Standardized Function Blocks Solve Automation’s Consistency Crisis

Standardization through reusable function blocks is achievable, valuable and worthy of investment. The cross-platform ...
ISA

User-created function blocks increase productivity

One of the most powerful capabilities of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that conform to the IEC 61131-3 standard is the functionality that allows application engineers to create function blocks ...
Business Insider

X is about to change its block function. Some users worry it will empower abusers and compromise victims' safety.

X, formerly Twitter, is making changes to the platform's block function. Blocked users will soon be able to see the posts of the person who blocked them. It could force victims of abuse to choose ...
The Engineer

SICK’s Open Service for IO-Link Function Blocks

The SICK Function Block Factory is the first web-based service of its type that enables users to create function blocks automatically from any IO-link device with an I/O device description (IODD), no ...
The Conversation

Beginning of the end: how Elon Musk’s removal of the block function on X could trigger its hellish demise

On Saturday, X (formerly Twitter) chairman Elon Musk tweeted he would be removing the microblogging platform’s block function. It would remain intact for direct messages, but would otherwise become ...
The Washington Post

Elon Musk to limit ‘block’ function on his social media platform

Elon Musk said Friday that the block function will be greatly limited on X, formerly known as Twitter, stripping the social media platform of a feature long seen as protection against harassment. Musk ...
openDemocracy

Musk’s plan to axe X's block button is a real win for stalkers and abusers

Since he took over X (formerly Twitter) in 2022, Elon Musk has taken numerous steps that reduce the safety and moderation of the social network, including letting extremist voices back online while ...