In my years, I have learned important life lessons such as how to catch and clean a fish, change a flat tire, and drive a stick shift. These lessons have served me well, but now I have discovered another crucial lesson – mastering the art of a great dad joke. Initially, I didn’t appreciate the value of dad jokes and would often receive eyerolls or sighs of embarrassment. However, now with my own family, I have embraced the role of the ultimate “cringe” provider. Dad jokes, like “What has four wheels and flies?…A garbage truck” or “Which bear is the most condescending?…A pan-duh”, are essential pillars of society. It brings me joy to see the panic in my son’s eyes when I start with, “Wait, I have a good one”. So, take a moment to embrace the “cringe” and remember, you don’t have to be a dad to tell dad jokes, it just makes you a faux pa!
In this issue of NOTEBOOK, you will find informative articles such as Tech Briefs discussing the time-saving Modbus Scanner feature of Do-more PLCs and the importance of the fieldbus in IIoT. Additionally, the Cover Story delves into how modern PLCs offer advanced edge computing capabilities. The User Solution section highlights how a cheese manufacturer developed in-house automation capabilities and how AutomationDirect components upgraded a camping resort’s waterpark control systems. The Student Spotlight features Eagle Motorsports and Georgia Southern University using AutomationDirect products to collect data on automotive suspension systems. For updates on exciting events and new products like the ProductivityCODESYS CPU, LS Electric XGB PLC, LS Electric EtherCAT servo systems, Toshiba motors, and Endress+Hauser Picomag series flowmeters, check out our Business Notes. Don’t forget to try your hand at the crossword puzzle in the Break Room, available for download at https://library.automationdirect.com/brain-teasers-issue-51-2024/.
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