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Elite Robots Launches RoboBarista: PLC-Powered Cobot Coffee Station Targets $1.27B Market
April 30, 2026

Elite Robots Launches RoboBarista: PLC-Powered Cobot Coffee Station Targets $1.27B Market

Elite Robots unveils RoboBarista, a fully autonomous PLC-controlled coffee station with cobot arms. Targeting hotels, offices, and transit hubs, the system addresses labor shortages and the surging demand for 24/7...

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GM's $691M V-8 Engine Investment Signals Major Growth for PLC-Driven Manufacturing
April 30, 2026

GM's $691M V-8 Engine Investment Signals Major Growth for PLC-Driven Manufacturing

General Motors invests $691M in its St. Catharines, Ontario plant for next-gen V-8 engines, accelerating demand for PLCs, robotics, and industrial automation systems across automotive manufacturing lines.

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SoftBank Launches Roze Robotics for Data Centers ā€” $100B IPO Signals New Automation Era for PLC Industry
April 30, 2026

SoftBank Launches Roze Robotics for Data Centers ā€” $100B IPO Signals New Automation Era for PLC Industry

SoftBank creates Roze, a robotics company building data centers with autonomous systems, targeting a $100B IPO in H2 2026. A landmark moment for PLC-driven industrial automation and AI infrastructure.

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GM's 2026 Outlook Shift Sends Ripples Through PLC and Industrial Automation Markets
April 29, 2026

GM's 2026 Outlook Shift Sends Ripples Through PLC and Industrial Automation Markets

General Motors raises 2026 guidance on $500M tariff refund while Iran war costs pressure supply chains. Analysis of what this means for PLC demand and industrial automation in the automotive...

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670 Unauthenticated VNC Servers Expose PLC-Driven ICS/OT Systems to Critical Risk
April 29, 2026

670 Unauthenticated VNC Servers Expose PLC-Driven ICS/OT Systems to Critical Risk

Forescout research reveals 670 internet-facing VNC servers provide unauthenticated access to ICS/OT panelsā€”including PLC-controlled systemsā€”as Russia-linked hacker groups actively scan for vulnerable industrial protocols. A critical wake-up call for manufacturing...

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iCAUR Smart Factory Sets New Benchmark for PLC-Driven Digital Traceability in NEV Manufacturing
April 29, 2026

iCAUR Smart Factory Sets New Benchmark for PLC-Driven Digital Traceability in NEV Manufacturing

iCAUR opens a 5G-powered smart factory integrating PLC, IoT, and cloud monitoring to track 100,000+ data points per NEV ā€” redefining end-to-end digital traceable production in automotive manufacturing.

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