Month: October 2025

Inside the Logic: A Technical Look at PLCs and Their Role in Automation

What Is a PLC and Why Quality PLC Programming Is Critical

If you’ve ever walked through a manufacturing facility and seen a machine come to life at the push of a button, chances are a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) was behind the scenes making it all happen. Think of a PLC as the brain of an automated system—taking in inputs, making decisions based on logic, and then triggering outputs that control everything from motors and valves to lights and sensors (and more).

Mastering Alarm Setup on a Fuji Monitouch V10 Series HMI

Alarming is one of the most crucial functions an HMI performs, enabling easier troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and a focus on machine health. Alarming on a Monitouch V Series HMI has an incredible depth of functionality, from code execution to emailing detailed reports. In this blog, we will be covering the basics of setting up an alarm and informing the user.

From PLC to Trendline: Data Logging with Fuji Monitouch V10 HMIs

One of the most common and powerful tasks an HMI can handle is the logging of information (data) from connected devices such as PLCs, VFDs, sensors, etc. Logged information can be used to generate trend graphs, export records for analysis, and troubleshoot alarms or machine failures – ultimately supporting continuous improvement across operations.

Decode and Deliver: Acronyms Every Integration Pro Should Know

The world of Industrial Automation, Custom Machine Integration, and Advanced Manufacturing is filled with acronyms—many of which are essential to understanding systems, components, and processes. From PLCs to HMIs and everything in between, these terms are part of everyday conversations in engineering and operations—but they’re not always intuitive. To support engineers, technicians, and industry professionals, we’ve compiled a concise reference guide to the most commonly used automation and manufacturing acronyms every integration pro should know.