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PLC-Based Motion Control Market to Grow 14.1% CAGR Through 2033
September 23, 2026

PLC-Based Motion Control Market to Grow 14.1% CAGR Through 2033

New outlook projects the PLC-based motion control market will grow at a 14.1% CAGR from 2026–2033 as integrated PLC-plus-motion architectures accelerate.

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State Street Boosts Rockwell Automation Stake as PLC Demand Rises
September 23, 2026

State Street Boosts Rockwell Automation Stake as PLC Demand Rises

State Street Corp expanded its Rockwell Automation stake, a new filing shows. Here's what it signals for the PLC market and industrial automation parts.

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Industrial Automation Project Management: KPIs & Best Practices
September 22, 2026

Industrial Automation Project Management: KPIs & Best Practices

A new guide maps the industrial automation project lifecycle, KPIs, and best practices for PLC and SCADA rollouts—and where generic PM tools must stop.

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Programmable Industrial Automation Market to Grow 6.8% to 2033
September 22, 2026

Programmable Industrial Automation Market to Grow 6.8% to 2033

New analytics project the programmable industrial automation market, anchored by PLCs, will expand at a 6.8% CAGR through 2033 as factories modernize.

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Technidrive Opens Portadown Site for Industrial Automation Showcase
September 22, 2026

Technidrive Opens Portadown Site for Industrial Automation Showcase

Technidrive opens Portadown facility for a free two-day industrial automation and motor control exhibition, 8-9 October 2026, with live PLC and VEGA demos.

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Industrial Automation Hardware Trends Shaping Factories in 2026
September 22, 2026

Industrial Automation Hardware Trends Shaping Factories in 2026

IP69K ruggedness, consolidated HMI interfaces, and repairable designs: the industrial automation hardware trends reshaping PLC-based factory floors in 2026.

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