Industrial Automation
Hands-on Industrial Automation tutorials, guides and career insight from the team that teaches it.
60 articles
A Day in the Life of a PLC Programmer at a Pune Automotive Plant (Updated July 2026)
What does a PLC programmer actually do at a Pune automotive plant? A realistic hour-by-hour account of shift work, troubleshooting, programming tasks, and career growth — from someone who's trained hundreds of them.
16 Jul 2026
Rs 2.5 LPA to Rs 30 LPA: The Complete PLC SCADA Career Progression Roadmap in India (Updated July 2026)
The complete PLC SCADA career progression roadmap in India 2026 — every salary stage from fresher to automation director, with skills, timelines, and real company names.
16 Jul 2026
PLC SCADA Engineer Salary in India 2026: City-by-City Breakdown from Fresher to Senior (Updated July 2026)
Complete PLC SCADA engineer salary data in India 2026 — fresher to senior level, city-wise comparison across Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Gujarat.
16 Jul 2026
MATLAB Simulink for PLC and Drive Control: A Simulation-Based Learning Guide (Updated July 2026)
Learn how MATLAB Simulink is used for simulation-based learning in PLC logic design, drive control, and industrial automation engineering in India 2026.
16 Jul 2026
SCADA Training in Pune 2026: Wonderware InTouch vs GE iFIX vs Siemens WinCC — Which to Learn? (Updated July 2026)
Three SCADA platforms dominate India's industrial automation market — AVEVA Wonderware InTouch, GE Proficy iFIX, and Siemens WinCC. This guide explains what each platform does, which industries use each, and which one Pune-based automation engineers should prioritise based on where the actual jobs are.
10 Jul 2026
PID Loop Tuning on PLCs: Siemens S7 & Allen Bradley ControlLogix Practical Guide (Updated July 2026)
A poorly tuned PID loop causes oscillating temperatures, unstable pressure, and wasted energy — while a well-tuned one runs silently at setpoint for years. This guide explains manual and auto-tuning on Siemens S7-1200/S7-1500 (TIA Portal) and Allen Bradley ControlLogix (Studio 5000), with common problems and their fixes.
10 Jul 2026
PLC Panel Design Standards (IEC 61439): Pre-Commissioning Checklist for Automation Engineers (Updated July 2026)
IEC 61439 is the mandatory standard governing every PLC control panel delivered to an Indian factory. This guide explains what the standard requires, how panels must be designed for India's factory conditions, the most common mistakes that fail Factory Acceptance Tests, and what panel design training covers.
10 Jul 2026
Ladder Logic Tutorial 2026: Your First PLC Motor Control Program Step by Step (Updated July 2026)
Ladder logic is the language of every PLC panel in Indian industry — from Bajaj Auto conveyor lines to MSME packaging machines. This tutorial explains rungs, contacts, and coils, then walks you through building your first motor start-stop control program from scratch.
10 Jul 2026
5 PLC Programming Languages Explained: Ladder Logic, FBD, ST, SFC & IL (IEC 61131-3 Guide — Updated July 2026)
IEC 61131-3 defines five PLC programming languages used across Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi, and Delta PLCs. This guide explains each language clearly — what it looks like, what it's used for, and which one Indian automation engineers should learn first.
10 Jul 2026
Delta PLC Programming Course: Affordable Automation for India's MSME Sector (Updated July 2026)
Delta PLCs power thousands of India's MSME machines — from textile looms in Ichalkaranji to CNC routers in Ambad MIDC. This guide covers the DVP, AS, and AX series, ISPSoft programming, and exactly how to turn Delta PLC skills into a job offer in Maharashtra's industrial belt.
10 Jul 2026
Mitsubishi PLC Training in India: Why Japanese Automation Leads Food Processing & Packaging (Updated July 2026)
Mitsubishi PLCs run India's most demanding food processing, pharma packaging, and FMCG lines. This guide explains the iQ-R, iQ-F, and Q Series, GX Works3 programming, and real salary data for Mitsubishi automation engineers in India.
10 Jul 2026
Allen Bradley PLC Training in India: ControlLogix & CompactLogix Programming (Updated July 2026)
Allen Bradley PLC training in India opens doors at Bajaj Auto, Tata Motors, and global pharma plants. Complete guide to ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and Studio 5000 programming — with real salary data and a clear career roadmap.
10 Jul 2026