Tuesday, September 10, 2024

PLCs: Programming tips and tricks appropriate for next-generation applications

If your organization only uses ladder logic for programmable logic controllers (PLCs), what advantages and flexibilities from other IEC 61131-3 programming languages might you be missing? What is available to improve PLC programming now and in the future? How can automation programming with more modern methods interest and attract engineering talent? Finally, how can properly designed PLC programming help with future upgrades? Explore what you’ve been missing and gain insights into other ways programming can advance automation projects.

Learning objectives

Understand PLC programming language advantages beyond traditional ladder-type programs.

Explore how non-ladder PLC programming tools can help now and with future automation implementations.

Consider how new engineering talent may be more receptive newer PLC programming options.