Rust as Alternative to ICE-61131
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This article was first released in SPS_MAGAZIN in German.
The programming of systems and machines is traditionally done with PLCs based on the IEC61131 standard, which originated in the 1990s. However, software development has changed dramatically over the last 30 years, which is also reflected in the programming languages. This article explores the questions of why it is worth reconsidering classic PLC programming and why the Rust language, of all things, should serve as the basic building block.