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Has the PLC Met Its Match? (.PDF Download)

May 26, 2016
One of the key parts of automation is observing variation, and a process’ ability to control it. Reducing variation leads to increased production and efficiency. Machine vision and motion control are helping to reduce variation and add more flexibility to modern machines and automation. In turn, flexibility increases the range of automation, but also can push some legacy hardware to its processing limit... Register or Sign in below to download the full article in .PDF format, including high-resolution graphics and schematics when applicable.
One of the key parts of automation is observing variation, and a process’ ability to control it. Reducing variation leads to increased production and efficiency. Machine vision and motion control are helping to reduce variation and add more flexibility to modern machines and automation. In turn, flexibility increases the range of automation, but also can push some legacy hardware to its processing limit...

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