Discover how KEPServerEX simplifies industrial communication by acting as a universal translator between your automation devices and supervision systems.
Discover how T-IA Connect eliminates the complexity of Siemens TIA Openness to provide you with a universal REST interface, making automation engineering finally accessible, fast, and interconnectable.
Discover the TIA Openness API from Siemens, a powerful interface for automating, standardizing, and optimizing engineering tasks in the TIA Portal environment. This article explores its benefits, integration possibilities with languages like C#/.NET, limitations, and best practices for unlocking unparalleled productivity and reliability in the Operational Technology (OT) domain.
Discover how software integration transforms traditional industrial automation into a connected and intelligent ecosystem, driven by data.
In-depth analysis of the best industrial cybersecurity (OT) solutions to secure SCADA systems, automation, and critical infrastructure from modern threats.
In-depth exploration of the synergy between Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Discover why PLCs remain the cornerstone of real-time control, ensuring reliability and safety in the face of industrial digitization and Industry 4.0 challenges.
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Discover how NetSwitch simplifies the daily life of OT technicians by automating IP configuration management and device detection in the field.
This technical article details the essential methods for securing industrial programmable automation devices (APIs) in an operational technology (OT) environment. We explore robust authentication, PKI certificate management, system hardening techniques, and proactive supervision, relying on standards like IEC 62443 to ensure the cyber-physical resilience of critical infrastructures.
Discover how Node-RED, a visual programming platform based on flows, revolutionizes the supervision of industrial programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in an OT environment. This detailed technical article explores connectivity to PLCs (Modbus TCP, OPC UA), the creation of interactive dashboards, contextual alert management, and the implementation of advanced automation logic, while addressing cybersecurity considerations according to the IEC 62443 standard.
Discover the benefits and limitations of "soft PLC" automates in the industry
This technical article details and compares the four primary programming languages defined by the IEC 61131-3 standard: Ladder Diagram (LD), Structured Text (ST), Function Block Diagram (FBD), and Sequential Function Chart (SFC). It explores their paradigms, advantages, disadvantages, and optimal use cases in industrial automation, integrating cybersecurity considerations (IEC 62443) and demonstrative code snippets.
Dive into the heart of industrial automation with this comparative analysis of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR). Discover their fundamental differences in navigation, flexibility, and use cases, and determine which technology is best suited to optimize your logistical and production operations.
A comprehensive engineering guide on selecting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) for small-scale automation in 2026, focusing on IIoT integration, cybersecurity standards, and deterministic performance.
Technical dive into the heart of the three dominant industrial Ethernet protocols to optimize your automation and control architectures.
Getting the first job as an automation engineer is a major challenge for junior profiles. This in-depth article explores the paradox of experience, the gap between theoretical training and practical requirements, and proposes concrete strategies based on experience to overcome these obstacles and succeed in professional integration in the industrial automation sector.
Learn to configure and optimize a PID controller on Siemens TIA Portal. This educational guide explains the concepts of Proportional, Integral, and Derivative with concrete examples for the industry.
A comprehensive guide to university and technical courses to become an expert in automation, system integration, or industrial robotics.
A forward-looking analysis of the major trends in automation and robotics for 2026: native integration of AI, heavy-duty cobotics, and the triumph of total interoperability.
What is automation? Discover an in-depth analysis of this discipline, between electronics, industrial computing, and mechanics, to understand how it drives our daily lives and the modern industry.