ControlByte Joins ANEXPO 2026 in the Industrial Support Arena

At ANEXPO 2026, the Industrial Support Arena will once again bring together companies that directly support industrial teams in improving reliability, efficiency, and technical competence.

One of the exhibitors in this dedicated zone will be ControlByte – a practical e-learning and training platform specialising in PLC programming, industrial automation, and commissioning skills for engineers, maintenance technicians, and automation teams worldwide.

ControlByte helps production companies, system integrators, and maintenance departments build real, implementation-ready competencies - the kind that translate directly into faster commissioning, fewer start-up errors, more stable production processes, and reduced dependency on external support.

The Problem ControlByte Solves

Many industrial companies face the same recurring challenges: long commissioning times, costly start-up errors, over-reliance on external integrators, lack of internal PLC programming standards, and difficulty onboarding new automation engineers quickly enough to keep up with production demands.

ControlByte addresses these challenges head-on - by building internal team competencies that allow engineers and technicians to take ownership of automation projects, diagnose problems faster, and operate more independently on the shop floor.

Hands-On PLC and Automation Training - Built Around Real Industrial Scenarios

ControlByte delivers practical, expert-led training programmes designed around real-world production, commissioning, and maintenance scenarios - not abstract theory. All courses are developed and taught by experienced automation engineers with hands-on industrial backgrounds (MSc-level instructors), and every participant receives direct instructor support throughout the learning process.

Training programmes range from focused technical onboarding for individual engineers to complete competence development paths for entire automation teams. Delivery is flexible: fully online, hybrid, or on-site - depending on what works best for the team.

What makes ControlByte different:

• Real industrial project data and templates - participants work with ready-to-use PLC programme structures, function blocks, and project templates they can directly reuse in their own production projects

• Virtual commissioning environments - PLC logic is tested and validated in simulation (including Factory IO integration) before it ever reaches a real machine, reducing commissioning risk from day one

• Structured learning paths - the PLC Programmer RoadMap guides learners step by step, from foundational industrial automation basics through advanced PLC programming, communication protocols, and motion control - so every engineer knows exactly where to start and what to learn next

• Multi-vendor, multi-platform coverage - training covers Siemens TIA Portal (S7-1200/1500), CODESYS, and multiple programming languages including Ladder Logic (LAD), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Structured Control Language (SCL), and Structured Text (ST)

• Free entry point - regular free webinars on topics like PLC programming fundamentals, Modbus communication, electrical schematics, and CODESYS basics allow engineers to experience ControlByte's training approach before committing

Core training topics include:

• PLC programming and commissioning - Siemens TIA Portal (Ladder, FBD, SCL) and CODESYS (Structured Text, OOP)

• HMI and SCADA development - Siemens TIA Portal WinCC, visualisation design and integration

• Industrial communication networks - Profinet, Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC UA - configuration, diagnostics, and troubleshooting

• Servo drives and VFD motion control - drive parameterisation, motion programming for PLCs

• Virtual commissioning and PLC logic testing - simulation-based validation before physical start-up

• Industrial automation fundamentals - electrical schematics, I/O configuration, system architecture for engineers entering the field

• FAT/SAT procedures and line start-up methodologies

• Diagnostics, optimisation, and performance tuning after start-up

  
  

The focus is always on practical implementation - enabling teams to work more independently and resolve issues faster where it matters most: on the production floor.

Measurable Skills That Reduce Commissioning Risk and Downtime

ControlByte training programmes are designed to strengthen the competencies most needed in modern production environments - with outcomes that are directly measurable on the shop floor. After completing ControlByte training, participants gain the ability to:

• Commission new production lines faster and more reliably

• Configure and diagnose industrial communication networks independently

• Integrate machines and systems from different manufacturers into a unified architecture

• Standardise PLC programme structures, I/O configurations, and communication interfaces across projects

• Test and validate PLC logic in simulation before start-up - catching errors before they cost production time

• Optimise machine performance after start-up using real process and drive data

• Manage change control and versioning in PLC, HMI, and SCADA projects

• Prepare professional technical documentation for audits, acceptance procedures, and handovers

The result: shorter commissioning times, fewer unplanned production stops, faster fault resolution, and higher autonomy of in-house automation and maintenance teams - reducing both cost and dependency on external support.

Training for Teams - Not Just Individuals

ControlByte works with both individual engineers looking to advance their careers and with companies investing in the development of entire automation and maintenance teams. For industrial businesses, ControlByte offers structured team training programmes - including technical onboarding for new hires, upskilling paths for experienced engineers, and competence development frameworks aligned with real production and commissioning workflows.

Whether the goal is to bring new engineers up to speed faster, standardise programming practices across a plant, or build enough internal competence to handle commissioning in-house - ControlByte provides a clear, structured path to get there.

Trusted by Industry

ControlByte has already trained engineers and maintenance teams from over 400 industrial companies and cooperates with well-known industrial technology partners including Lenze, Finder, Pilz, DOBOT, Wieland, Otee, and others.

With course ratings consistently above 4.7 out of 5, thousands of enrolled students, and a growing library of practical courses and free educational content (including an active YouTube channel with tutorials and PLC programming series), ControlByte has established itself as a trusted resource in the industrial automation training space.

All participants receive digital certificates that can be directly added to LinkedIn profiles - supporting both individual skills validation and employer branding for companies that invest in their teams' development.

Meet ControlByte at ANEXPO 2026

As an exhibitor in the Industrial Support Arena, ControlByte will be available at ANEXPO 2026 to discuss:

• Competence development programmes for automation and maintenance teams - from onboarding to advanced specialisation

• PLC training aligned with real production and commissioning processes - Siemens, CODESYS, multi-vendor environments

• Faster commissioning and safer start-ups through virtual commissioning, standardised PLC templates, and structured training

• Reducing dependency on external integrators by building strong internal automation competencies

• Structured learning paths and team training strategies - including the PLC Programmer RoadMap and PLC Programmer Bootcamp

• Free webinars and training resources as an entry point for teams exploring practical PLC education

ANEXPO 2026 creates the ideal environment for in-depth technical conversations that go beyond theory and focus on real industrial challenges. Visit ControlByte at the Industrial Support Arena to see how practical training can make a measurable difference in your commissioning times, team autonomy, and production stability.

Learn more: controlbyte.tech

ANEXPO 2026: Controlbyte