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Automation

PLC programming, SCADA, industrial robots, and motion control for factory automation.

Beginner1 topic

HMI — Human-Machine Interface Design
beginner

An HMI (Human-Machine Interface) is the interface through which operators monitor and control an automated system. It ca

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Intermediate4 topics

PLC Programming — Industrial Control Logic
intermediate

A PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) is a ruggedised industrial computer used to control manufacturing machinery and pr

5 min read·5 interview questions
SCADA — Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
intermediate

SCADA is a control system architecture for high-level supervision and data acquisition across industrial processes, ofte

5 min read·5 interview questions
Industrial Robots — Kinematics and Programming
intermediate

Industrial robots are programmable mechanical manipulators used to automate tasks in manufacturing: welding, painting, p

6 min read·5 interview questions
OPC-UA — Industrial Data Communication Standard
intermediate

OPC-UA (OPC Unified Architecture) is the modern, platform-independent, secure data communication standard for industrial

4 min read·5 interview questions

Advanced1 topic

Motion Control — Servo Drives and Control Theory
advanced

Motion control is the engineering discipline of controlling the movement of mechanical systems (axes, stages, robots) us

6 min read·5 interview questions