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…
Summary A small manufacturer of plastics had the in-house expertise to upgrade their hardware, but not to program it. Breen Machine Automation Services advised on the electrical design and programmed…
Breen Machine Provides Custom 3D Inspection Solutions for Paper Industry Summary A company in the paper industry wanted to improve product inspection but didn’t have the resources in-house to support…
Reducing Information Overload: Ways to Quiet the Information Noise in our Professional Lives Note: This is the third in a series of thoughts on how we learn in industry and…
Breen Machine Provides OEM Automation Project Support to Solve OEM Capacity Problems Summary An OEM had more projects than capacity. Breen Machine Automation Services worked as part of the team…
Why should you hire Breen Machine for your custom industrial automation needs? Are you in need of solutions or educational resources, but not sure why you should hire Breen Machine…
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…
Example of a bag and seal machine (not specific to this case study/client) Summary An obsolete PLC failed, and the original program could not be recovered. A new PLC and…