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Machine and system manufacturers are increasingly moving towards simulating control software before commissioning in order to correct any errors in advance. Instead of carrying out the tests manually as before, it is advisable to switch to an automated procedure.
read more...The DIN EN ISO 13849-1 and DIN EN 62061 standards define requirements for the software development of safety functions, among other things. However, many people are unclear about how to implement these new requirements in detail. The upcoming 'Softema' tool is intended to provide support here.
read more...Until now, programming a PLC required a PC application that had to be installed for the respective product.
read more...Today, guidelines for structuring software exist for many programming languages. As far as the IEC 61131-3 languages and their PLCopen extensions are concerned, there have long been deficits here. PLCopen has now rectified these - including the topic of SFC.
read more...In mid-May, 3S-Smart Software Solutions organized the first 'Codesys Technology Day'. The central message: The 'Codesys Automation Server' is to complete the software portfolio as the third main pillar alongside the company's runtime and engineering products.
read more...Siemens has announced its figures for the second quarter of fiscal year 2018: Group-wide, comparable sales were on a par with the previous year. Broken down into the individual business units, 'Digital Factory' recorded the highest growth.
read more...A data retrofit can unearth data treasures from systems, from which valuable information can be obtained for machine manufacturers and operators. There are several challenges to overcome - especially when developing and implementing the algorithms.
read more...The Kempten-based company 3S-Smart Software Solutions, manufacturer of the IEC 61131-3 automation software Codesys, increased its turnover by over 6% in 2017. A major event - the Codesys Technology Day - is coming up in May this year.
read more...The aim of agile software development methods is to make the development process more flexible and leaner - compared to the classic V-model approach. Are these methods also suitable for functionally safe systems?
read more...The embedded scene will meet in Nuremberg from February 27 to March 1. The 16th edition of Embedded World is expected to set new records - both in terms of exhibitors and exhibition space.
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