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Safety PLC Market to Hit US$13.1 Billion by 2033 at 5.8% CAGR

Safety PLC Market to Hit US$13.1 Billion by 2033 at 5.8% CAGR

The global safety PLC market is set to grow from US$8.4 billion in 2026 to US$13.1 billion by 2033 at a 5.8% CAGR, driven by automation and safety rules.

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PLC Cyberattacks Knock US Water Systems Offline Across 12 States

PLC Cyberattacks Knock US Water Systems Offline Across 12 States

A coordinated PLC cyberattack knocked municipal water systems offline from Minnesota to Georgia, exposing critical infrastructure and ICS security gaps.

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Water Utilities Harden PLC Cybersecurity as Hackers Lock Out Operators

Water Utilities Harden PLC Cybersecurity as Hackers Lock Out Operators

Water utilities fortify programmable logic controllers after CISA warns hackers are changing PLC passwords, locking out operators, and disconnecting systems.

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Massachusetts Grants Harden PLC Cybersecurity for Water Utilities

Massachusetts Grants Harden PLC Cybersecurity for Water Utilities

Massachusetts directs grant funding to harden water systems against cyberattacks exploiting poorly secured, internet-connected PLCs in treatment plants.

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Five Automation Trends for H2 2026: From Logistics to PLCs

Five Automation Trends for H2 2026: From Logistics to PLCs

Design World's H2 2026 automation outlook maps five trends, from front-end logistics to individual PLCs, with market data and expert analyst insights.

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