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15 January 2026
8 min read

Python for Automation Engineers: Bridging PLC Programming and AI

How automation engineers can leverage Python for data analysis, machine learning, OPC UA communication, and automating engineering workflows.

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Python is increasingly important for automation engineers. It bridges the gap between traditional PLC programming and modern AI/data science.

Why Python for Automation Engineers?

  • -Read PLC data via OPC UA (opcua library)
  • -Analyze production data (Pandas, NumPy)
  • -Build predictive maintenance models (scikit-learn)
  • -Automate engineering tasks (file processing, report generation)
  • -Integrate with cloud platforms

EDWartens teaches Python as part of both Physical AI and Digital AI programs, making it the connecting language between the two pillars.

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