Sequential function charts (SFCs) are among the standard languages for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) ubiquitous in automated manufacturing and production systems. While SFCs are quite user ...

Sequential Function Chart (SFC) is one of the PLC programming languages defined in the IEC-61131 standard. SFC has been increasingly used in practical applications because even small controllers can ...

Conclusion Control charts are a very useful tool in the control and improvement of process performance in most industries. They are very useful in monitoring the stability of the process, which is ...

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By Brad Armstrong, VP of Sales at Advantive Key Takeaways: Many food and beverage manufacturers still rely on outdated, paper-based systems for quality control, which leads to increased costs, wasted ...

For centuries, quality control inspection has been time-consuming and labor-intensive. Live inspectors are limited in how many widgets they can process during an eight-hour workday, and their ...

Packaging machinery buyers in North America are now beginning to write specifications requiring PackML Tom Jensen Senior Technology Evangelist for ELAU has developed a best practice for implementing ...

Quality assurance and quality control are originally based in the manufacturing industry. While the concepts translate, the implementation of QA/QC looks much different on a right-of-way as opposed to ...