Sending Messages via SMS or Telegram Using an ESP32 PLC 14 with Integrated 4G Jun 18, 2026 Introduction The integration of 4G communication into ESP32-based PLCs opens up endless possibilities for IoT and industrial automation. In a previous blog, "How to Use 4G with the ESP32 PLC" , we exp... Read more
Transformative trends in industrial robotics for 2026 and beyond Jun 18, 2026 Industrial robotics is no longer growing steadily — it is accelerating. Global industrial robot installations exceeded 590,000 units in 2023 and are projected to surpass one million annual deployments... Read more
Europe's energy digitalisation: regulation, smart grids, and the hardware that enables compliance Jun 18, 2026 Europe's energy sector is being redesigned from the ground up. The combination of decarbonisation targets, the shift to distributed renewable generation, and an accelerating regulatory agenda is forci... Read more
Industrial automation trends for 2026 and beyond Jun 18, 2026 Three forces are converging right now: AI is moving from the cloud to the factory floor faster than most roadmaps anticipated, EU regulation is making OT security and energy monitoring mandatory, and ... Read more
Industrial remote monitoring with ESP32 PLC 14 and GateBerry: wind, solar and machinery applications Jun 16, 2026 Remote monitoring has changed. The question is no longer "how do we see what is happening without being on site." It is "how do we capture enough data from distributed assets to act before something f... Read more
LoRaWAN for smart farming: a field-to-server architecture with Industrial Shields Jun 16, 2026 Connecting sensors distributed across hundreds of hectares is one of the core challenges in precision agriculture. WiFi reaches tens of metres. Cellular costs per-device per month. Wired infrastructur... Read more
Testing CAN/SPI communication on the ESP32 PLC 14 Jun 12, 2026 In this blog post, we explain how to test CAN bus communication between two ESP32 PLC 14 units using the CAN SPI 5V click module and Arduino IDE. Hardware setup: connecting the CAN SPI click The ESP32... Read more
Ethernet connection with an ESP32 PLC or an M-Duino PLC Jun 12, 2026 In this blog post, we explain how to configure and test Ethernet connectivity on any ESP32 PLC or M-Duino PLC from Industrial Shields, using the Arduino Ethernet library. The example sketch connects t... Read more
Testing inputs, outputs and relay on the ESP32 PLC 14 Jun 12, 2026 In this blog post, we will execute a test using the Arduino IDE platform to check the proper functioning of the inputs, outputs, and relays of an ESP32 PLC 14 IOs. Setting up Arduino IDE for the ESP32... Read more
How to be more efficient at work: Strategies for working smarter Jun 11, 2026 Every day you work hard and you are aware of it. Both your mind and your body are aware of it. Maybe you've thought about how many projects you have in mind or how far you have to travel to work. You ... Read more
Industrial Shields at IMTEX 2025: Hall 7, Stall E106 Jun 11, 2026 IMTEX 2025 , the Indian Machine Tool Exhibition , is one of the most prominent trade fairs for the manufacturing and metalworking industries. Organized by the Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers' Associ... Read more
Plastic Injection Machine Monitoring System with ESP32 PLC and Cloud Integration May 7, 2026 ACQUISITALL: Open Technology for Industrial Monitoring and Energy Control Project Overview ACQUISITALL is an industrial monitoring and energy automation solution developed for plastic injection enviro... Read more