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Sonair's 3D Ultrasonic Sensor Redefines PLC Safety for Human-Robot Collaboration
July 07, 2026

Sonair's 3D Ultrasonic Sensor Redefines PLC Safety for Human-Robot Collaboration

Sonair's safety-certified 3D ultrasonic sensor challenges 2D laser scanners in PLC safety, enabling dynamic safety zones for human-robot collaboration on the factory floor.

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IT and OT Convergence: The PLC-ERP Gap Holding Back Physical AI
July 06, 2026

IT and OT Convergence: The PLC-ERP Gap Holding Back Physical AI

Physical AI promises autonomous factories, but PLCs and ERP systems speak different languages. Why IT-OT convergence is manufacturing's biggest unresolved challenge.

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Object-Oriented PLC Programming Reshapes Industrial Automation
July 06, 2026

Object-Oriented PLC Programming Reshapes Industrial Automation

As the PLC market surges toward $24 billion by 2035, object-oriented programming rewrites control engineeringā€”delivering reusable code, faster deployment, and simplified maintenance.

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Siemens Taweelah C Win: What 2.6GW Means for PLC and DCS Markets
July 06, 2026

Siemens Taweelah C Win: What 2.6GW Means for PLC and DCS Markets

Siemens Energy's landmark 2.6GW Taweelah C contract in Abu Dhabi signals surging demand for advanced PLC and DCS architectures in next-generation power plants worldwide.

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PLC-Driven Press Brake Market Eyes Steady Growth Through 2035
July 06, 2026

PLC-Driven Press Brake Market Eyes Steady Growth Through 2035

PLC-powered electric servo press brakes are driving steady growth in global metal fabrication through 2035, fueled by precision manufacturing demands in automotive and electronics.

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UK On-Machine Distributed I/O Market Eyes 5ā€“7% CAGR Through 2035
July 05, 2026

UK On-Machine Distributed I/O Market Eyes 5ā€“7% CAGR Through 2035

The UK on-machine distributed I/O market is forecast to expand at 5ā€“7% CAGR through 2035, propelled by electronics reshoring, IIoT adoption, and the shift toward decentralized PLC architectures.

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