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Ian P. Burns

How to Select the Perfect PLC for Your Process Application: Key Factors to Consider

 When faced with automating a process application, many automatically think of a Distributed Control System (DCS). While DCS platforms are powerful, they’re often unnecessary—and too costly—for smaller-scale projects. In these cases, a modern Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) can be a smarter, more efficient choice. 

Unlocking Success: The Importance of Preparation in Control System Projects

 “Chance Favors the Prepared Mind.”

When Louis Pasteur famously said this, he captured a universal...

Driving Growth with Industry 4.0: Key Takeaways from 2024

As each year comes to an end, I like to take some time to reflect on the past year and think about...

A Brief History of the Evolution of the Plant Floor Network Infrastructure

Have you ever asked a young automation engineer to crawl on the floor to search for the lost token...

Looking Back at 2023 to Prepare for the Technology Trends of 2024

As I reflect on 2023, for the first time in three years, phrases such as “managing disruptive...

My Reflections Regarding Ethics on Global Ethics Day

As a licensed Professional Engineer, I am required to abide by multiple Codes of Ethics in my...

Meet Your Sustainability Goals through Control System Modernization

Manufacturers today are faced with increasing pressure from a variety of sources – governments,...

Remaining Agile and Adapting to Rapidly Changing Customer Needs

As we kick-off 2023 and take a moment to reflect on 2022, I need to first extend my sincere...

What We Learned from Another Year of Disruptive Forces and Rapid Change

As we wind down 2021 and look forward to 2022, it is safe to say that 2021 was another year full of...

Applied Control Engineering Named 2021 System Integrator of the Year

We are excited to share that this week, ACE was recognized as the 2021 CFE Media System Integrator...