Nine considerations when selecting a programming language. Ladder logic is favored by manufacturers in discrete industries, but as technology and automation evolve, its usefulness compared to other IEC 61131-3 programming…
Breen Machine upgrades a PLC, recording the process for educational use Key Benefits Easy process for the end userMaintainable hardwareRecorded the process for education Technologies Used Allen Bradley Micro800 PLCAllen…
Using a virtualization approach can save time and money, and resolve backup and recovery issues. The proliferation of smart devices, software tools, and networks has created many new opportunities in…
Warning: In the following paragraphs, I explore the pros and cons of an analytical mind, viewed through the cold, calculating lens of an engineer. I know this isn’t the tone…
My name is Jon Breen. I’m part of a group of people who are democratizing experience in industry. We don’t squelch creativity, withhold knowledge, or limit growth. In fact, our…
This post is part of a series of thoughts from BMAS founder/owner Jon Breen on how we learn in industry and how that’s changing. Check out all the posts in…
Control Engineering | Young Engineer Blazing Trails In Industry MADISON – September 14, 2018 – Control Engineering and Plant Engineering have collectively named Jon Breen, founder, Breen Machine Automation Services,…
Implementing Custom CAN Communications Protocol Summary A specialized peripheral device required a custom communications protocol based on CAN (Controller Area Network). This was developed using .NET programming on an industrial PC. Key…
This post is part of a series of thoughts from BMAS founder/owner Jon Breen on how we learn in industry and how that’s changing. Check out all the posts in…
Ladder Logic vs. Everything Else: 9 Considerations For Selecting a Programming Language Author's note: I’m proud to share my latest Control Engineering article on the topic of ladder logic's future role…