Lean Automation and Eliminating the PLC

Nov. 23, 2010
Learn how the tenets of lean automation and new technology can let engineers reduce or eliminate the need for PLCs in control systems from Amy Beaudry, a technologist from Eaton Corp3:11
Learn how the tenets of lean automation and new technology can let engineers reduce or eliminate the need for PLCs in control systems from Amy Beaudry, a technologist from Eaton Corp. 3:11

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