The idea of using a PLC-based system rather than a DCS has become a philosophical and technical debate in the industry. DCSs have been the primary solution for process automation but now many PLC ...

Programmable logic controllers (PLC) save time, money, and energy in process control systems. They simplify systems. A brief history of manufacturing processes sets the stage for how to use modern ICs ...

The global advanced process control (APC) market was valued at $2.3 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $5.3 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9% from 2024 to 2033. This is driven by rising ...

Almost 50% of all sample transfer systems in industry are either failing, or they have already failed – this is not good news for process control. This article explores how to keep sample transfer ...

Though the presumption is that physical separation is needed between control and safety systems to avoid common cause failures, “effective” separation may be enough with proper analysis and the right ...

CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Everspin Technologies, Inc., and JAG Jakob Ltd. have announced that Everspin’s MR4A16B 16Mb MRAM is being used in JAG’s PdiCS™ Process Control Systems, boosting ...