Industry 4.0

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Apr 28, 2022Patrick

Cellular Modems In IoT: Connecting With Safety And Security

Cellular modems are considered major equipment in the industrial and manufacturing industry. With these special modems, analog (telephone) signals are

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Apr 21, 2022Patrick

Technology Integration And Programming Continues To Revolutionize The Industry

With digitalization playing a big part in businesses and enterprises, technology integration and programming are no longer obscure. It’s built and designed to

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Apr 13, 2022Patrick

Safer, Cleaner, And Easier Food Production With Automation And Blockchain

Food processing and production require extensive hygiene and efficiency standards. The use of automated equipment has been normalized as food production

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Apr 7, 2022Patrick

Manufacturing Factory – Cobot Workplace Best Practice And Safety Hazards

Manufacturing with cobot workplace safety hazards isn’t a game, but you definitely need a game plan for it. In order for everyone in your team to understand

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Apr 4, 2022Patrick

Industry 4.0: How Does It Meet 2030 SDGs’ Agenda By Creating A Sustainable Future And Job Opportunity?

Industry 4.0: How Does It Meet 2030 SDGs’ Agenda By Creating A Sustainable Future and Job Opportunity?Industry 4.0 is characterized by a broad vision,

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Mar 31, 2022Patrick

Leveraging Previous ERP Investment In A Transforming Business

An ERP system, just like a transforming business, comprises many moving parts. Learning how to leverage your previous ERP investment is crucial and important,

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Mar 28, 2022Patrick

The Effects Of Smart And Digital Manufacturing In The Fourth Industrial Revolution

Digital manufacturing is a vital component of the Fourth Industrial Revolution where new technologies are united

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Mar 24, 2022Patrick

New Era UNLOCKED: Cloud-Based Technology For Manufacturing And Industrial Use

Manufacturing and industrial engineering is well-known to be the driver of progress in technologies, and thus, in the growth and development of our

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Mar 21, 2022Patrick

Industrial Automation: Local I/O, Remote I/O, And Distributed I/O

What makes Local I/O. Remote I/O, and distributed I/O different? Rewind through history and find out how this modules revolutionized and benefits the industrial

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Mar 17, 2022Patrick

Neuromorphic Technology – Is It Better Than AI Today?

News about the disruptive invention of Neuromorphic Technology, its new prototype development and world's first deemonstration.

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Mar 13, 2022Patrick

The Effects To The Automation Industry From Russia’s Invasion Of The Ukraine

We are all well aware of Russia’s invasion on the Ukraine, how does that have an effect on the Automation industry worldwide.

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Mar 6, 2022Patrick

Embrace Yourself For The New CN-8021, The CANopen Adapter.

Looking for the best value network adapter? Search no more for our partner, Odot Automation just released the CN-8021, the CANopen Adapter.

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Feb 8, 2022Patrick

ECX-3000 Series Fanless Embedded System

As a proud partner of VECOW, we are here to announce the launch of ECX-3000 Series Fanless Embedded System.

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Feb 1, 2022Patrick

The Rise Of Industrial Robotics

In 2022, RPA is poised for a leap forward into the mainstream consciousness. RPA refers back to the automation of enterprise procedures through software

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Dec 21, 2021Patrick

Google, To Invest In AU’s AI Scene

San Francisco, London, Montreal, Paris, and New York have all evolved a recognition for being the center of AI studies over the years.

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Dec 12, 2021Patrick

Swiss Designed Rugged Compact & Managed 10Gbit Port Switch

Our partner, MPL AG, announces a new rugged and compact 10Gbit Switch. The new products is a 10-port Open Frame Switch that includes two 10Gbit ports and

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Nov 14, 2021Patrick

The Untold Vulnerability Of IoT Products And Brands

You will be surprised to know the percentage of the IoT products that does not protect consumer from being spied upon, stolen information, or spread of

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Feb 26, 2021Patrick

Softing Enhances EdgeConnector Siemens

Softing Industrial releases version v1.20 of edgeConnector Siemens. This software module is based on container technology and connects Siemens controllers

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Feb 21, 2021Patrick

MPL Honoured The Military & Aerospace Electronics Innovator 2020 Award.

The MILCOTS-4x (PIP40 Family) was recognized as Gold honoree among the best by the 2020 Military & Aerospace Electronics Innovators Awards.

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Feb 9, 2021Patrick

PLC Programming Languages

Although we suspect that Ladder Diagram is still the most commonly used language in Australia, it was recently very interesting to see the CODESYS survey done

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Feb 4, 2021Patrick

HART-IP – Enabling Asset Optimization In The Process Industry (Part 2 Of 2)

Expanding the traditional automation pyramid through Namur Open ArchitectureNAMUR Open Architecture will be yet another driver promoting the use of HART-IP.

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Feb 2, 2021Patrick

HART-IP – Enabling Asset Optimization In The Process Industry (Part 1 Of 2)

The digitization of field devices in the process industry, the growing importance of predictive maintenance and the increasing possibilities offered by

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Jan 19, 2021Patrick

A Collaborative Approach To Expanding Oilfield Automation

An increasing number of projects in process automation are now aiming to achieve best-in-class solutions, in which the most suitable components from a range

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