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RealitySync Redefines PLC Commissioning with Immersive Simulation

RealitySync Redefines PLC Commissioning with Immersive Simulation

Eclipse Automation's RealitySync platform lets manufacturers validate PLC-driven production lines in immersive virtual environments, slashing commissioning time and risk.

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PLC-Connected Factories Face Rising Supplier Impersonation Threats

PLC-Connected Factories Face Rising Supplier Impersonation Threats

Supplier impersonation fraud is no longer just a finance problem. As PLC and ERP systems converge, attackers exploit vendor trust to disrupt manufacturing operations. Here's what industrial firms must know.

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PLC Automation Is UK Manufacturing's Only Route Back to the Top 10

PLC Automation Is UK Manufacturing's Only Route Back to the Top 10

MTC's Mike Wilson argues PLC-driven automation is non-negotiable for UK manufacturing revival, as the nation battles to climb from 11th in global rankings.

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Intrinsic AI Platform Ends Manual Robot Coding at Automate 2026

Intrinsic AI Platform Ends Manual Robot Coding at Automate 2026

At Automate 2026, Intrinsic showcased AI-powered robotics that replaces complex robot coding with drag-and-drop automation, reshaping PLC-robot interoperability.

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Rockwell Launches FactoryTalk Orchestration at Automate 2026

Rockwell Launches FactoryTalk Orchestration at Automate 2026

Rockwell Automation unveils FactoryTalk Orchestration at Automate 2026, bridging PLC-controlled machinery with enterprise systems for autonomous production coordination.

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Europe's SDV Alliance Signals Open-Architecture Future for Industrial PLCs

Europe's SDV Alliance Signals Open-Architecture Future for Industrial PLCs

BMW, VW, and Stellantis pool open-source code for software-defined vehicles. Their strategy mirrors the PLC industry's accelerating shift toward open automation platforms.

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