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Tesla Recall Exposes PLC Torque Control Failure in EV Manufacturing
September 03, 2026

Tesla Recall Exposes PLC Torque Control Failure in EV Manufacturing

A deactivated programmable logic controller disabled fastener torque control, triggering a Tesla Model Y recall and spotlighting critical PLC integrity risks.

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New OT Security Guidance Reshapes IT/OT Outage Communications
September 03, 2026

New OT Security Guidance Reshapes IT/OT Outage Communications

Canadian cyber authorities issue new multinational IT/OT outage communications guidance for service providers covering ICS and programmable logic controllers.

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How JNIOR Architectures Control System Determinism That Lasts
September 03, 2026

How JNIOR Architectures Control System Determinism That Lasts

Control Design examines how the two-decade-old JNIOR automation controller delivers balanced functionality and lasting determinism in modern PLC/PAC systems.

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Mitsubishi Electric Delivers Single-Source Pump Control and Water SCADA
September 03, 2026

Mitsubishi Electric Delivers Single-Source Pump Control and Water SCADA

Mitsubishi Electric unifies PLC-based pump control, automation, and GENESIS SCADA visualization into a single-source water and wastewater automation solution.

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AI-Assisted PLC Exploits Advance: Why OT Security Must Evolve Now
September 03, 2026

AI-Assisted PLC Exploits Advance: Why OT Security Must Evolve Now

Researchers ported a remote code execution flaw between PLCs, proving AI-assisted OT attacks are maturing. Here's what it means for critical infrastructure.

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Executive Order 14420 Targets Foreign Bulk-Power and PLC Equipment
September 03, 2026

Executive Order 14420 Targets Foreign Bulk-Power and PLC Equipment

Executive Order 14420 expands DOE authority over foreign bulk-power and industrial control equipment, reshaping PLC and grid-hardware sourcing decisions.

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