Courses
Getting to Know the MQTT Protocol
Find out what the MQTT protocol is, how the publish/subscribe model works and why it is essential for IoT and industrial automation in Industry 4.0.
Blog
Blog about industrial automation
Articles about PLC, SCADA, HMI, Ladder logic and industrial automation for beginners and for anyone who wants to go deeper.
Courses
What is the Automation Pyramid?
The industrial Automation Pyramid is a visual representation that organizes the different layers of systems and technologies used to automate industrial processes.
PLC
What is a PLC?
PLC stands for “Programmable Logic Controller”. It is an electronic device used to control machines and industrial processes.
PLC
What is Ladder Language?
Ladder Language is a graphical language used to program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), electronic devices used to automate processes…
HMI
What is an HMI?
HMI stands for Human-Machine Interface, a device that allows an operator or user to interact with a machine or an industrial process.
Control Loops
What are Process Variables?
An industrial process is an operation or series of operations on solid or fluid materials, carried out so that these materials are brought into a more convenient state for use…
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