PLCs, DCSs & Controllers


Future-proof automation

April 2026 PLCs, DCSs & Controllers

The automation industry is moving towards greater agility and adaptability to meet dynamic market conditions and fully leverage the opportunities of digitalisation and networking. New methods for controlling and monitoring processes are enabled by the convergence of control engineering IT and IoT. This trend will continue to transform the world of automation in the future.

For the future-oriented development of diverse applications in mechanical and plant engineering, SALZ Automation offers a complete automation solution that not only adapts to change, but actively supports it. By leveraging their in-depth automation expertise and collaborating with key partners who share their convictions and values, the company can effectively integrate the best OT hardware with state-of-the-art IT technology.

The result is the highly adaptable SALZ control system, consisting of open hardware, modular engineering software based on a virtualisation concept, and an integrated app store. This complete automation solution relies on security and functional safety according to IEC 61508. The SALZ control system is so adaptable that it can meet virtually any requirement in the various application areas of industrial automation.

SALZ Automation’s industrial controllers are the smallest and best industrial PC hardware in the Core i class. They are equipped with standard PCIe expansion modules and EtherCAT communication interfaces, allowing for flexible design and arrangement according to the user’s needs and applications. It grows with your needs.


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