Technical Articles from the FERSMEK Engineering Team
Practical engineering knowledge for manufacturers and automation engineers — written by the people who implement these systems in the field.
Choosing Between Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000 for Your Next Project
Platform choice impacts your entire automation lifecycle — from programming effort to spare parts availability. Here's our engineering framework for making the right call.
Machine Vision in Food & Beverage: Beyond Label Inspection
Cameras on production lines are no longer just for reading labels. Here's how vision systems are now driving portion control, contamination detection, and real-time OEE.
AGV vs Conveyor: When Flexibility Wins Over Throughput
The decision between fixed conveyors and AGV systems comes down to production mix variability, future flexibility needs, and total cost of ownership. We break down the numbers.
Understanding ISO 13849: A Practical Guide for Machine Builders
ISO 13849 defines how to design and validate safety functions on machines. This guide walks through the risk graph, Performance Level calculation, and what documentation you need.
OEE Monitoring Without a MES: Getting Actionable Data from Your PLC
You don't need a full MES implementation to start measuring OEE accurately. Here's how to configure your existing PLC to capture the data points you actually need.
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