What is Nano PLC and What Does it Take to Achieve These Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Breakthroughs?
PLCs are general-purpose controller devices that are being widely used in manufacturing industries for monitoring and control of machines and processes. These devices offer advanced functions and communicate over the network to share data with respective departments for enhancing operational efficiency and reducing costs. Nano PLCs simplify the control systems in industrial environments by reducing complexity and increasing flexibility. In addition, the expandable options in nano PLCs are further increasing the capabilities of these devices to enhance and optimize the industrial processes. In the modern industrial environments, the competitive and technology landscape is changing at a fast pace. Digitalization and process automation is becoming a necessity for businesses to sustain in the highly competitive manufacturing sector.
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In addition to the large automation requirements of industries, several small machines and processes require simple automation. Nano PLCs offer a great solution for such tasks and result in improved productivity with cost savings. In various industries, the major areas wherein nano PLCs are being used include infrastructure, production floor, handling machines, and service floor. Some of the common application areas of these PLCs include home automation, energy management, industrial control, lighting, and HVAC. Nano PLCs also facilitate Ethernet connection, email alerts, remote monitoring, and integration with SCADA systems, among others, thus providing customers with an easy solution for their automation needs. Nano PLCs offer a cost efficient solution for low level automation applications which is anticipated to boost the adoption of nano PLCs in home and building automation, automotive, energy & power, food & beverages, and other industries.
The reach of connected devices and adoption of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT) are succeeding at an unprecedented pace. Moreover, home and building automation is a fast-growing industry, which offers ample growth opportunities to nano PLC market players. Nano PLCs offer a cost-effective, less complex, and energy- and space-saving automation solution for the automation applications. Hence, the rising demand for innovative and flexible automation solutions in residential and commercial buildings is projected to boost the global nano PLC market growth during the forecast period.
The List of Companies
1. Crouzet Automatismes SAS
2. Emerson Electric Co.
3. EZAutomation
4. IDEC Corporation
5. Keyence Corporation
6. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
7. OMRON Corporation
8. Rockwell Automation, Inc.
9. Schneider Electric SE
10. Siemens AG
Text sources: The Insight Partners