{"id":115249,"date":"2021-07-12T11:56:53","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T11:56:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/articles\/top-5-control-engineering-articles-july-5-11-2021\/"},"modified":"2025-04-23T18:20:29","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T23:20:29","slug":"top-5-control-engineering-articles-july-5-11-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.controleng.com\/top-5-control-engineering-articles-july-5-11-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Control Engineering articles July 5-11, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

The top 5 most read articles online, from July 5-11, 2021, for Control<\/em>\u00a0Engineering<\/em> covered simulation and computer-aided design, IEC 61131-3 structuring, edge computing, IIoT networks and control system cybersecurity. Links to each article below.<\/p>\n

1. From simulation to computer-aided design of control systems<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Cover Story: While simulation systems can help for control system programming design, a general-purpose programming language like C# can be used: First, some basic control system theory.<\/p>\n

2. Structuring with IEC 61131-3: 7 steps to success<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The IEC 61131-3 standard includes powerful structuring tools and can help provide users an excellent way to break a control system down into manageable units for greater overall effectiveness.<\/p>\n

3. Edge computing for industrial AIoT applications<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and edge computing provide advantages for real-time decisions and smarter actions in the field. See advice on edge computer selection and tools for building Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) applications.<\/p>\n

4. Four tips for designing scalable IIoT networks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t get distracted by the promises of the latest so-called solutions for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Focus on these essential design principles while building a data network. Intelligent input\/output modules and other tools can add flexibility.<\/p>\n

5. Control system cybersecurity tips and tactics released<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

NIST has developed an infographic with steps control system owners\/operators can take now to get started or refreshed on their cybersecurity journey and to help manage their control system cybersecurity risks.<\/p>\n

The list was developed using CFE Media\u2019s web analytics for stories viewed on\u00a0controleng.com<\/a>, July 5-11, 2021, for articles published within the last two months.<\/p>\n

Chris Vavra<\/strong>, web content manager,\u00a0Control Engineering<\/em>, CFE Media, cvavra@cfemedia.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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