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PKI Automation Crisis Hits PLC Networks: 52% of Leaders Unprepared
July 13, 2026

PKI Automation Crisis Hits PLC Networks: 52% of Leaders Unprepared

HID Global's 2026 market study reveals 52% of IT leaders lack PKI automation tools ā€” a critical vulnerability for industrial PLCs and OT networks facing AI-driven threats, shrinking certificate lifecycles,...

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Taiwan Automation Suppliers Expand US Footprint Amid AI Infrastructure Boom
July 13, 2026

Taiwan Automation Suppliers Expand US Footprint Amid AI Infrastructure Boom

Taiwanese robotics and industrial automation manufacturers are building dual-region production capacity in the US, targeting the $975 billion semiconductor buildout through 2026.

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HTEC & Embotech Deploy Level 4 Autonomy Across PLC-Driven Logistics
July 13, 2026

HTEC & Embotech Deploy Level 4 Autonomy Across PLC-Driven Logistics

HTEC and Embotech partner to scale TƜV SƜD-certified Level 4 autonomous driving across industrial sites ā€” converging with PLC-controlled manufacturing infrastructure.

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How AI and Cloud ERP Are Reshaping PLC-Driven Industrial Automation
July 13, 2026

How AI and Cloud ERP Are Reshaping PLC-Driven Industrial Automation

Agricultural firms deploy AI-powered cloud ERP to unify PLC-driven operations. Discover how anomaly detection and data integration are redefining industrial automation.

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PLC-Driven Quality Systems Surge as Chip Miniaturization Intensifies
July 13, 2026

PLC-Driven Quality Systems Surge as Chip Miniaturization Intensifies

Global Manufacturing & Quality Systems market ā€” powered by PLC architectures ā€” projected to grow at 4-6% CAGR through 2035 as semiconductor nodes shrink below 3nm.

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BPX Closes the SAP-to-PLC Integration Gap Across Global Manufacturing
July 12, 2026

BPX Closes the SAP-to-PLC Integration Gap Across Global Manufacturing

BPX turns industrial manufacturing into its largest SAP Signavio practice, bridging enterprise IT and PLC-driven production across chemicals, automotive, and cement sectors.

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