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A programmable logic controller, or PLC, is an industrial computer used to automate machinery and processes in manufacturing and other industrial settings. It monitors input signals, executes programmed logic, and controls output devices such as motors, sensors, and valves. Known for their reliability and real-time performance, PLCs are fundamental to modern automation, enabling precise, flexible, and efficient control of production systems.

Industrial Automation Evolution: Advancements from Ancient Times to Y4K

November 1, 2025May 16, 2024 by Mike Kalil
History and Future of Industrial Automation

Let’s dive into the distant past and future of industrial automation, from ancient times to present day technologies to the year 4000.

How the Modicon 084 PLC Literally Changed the World

November 1, 2025February 6, 2024 by Mike Kalil
How the Modicon 084 literally changed the world

Dick Morley was walking off a hangover when a concept that would literally change the world hit him.

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