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8 janv. 20265 MIN

The TIA Openness API: Revolutionizing Engineering in Industrial Automation

Discover Siemens' TIA Openness API, 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, its limitations, and best practices for unlocking unparalleled productivity and reliability in the Operational Technology (OT) domain.

NetSwitch: The Ultimate Swiss Army Knife for Industrial Connectivity

Discover how NetSwitch simplifies the daily life of OT technicians by automating IP configuration management and device detection in the field.

Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Industrial Automation: Complete Strategies for OT

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.

Industrial Automation Supervision with Node-RED: Dashboards, Alerts, and Data Flows

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.

In-Depth Comparison of IEC 61131-3 Programming Languages: Ladder, ST, FBD, SFC

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.

AGV vs AMR: The Match of Industrial Mobile Robots!

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.

Selecting the Optimal PLC for Small-Scale Production Lines in 2026: A Technical Deep-Dive

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.

Young Automation Engineer: Deciphering the Challenges and Conquering the First Job in the Industry

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.

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