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Why PLCs Remain Essential to Modern Automation Aaron Block Wed, 11/03/2021 - 09:38
Programmable logic controllers (PLCs) led us into industry 3.0 about 50 years ago. Learn why PLCs are important for our new journey into industry 4.0.
ICC 2021 Recap: Next-Gen Applications & Global Collaboration at Our Second Virtual Conference Doug Dudley Wed, 09/29/2021 - 13:26
The 2021 Ignition Community Conference marked Inductive Automation’s second foray into the world of virtual conferencing and once again proved that no matter the physical distance between us, ICC will always bring the global Ignition community together. This year’s conference, held on September 21st and 22nd, was our ninth ICC and largest ever by far. Building on last year's success, we evolved ICC by incorporating two online platforms and offering new twists on a few fan-favorite sessions.
Unlimited Licensing: A Gift That Never Stops Giving Steve Hechtman Thu, 12/10/2020 - 07:37
Holidays are a gift-giving time and it’s always nice to get a gift, but have you noticed how some gifts last longer than others? Some break and get tossed out, some lose their novelty and gather dust, while others are useful and lasting year after year.
ICC 2020 Recap: Envisioning the Future Together at our First Virtual Conference David Dudley Wed, 09/23/2020 - 08:55
It’s no exaggeration to say that the 2020 Ignition Community Conference was unlike any ICC before. This year’s ICC, held on September 15th, was the eighth ICC overall and the first fully virtual ICC. While those of us on the Inductive Automation team missed being able to meet with the attendees here in Folsom, we were truly impressed with how the Ignition community nevertheless made their presence felt through the projects they shared, the unprecedented number of sessions they presented, and their enthusiastic online interaction.