Insights on automation & engineering

How to troubleshoot PLC programs: rule out hardware first, narrow down with watch tables and cross-references, recognise the common fault classes — and why forcing is rarely the answer.

Practical guide to PLC documentation: the three layers from code to plant file, a handover checklist to work through, and what to do when only an online upload remains.

LD, FBD, IL, ST and SFC: what IEC 61131-3 actually defines, how the Siemens names map onto it, and which language is right for which task.

S7-300 discontinued, S5 long out of spare parts: how a control system retrofit to S7-1500/S7-1200 and WinCC Unified works — often without a new cabinet.

Old PLC, no spare parts? S7-300 runs out in 2035. We modernize your controls with minimal downtime – 30-60% cheaper than new equipment. Greater Region expert.

PLC programming & industrial automation in Luxembourg: 6 trends for 2025, real projects at Goodyear, Husky & more + funding programs for SMEs.

Building HMIs with React or JavaScript skills? WinCC Unified runs JS on the V8 engine. Concrete synergies, API comparisons and real code examples.

Write clean, maintainable PLC code in Siemens TIA Portal: proven naming conventions, FB/FC structure, NAMUR alarm handling, Git and faster troubleshooting.

Practical insights from international commissioning projects: From preparation through factory testing to final acceptance – with checklists and lessons learned.