Convergence of IoT and PLC in Industrial Automation: A Systematic Review of Emerging Trends, Technical Challenges, and Prospects
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Abstract
Integrating PLCs with emerging IoT technologies for industrial automation has transformed the manufacturing ecosystems towards a smarter and data-driven one. This systematic review explores the synergistic potential of IoT's connectivity and PLCs' reliability in modern industrial settings. It analyses trends such as edge computing, AI-driven analytics and digital twins for technical challenges and proposes future directions using blockchain integration and 5G-enabled automation to support them. This review synthesizes academic literature, industry case studies and technological frameworks to outline a roadmap for resilient, efficient and adaptable industrial systems.
Keywords
Industrial Automation, IoT, PLC, Edge Computing, Cybersecurity
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Cite this article
Wei,J. (2025). Convergence of IoT and PLC in Industrial Automation: A Systematic Review of Emerging Trends, Technical Challenges, and Prospects. Applied and Computational Engineering,150,89-94.
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