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onsemi Launches Industry “First” Solutions for PoE and KNX

The new building automation solutions from onsemi aim to incorporate essential components that serve the needs of a modern smart home system

June 13, 2022 by Abdulwaliy Oyekunle

Join AAC’s Sister Site—Control.com—at Its First Ever Control Automation Day

Held on June 21st, Control Automation Day 2022 will zero in on PLC systems and be packed with keynote addresses, educational live sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers.

May 18, 2022 by Kimber Wymore

Maxim’s 2-Pin PLC Chip Saves Circuit Space and Power for True Wireless Earbuds

Maxim states that the MAX20340 shrinks the size of the power interface by 13mm2 and increases mechanical reliability.

January 10, 2020 by Gary Elinoff

BehrTech and MAJiK Systems Devise a Brownfield, IIoT Solution for Legacy PLCs

Legacy systems can now reap the benefits of the Industrial Internet of Things without PLC reprogramming.

October 11, 2019 by Gary Elinoff

Historical Engineers: Richard Morley and the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Richard Morley is credited as the person who helped modernize industrial facilities with the invention of the programmable logic controller. Learn about his career, accomplishments, and contributions to the field.

October 15, 2018 by Gary Elinoff

PLC Design Board Aims at Industry 4.0 Applications

Industry 4.0 is here now, and Maxim's Pocket IO PLC development platform shows how it can reinvigorate manufacturing operations with tiny sensors and distributed control units.

November 09, 2016 by Majeed Ahmad

Low-Cost Programmable Logic Controllers for the Frugal Engineer

Typical PLCs are very expensive, but never fear: cheaper versions exist!

December 28, 2015 by Alex Udanis