Dated archives stop working once a PLC project lives for years or passes through several hands. This guide explains why Git does not work directly on a TIA Portal project, how the VCI interface has solved the problem since V16, which workflow to adopt alone or as a team, and how T-IA Connect can help with its own alternative, VCS.
This article explores "ghost bugs" in industrial programmable logic controllers (PLC), often caused by race conditions. It explains the mechanism of these errors, their link to the PLC scan cycle, and interactions with HMI/SCADA/interrupt tasks. Practical solutions for TIA Portal (Siemens) are presented to ensure code robustness.
In this article, I show you how I connected Claude to Siemens TIA Portal V20 via the MCP protocol, adding a Zero-Trust security layer thanks to Solo.io's AgentGateway — as part of the global MCP_HACK//26 hackathon.
Discover the importance of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) in modern industrial automation. This article explores their fundamental principles, key benefits in terms of reliability, scalability, and integration, and why they are crucial for optimizing production, safety, and performance of complex processes in today's 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.
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.
Discover the latest advances in collaborative robotics and physical artificial intelligence presented by FANUC following IREX 2025. An exclusive technical summary before the January 29 webinar.
A comprehensive guide to university and technical courses to become an expert in automation, system integration, or industrial robotics.
Dive into the behind-the-scenes story of the LockerGoga attack that paralyzed Norwegian Hydro. A tale of industrial chaos, heroic resilience, and crucial lessons for OT cybersecurity.
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.
In-depth analysis of the best industrial cybersecurity (OT) solutions to secure SCADA systems, automation, and critical infrastructure from modern threats.
Learn to identify communication failures, jitter errors, and topology issues on your Profinet networks using accessible solutions like Wireshark and free diagnostic tools.
Delve into the heart of the story of Stuxnet, the first malware designed as a physical weapon, and discover how it revolutionized the security of operational technology (OT) systems.
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.
Discover industrial communication protocols
Discover how NetSwitch simplifies the daily life of OT technicians by automating IP configuration management and device detection in the field.
Comparison of MQTT and OPC UA for Industry 4.0
OT System Security: Discover the Most Common Vulnerabilities and How to Prevent Them
Discover the essential network architectures for Industry 4.0: focus on redundancy, MRP and PRP protocols to ensure seamless availability.
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.
In-depth analysis of the surge in ransomware attacks targeting industrial environments. This article explores the IT/OT convergence, inherent vulnerabilities in control systems, economic motivations of cybercriminals, and essential defense strategies compliant with standards like IEC 62443 and the NIST CSF.
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 cobots, their integration into industry, their safety benefits, and their limitations