AI & PLC

  Engineers will not be replaced, PLC also uses AI, can directly generate PLC code, Siemens, AB, Beckhoff, central control have joined.

    The integration of AI technology has brought revolutionary changes to the field of PLC. Although Rockwell Automation's LogixAI has the ability to analyze and predict data, it is more of an auxiliary tool to assist engineers in decision support, rather than completely replacing traditional PLC programming. Siemens' SIMATIC S7-1500 TM integrates AI technology to a deeper level into PLC systems, enabling PLCs to not only perform basic control tasks but also engage in self-learning and optimization.

    In practical applications, AI PLC can automatically adjust control parameters by collecting and analyzing a large amount of production data to achieve optimal production efficiency and product quality. This adaptive ability greatly enhances the intelligence level of industrial automation systems, reduces human intervention, and improves the continuity and stability of production.

    However, the emergence of AI PLCs does not mean that the role of traditional engineers will be marginalized. On the contrary, the role of engineers will become even more important. They need to have interdisciplinary knowledge, not only understanding traditional PLC programming, but also mastering knowledge in fields such as AI technology, data analysis, and machine learning. Engineers will play more roles as system designers and strategy makers, responsible for planning and optimizing the architecture of the entire automation system, ensuring seamless integration of AI technology with existing systems.

    In addition, engineers also need to pay attention to the ethical and security issues of AI technology. With the increasing application of AI in industrial automation, ensuring that AI system decisions are fair and transparent, as well as preventing potential security risks, has become a challenge that engineers must face.

    In summary, although AI technology has brought many conveniences and possibilities to PLC programming, the role of an engineer is still indispensable. They need to constantly adapt to new technological development trends and improve their comprehensive quality in order to play a greater role in the field of industrial automation. At the same time, enterprises and society also need to increase investment in engineer training and development, provide them with more learning and practical opportunities, and jointly promote continuous progress in the field of industrial automation.