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Practical articles on industrial automation — from the RAIPI engineering team.

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GuidesPLC vs SCADA: who does what in a control systemPLC and SCADA are different layers of the same control stack, not competitors. Here is who does what — and the standards that keep them portable and connected.2 views

GuidesThe ROI of automation: how to judge it honestlyAutomation pays back in more ways than headcount — and the adoption data shows why so many manufacturers now invest. Here is an honest framework for calculating ROI…3 views

GuidesFAT and SAT: the acceptance tests that protect your projectFAT and SAT are the acceptance checkpoints that make sure a machine actually works — first at the builder, then in your plant. Skipping them is a costly…3 views

GuidesMachine safety standards: designing automation people can trustMachine safety is a design discipline, not a bolt-on. Here is the standards framework — ISO 12100, ISO 13849-1, IEC 62061 and the key application standards — that…2 views

GuidesHow to choose an automation partnerThe machine matters, but the partner who designs, builds and supports it matters more. Here is what to look for before you sign — and the questions that…1 views

GuidesCustom vs standard automation: which should you buy?Off-the-shelf machines are fast and proven; custom machines fit your exact process. The right choice depends on how unusual your product really is — here is how to…1 views