How do PLCs support compliance with industrial safety regulations?

PLCs actively enforce safety logic and generate audit-ready documentation — here’s how they meet IEC 61508 and 61511 compliance requirements.
How does a PLC communicate with field devices?

PLCs talk to field devices through signals and fieldbuses — here’s exactly how it works, protocol by protocol.
Why do modern factories rely on PLCs for process control?

PLCs outperform relay systems with millisecond control cycles and flexible reprogramming — here’s why modern factories depend on them.
There was a nice milestone in the CoNet UK office last week…Siemens Transform
We hosted our first work experience for college student Fin Hunt.  Fin wanted to see what industrial software engineering was all about. We set fin up on our CoNet systems
Giving Back Together at Ronald McDonald House – Utrecht
On July 21, CoNet colleagues had the privilege of volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House in Utrecht. Together, we prepared a Mexican dinner for the families staying there, creating an
What is the difference between a PLC and a microcontroller?

PLCs and microcontrollers both run logic — but choosing wrong can cost you compliance, uptime, and budget.
How to use the Simatic Batch API to extend and customize batch workflows

Unlock Simatic Batch API’s full potential—extend recipes, integrate MES systems, and build adaptive workflows engineers actually trust.
How does PLC scan time affect real-time control performance?

Slow PLC scan time causes instability and missed events — discover what drives cycle time up and how to fix it.
What are the safety standards PLCs must meet in 2026?

IEC 61508, SIL ratings, cybersecurity rules — here’s exactly what PLC safety compliance demands in 2026.
What is the difference between PLC hardware and PLC firmware?

PLC hardware and firmware explained — how they interact, what breaks when mismatched, and why it matters.
How Simatic Batch integrates with PCS 7 for automated batch production

Discover how Simatic Batch and PCS 7 work together to automate batch production with ISA-88 compliance and full traceability.
How does a PLC handle multiple simultaneous process inputs?

Discover how PLC scan cycles process hundreds of simultaneous inputs reliably — and when standard handling needs reinforcement.