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Top Ten Blog Articles for 2023

Thanks to you, our readers, this year The Automation Blog surpassed its previous records with over 380K unique visitors and 680K page views. And now that I've updated our Media Guide with our latest stats, I wanted to share with you our Top Ten most popular articles for 2023: The...

Merry Christmas from The Automation Blog!

Wishing You and Yours a very Merry Christmas!

The Automation Blog Content Collections

eBooks: Logix Book of Knowledge™ - $19.99 $9.99 On Sale The Automation Blog’s Logix Book Of Knowledge™ contains over 200 pages of how-to guides on configurating and program ControlLogix products. Base on the popular article and video series at TheAutomationBlog.com, the Logix Book Of Knowledge™ condenses all of that know-how into a user...

Studio 5000 – V35: What’s New

Late last year Rockwell released version 35 of Studio 5000 Logix Designer, and in today's article I'll cover the highlights of what's new and updated in the latest release. New Features: Axis Test Mode: Feature simulates real-time motion control behavior at the axis, module, or group level, without requiring connected...

The Automation Blog: Top Ten Articles for 2022

Thanks to our readers, this year The Automation Blog is on track to surpass its previous records for traffic, and it's already served more unique readers in 2022 that any year since launching in 2013. And thanks to the overwhelming support from the industry, this year we also worked...

ControlLogix – Seven Things New Users Need To Know

In today's article I'm going to share what I've found have been the most important things new users must know about ControlLogix before they start using these programmable controllers for the first time. After reviewing the list, if you think something should be added or removed, please feel free to...

Studio 5000 – Pricing, Packages, Features & Bundles

In today's article I'm going to take a detailed look Studio 5000 pricing, available packages and bundles, and what features are included with each as it stands today. Studio 5000 Mini: Ladder Logix only for CompactLogix only The “Mini” edition of Studio 5000 Logix Designer only programs the “CompactLogix” family of...

RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000 Logix Designer

To program a CompactLogix or ControlLogix controller you're going to need a copy of Studio 5000 Logix Designer, which was formerly known as RSLogix 5000 prior to the version 21 release: If you don't have a copy, you can purchase it using this link to Rockwell’s new online software portal,...

Happy Thanksgiving From The Automation Blog!

Wishing all our readers and viewers a very Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you have a day filled with happiness, and we're very thankful that you choose to make TheAutomationBlog.com one of the sites you choose to visit each week! I'm also very thankful for Faith, Family, and Freedom, and I'm very...

Rockwell Automation’s Programmable Automation Controllers

Most industrial automation vendors offer modern Programmable Controllers, but not all of them brand their products as PACs. Take Siemens for instance: You'd be hard pressed to find a PAC feature their S7 line of controllers doesn't support, and yet they still refer to them as PLCs. That said, when Rockwell...

Thank You For Keeping The Energy Flowing & Production Lines Going!

Today I wanted to extend a heartfelt "Thank You" to all the Electricians, Engineers, Technicians, and Programmers out there for keeping the Energy Flowing, and the Production Lines Rolling! You are the unsung heroes who keep our world going!  You can follow and support my work at: - Automation.Locals.com You can also...

Merry Christmas from The Automation Blog!

Wishing You and Yours a very Merry Christmas!

Top Ten Overall Blog Posts

This year has been The Automation Blog's biggest year yet going all the way back to when I launched the site back in 2013. Part of our success is that we not only cover new products, but also answer questions on popular legacy hardware that's still installed in thousands...

Top Ten Blog Posts of 2021

Thanks to you, our readers, this past year The Automation Blog surpassed all of its previous records for traffic and visitors served. And thanks to the overwhelming support from the industry, this year we also worked with a record number of automation vendors to bring you product first looks,...

Happy Holidays from The Automation Blog!

Wishing You and Yours a very Happy Holidays! Over the next couple of weeks my time will be split between visiting with family and filming my new S7 course for The Automation School, and during this time I don't expect to be release many new articles and videos. So with that in...

The Automation Minute and Show Collection 1: 2013-2020 Now Available!

The Automation Minute and Show Collection 1: 2013-2020 includes all 287 episodes across five seasons for more than 29 hours of automation tips and tutorials for just $35 on a USB 3.0 Flash Drive, or $30 for the Digital Edition (digital comes with lifetime streaming and downloads.) For product links,...

My First Personal Computer

As a member of Generation X, I grew up in a time when consumer products were making the transition from Analog to Digital. This was a time when the Stereos of our parents often included a Turntable and Eight Tracks slot, while the Boom Boxes we bought were equipped with...

Merry Christmas from The Automation Blog!

Wishing You and Yours a very Merry Christmas!

Insider News for September

Note: Insider News articles & videos cover behind the scenes topics at The Automation Blog, Podcast & Show. Starting in 2021 they're now posted at http://automation.locals.com Insider News for September, 2020 Thank you all for your continued support! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy during these trying times! Insider Update Video...