Tech & Buying Guide
Tech & Buying Guide
Upgrading vs. Migrating PLC Systems: Choosing the Right Strategy for Industrial Automation
- 〡 by WUPAMBO
In industrial automation, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are vital for control and monitoring. Over time, support and spare parts become limited, forcing engineers to decide between upgrading the existing PLC or migrating to a new system to maintain reliability and reduce downtime.
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