Why PLCs outlive your laptop

Industrial PLCs are designed to operate in extreme environments: temperatures from -40°C to +85°C, vibrations, dust, and electrical noise.

Unlike regular computers, they’re built like tanks—often running 24/7 for decades without rebooting. That’s why you still find 20-year-old PLCs reliably controlling old machines!

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