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Success Story 9 min read

Beckhoff BMS in Valencia Public Buildings: success story

How we deployed a BMS with Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 in a municipal library, three town halls and public buildings in Valencia. Technical documentation, applicable regulations and 28% energy savings.

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BMS 8 min read

WebVisu: browser-based HMI supervision without SCADA

What is Codesys WebVisu, how it works, comparison vs traditional SCADA, ideal use cases and limitations. Practical guide with real examples.

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PLC 9 min read

Bluemation as a Wago System Integrator

Programming and integration of Wago PFC100/PFC200 PLCs, the 750 I/O system, edge controllers and building automation solutions. Codesys and e!COCKPIT as our main development environments.

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Success Story 10 min read

Success story: Real-Time OEE Dashboard with Grafana

How we connected three packaging lines to Grafana via OPC-UA and InfluxDB at a food plant, achieving 18% OEE improvement and full visibility in 7 weeks.

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PLC 10 min read

What is Codesys? The manufacturer-independent PLC platform

Complete guide to Codesys: what it is, how it works, which manufacturers use it (Wago, Schneider, Pilz), advantages vs TIA Portal and when it is the best choice for your project.

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Industry 4.0 11 min read

What is Industry 4.0 and How to Apply It in Your Plant?

Complete guide to the fourth industrial revolution: its 9 key technologies (IoT, AI, robotics, digital twins, OPC-UA), a maturity model and practical roadmap for manufacturers.

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BMS 9 min read

What is a BMS (Building Management System) and what is it for?

Complete guide to building management systems: KNX and BACnet protocols, BMS vs SCADA differences, Siemens Desigo and EcoStruxure platforms, and how a BMS cuts energy consumption by 20–30%.

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AI 8 min read

AI in PLC Programming: the future of industrial automation

How artificial intelligence is transforming PLC programming: automatic code generation, predictive diagnostics and process optimisation.

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Connectivity 7 min read

Remote Connection Kit via RU901

Access your PLCs, HMIs and SCADA systems from anywhere with complete security. Everything about the RU901 Teltonika router remote access kit.

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Automation 15 min read

Industrial Automation Glossary: PLC, SCADA, HMI and 40+ terms

Clear and practical definitions of the most used technical terms in industrial automation: PLC, SCADA, HMI, OPC-UA, EtherCAT, SIL, OEE, FAT, CIP and more.

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Success Story 9 min read

Success story: Siemens S7-1200 control cabinet with three servo drives in Valencia

Eplan design, in-house build, TIA Portal programming and on-site commissioning of a control cabinet with Siemens S7-1200, three SINAMICS servo drives and SIRIUS safety architecture for a process machine in Valencia.

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Success Story 7 min read

Success story: SCADA at a wastewater treatment plant

How we integrated a SCADA system with OPC-UA at a WWTP without stopping operations, reducing alarm response times by 70%.

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