Industrial Automation

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 […]

Modern manufacturing demands more than durable equipment. Plants must operate with greater efficiency, tighter labor availability, stricter environmental standards, and increasing pressure to reduce costs. Automated systems and digital controls have become essential tools for meeting these challenges. At PRAB, industrial automation is not an add-on—it is integral to how scrap handling, fluid management, and wastewater systems operate. By combining […]