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Robotics 10 min read

Collaborative Robots (Cobots): What They Are, Benefits and Industrial Applications

Complete guide to cobots: differences from industrial robots, leading manufacturers (Universal Robots, ABB, KUKA, FANUC), real-world applications and ISO/TS 15066 safety requirements.

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Automation 10 min read

How much does it cost to automate an industrial plant?

Real price ranges for PLC programming, SCADA, electrical cabinets, cobots and turnkey projects. Factors that determine the cost and how to get a reliable quote.

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Eplan 9 min read

Eplan Engineering Company in Spain: Eplan Electric P8 & Pro Panel

Bluemation as an Eplan engineering company: schematics, Pro Panel 3D, corporate macros and libraries, integration with cabinet manufacturing and automatic documentation.

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Automation 9 min read

How to choose an industrial automation company: 8 key criteria

Practical guide to selecting the right automation integrator: sector experience, manufacturer independence, documentation, support and budget. Avoid the most common mistakes.

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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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