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Italy-Bangladesh Textile Partnership Accelerates PLC-Driven Automation
July 12, 2026

Italy-Bangladesh Textile Partnership Accelerates PLC-Driven Automation

Eleven Italian machinery firms met Bangladesh textile leaders in Chittagong, spotlighting PLC-driven automation and sustainable manufacturing in South Asia.

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Automation M&A Surge: 15 June 2026 Deals Redefine PLC Integration
July 12, 2026

Automation M&A Surge: 15 June 2026 Deals Redefine PLC Integration

Bundy Group reports 15 automation M&A deals in June 2026 across system integration, flow controls, and roboticsā€”signaling consolidation in the PLC controls ecosystem.

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Omega Ramps EMEA Sensor Output as PLC Automation Market Expands
July 12, 2026

Omega Ramps EMEA Sensor Output as PLC Automation Market Expands

Omega's Manchester sensor hub signals surging demand for PLC-compatible instrumentation across EMEA industrial automation markets.

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IoT Edge Controllers Market Forecast: Industrial AI Fuels Growth to 2035
July 11, 2026

IoT Edge Controllers Market Forecast: Industrial AI Fuels Growth to 2035

IndexBox projects IoT edge controller expansion through 2035, fueled by Industry 4.0 investment, edge AI adoption, and real-time processing demands transforming PLC markets.

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Siemens Redefines PLC Future with Industrial AI Operating System
July 11, 2026

Siemens Redefines PLC Future with Industrial AI Operating System

Siemens champions an Industrial AI operating system built on data fabric and digital twins ā€” a paradigm shift for PLCs and automation hardware in tomorrow's smart factories.

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Chip-Makers Shelve PROFIBUS for PROFINET in High-Stakes PLC Overhaul
July 11, 2026

Chip-Makers Shelve PROFIBUS for PROFINET in High-Stakes PLC Overhaul

Semiconductor fabs are migrating from PROFIBUS to PROFINET, upgrading PLC networks for speed and resiliency as unplanned downtime costs exceed $1 million per hour.

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