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Jack Smith

Jack Smith is senior contributing editor for Automation.com and Automation.com Monthly digital magazine, publications of ISA, the International Society of Automation. Jack is a senior member of ISA, as well as a member of IEEE. He has an AAS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering and experience in instrumentation, closed loop control, PLCs, complex automated test systems and test system design. Jack also has more than 20 years of experience as a journalist covering process, discrete and hybrid technologies.

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  • The Last Word: The Evolving Language of Automation Engineering
    Opinion

    The Last Word: The Evolving Language of Automation Engineering

    Which programming languages do automation/control engineers use? The classic engineering answer is, “It depends.” The deeper response is, “It depends on the application or use case.” This feature originally appeared in the October 2023 issue of InTech digital magazine.
    By: Jack Smith
    02 November, 2023 | 3 minutes
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
  • CNC Machine Resource Management: Perfect World Versus Reality
    Feature

    CNC Machine Resource Management: Perfect World Versus Reality

    Program management, tool wear, breakage monitoring and more are optimized through machine tool digitalization.
    By: Jack Smith
    27 September, 2023 | 4 minutes
  • Festo Fosters Fieldbus Flexibility
    News

    Festo Fosters Fieldbus Flexibility

    Ethernet flexibility and online configuration tools punctuate Festo’s portfolio.
    By: Jack Smith
    07 September, 2023 | 3 minutes
  • Digital Twins Validate Real-World CNC Machines
    Feature

    Digital Twins Validate Real-World CNC Machines

    Digital twins are machine and process simulations that enhance CNC part and tool program management, commissioning capabilities, operator training and more.
    By: Jack Smith
    01 September, 2023 | 4 minutes
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