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Mike Bacidore
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Editor-in-Chief, Control Design
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By Mike Bacidore Verified| Control Design Verified Key highlightsWhile PLCs remain crucial for real-time control, adopting software-defined automation (SDA) offers increased agility, flexibility and the ability to integrate advanced analytics for more adaptable machinery. SDA facilitates IT/OT convergence by enabling more standardized interfaces and software-centric systems, potentially simplifying integration and enhancing cybersecurity within manufacturing environments.
By Mike Bacidore Verified| Control Design Verified Why this article is importantIt details the shift toward virtualized PLCs, which directly impacts how controls engineers will design and implement future machinery control systems. It emphasizes the integration of IT tools and data-driven production, requiring controls engineers to expand their skill set beyond traditional PLC programming to include data analysis and software development methodologies.
By Mike Bacidore Verified| Control Design Verified Key highlightsWhile PLCs remain crucial for real-time control, adopting software-defined automation (SDA) offers increased agility, flexibility and the ability to integrate advanced analytics for more adaptable machinery. SDA facilitates IT/OT convergence by enabling more standardized interfaces and software-centric systems, potentially simplifying integration and enhancing cybersecurity within manufacturing environments.
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Control Design
Control Design helps OEMs to master the use of controls and automation in designing and building equipment for all manufacturing applications.
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