Industrial engineers spend a lot of time writing code for programs that will run machines in the plant, on the packaging line, or in a warehouse. The problem is, however, there’s no standard best practices for version control or disaster recovery. Copia Automation, a four-year-old start-up, is changing that by applying IT-based DevOps to the…

Implementing modern (and easy to adopt!) practices for PLC workflows helps avoid costly downtime and recover quickly when it occurs With real-world hazards from fires and floods to cyber attacks on the rise, and more than just production at risk, it’s more important than ever for industrial manufacturers to implement smarter workflows, protect assets and…

Streamlining PLC workflows with modern DevOps efficiencies Until now, code development for industrial automation has not been able to take advantage of modern DevOps processes that have transformed traditional software development, due to the visual nature of PLC programming and the variety of development environments. New solutions are aiming to change this, with tools tailor-built for…