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How Do PLC, HMI, and IIoT Controls Automate Scrap and Coolant Handling?

Written by Paul Montgomery, Marketing Leader at PRAB.  Published August 4, 2026. Last updated August 4, 2026. Quick answer: Automated metal scrap and coolant handling relies on three layered technologies working together: PLCs (programmable logic controllers) that run the equipment’s automated cycles, HMI touchscreens that give operators real-time visibility and manual override, and IIoT sensors that feed fluid quality, fill […]