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Fieldbus Couplers Market Forecast to 2035: IIoT and Ethernet Migration Reshape PLC Network Infrastructure
June 09, 2026

Fieldbus Couplers Market Forecast to 2035: IIoT and Ethernet Migration Reshape PLC Network Infrastructure

Global fieldbus couplers market set for steady expansion through 2035 as industrial Ethernet migration, IIoT adoption, and modular automation redefine PLC architectures and control system design.

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Manufacturing Project Surge Drives PLC Demand: 156 New Plants in May 2026
June 09, 2026

Manufacturing Project Surge Drives PLC Demand: 156 New Plants in May 2026

North American industrial manufacturing capital investment climbs 7.6% MoM with 156 new planned projects in May 2026, signaling surging demand for PLC-based automation systems and control equipment.

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China Robot Exports Surge 42%, Disrupting the Global PLC Market Order
June 09, 2026

China Robot Exports Surge 42%, Disrupting the Global PLC Market Order

China's industrial robot exports jumped 42% YoY as domestic PLC systems displace Siemens and Rockwell on major automotive lines. Here's what reshapes global automation.

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Standard Bots' $1B Valuation Marks Inflection Point for PLC Automation
June 09, 2026

Standard Bots' $1B Valuation Marks Inflection Point for PLC Automation

Standard Bots hits unicorn status with a $200M Series C, signaling surging investor confidence in robotics and the PLC-driven industrial automation ecosystem.

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Iran Ceased Fire, Hackers Didn't: PLC Attacks on U.S. Infrastructure
June 09, 2026

Iran Ceased Fire, Hackers Didn't: PLC Attacks on U.S. Infrastructure

Six U.S. federal agencies warn Iranian hackers continue exploiting PLCs across water, energy, and municipal systems — even after a ceasefire was signed.

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Intelligent Modernization: PLCs at the Core of Smarter Plants
June 09, 2026

Intelligent Modernization: PLCs at the Core of Smarter Plants

Intelligent modernization integrates PLCs, automation, and data into unified plant strategies to protect throughput and quality with less labor, say industry leaders.

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