How to Use the FILL Instruction in Siemens TIA Portal
Learn how the Siemens TIA Portal FILL instruction works and where it is most useful. This companion guide to the video covers clearing data blocks, resetting structures, memory alignment, and…
Coming Soon: Siemens TIA Portal – Programming Languages Workshop – 6 Hours
Want to feel more confident choosing the right programming language in Siemens TIA Portal? This upcoming 6-hour online workshop is designed to help you understand when to use Ladder, SCL,…
TIA Portal Beginner Workshop
If you are completely new to Siemens TIA Portal and do not know where to start, this workshop is designed for you. The session is built specifically for beginners, so…
How To Structure A PLC Project: From Documentation To Commissioning
PLC projects usually become difficult when the engineering development sequence is weak. If development requirements are handled out of order, the code may still run, but the project becomes harder…
When to Hire a PLC Consultant vs Training Your Team
When should you hire a PLC consultant, and when is it better to train your own team? This article gives engineering managers a practical framework for weighing cost, timeline, risk,…
State Machines in PLC Programming: Designing Behaviour Instead of Logic
State machines are one of the most powerful yet misunderstood design patterns in PLC programming. Instead of building control logic around scattered conditions and boolean flags, state-based design focuses on…
Is It Worth Encrypting Your PLC Code? Know-How Protection in Industrial Automation
Engineering teams often implement PLC code protection without genuine need, creating operational headaches rather than security benefits. This article examines when know-how protection makes sense, the hidden costs of unnecessary…
Automation Engineer Career Path: From Apprentice to Senior Controls Engineer
My journey from music technology student to senior automation engineer. Learn how I built a career in PLC programming, SCADA, and control systems without a degree.