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## The World of Programmable Logic Controllers

<https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/the-world-of-programmable-logic-controllers#>[Megan Suitts](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/author/megan-suitts) on Jul 28, 2015 7:00:00 AM

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Programmable logic controllers are all around us, from the [cars we drive](https://blog.cetrain.isu.edu/blog/what-are-plcs-and-why-do-they-rule-the-world) to the thermostats in our homes. Check out this [cool infographic by Udemy](https://www.udemy.com/plc-programming-from-scratch/#plc) to learn more about PLC's.

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