Open Source Industrial Control: Turning 2,800 Tons of Metal with Python and Flask

Discover how Python and Flask revolutionize industrial control in this captivating PyCon US talk. Explore the intersection of software and the physical world as Jacob Lapenna presents a groundbreaking system for turning massive hydropower generators. Delve into the journey of research and development that led to the creation of a cyber-physical system built on open-source software and readily available components. Learn how this innovative solution addresses the challenges faced by the Bureau of Reclamation, the second-largest hydropower generator in the United States, in maintaining and operating their extensive fleet of rotating machines. Gain insights into distributed computing, custom printed circuits, electromagnetism, and the software and hardware integration that enables precise control of 2,800-ton metal structures. Understand how this modular system improves safety, efficiency, and precision in routine diagnostic and maintenance tasks, reducing personnel risk and significantly cutting down operation time. Witness the power of Python in transforming industrial processes and solving real-world engineering challenges.