The function block approach dramatically streamlines PLC programming and customization of machinery. It is a major improvement over developing PLC code completely from scratch, particularly for ...

Michael Sperber spoke about software architecture and functional programming at OOP 2023 Digital. Sperber gave the example of dividing up the system’s code among its building blocks.

The Rexroth IndraDrive M digital-drive system combines servo drive and frequency-converter technology in one platform. An optional drive-integrated PLC onboard, plus built-in safety technology, and ...

Because modular application (mapp) technology from B&R maintains familiar, IEC-compliant ladder and function block programming – except with mapp components– more time is spent on configuring rather ...

Functional programming is a coding style that emphasizes ideas such as composition from simple building blocks, immutability of data structures and the use of functions as data. In recent years, ideas ...