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SMW 2026: PLC and Automation Tech Converge at NEC Birmingham

SMW 2026: PLC and Automation Tech Converge at NEC Birmingham

Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 returns to NEC Birmingham on 3-4 June, placing PLC-based control systems and industrial automation at the centre of the UK's digitalisation and Net Zero agenda.

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Software-Defined Vehicles and the Escalating ECU Cybersecurity Crisis

Software-Defined Vehicles and the Escalating ECU Cybersecurity Crisis

As vehicles evolve into software-defined platforms with over 100 ECUs each, the automotive industry confronts cybersecurity threats that mirror industrial PLC and OT/ICS security challenges.

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Fescaro Acquires JS Automotive: What Vertical Integration Means for the PLC and SDV Controller Market

Fescaro Acquires JS Automotive: What Vertical Integration Means for the PLC and SDV Controller Market

South Korea's Fescaro secures 70% of JS Automotive, merging cybersecurity software with in-house ECU manufacturing — a strategic play reshaping the automotive PLC supply chain.

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AI-Powered PLC Inspection Firm Dinnar Opens Silicon Valley Hub

AI-Powered PLC Inspection Firm Dinnar Opens Silicon Valley Hub

Dinnar opens Silicon Valley HQ, deploying PLC-integrated AI machine vision for reshoring US manufacturers. Over 200 Tier-1 clients including Samsung and CATL.

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PLC Market Demand Validated as NN Inc. Power Solutions Surges 27%

PLC Market Demand Validated as NN Inc. Power Solutions Surges 27%

NN Inc.'s Power Solutions segment grew 27% YoY to $55.4M in Q1 2026, signaling accelerating demand across industrial automation and PLC manufacturing supply chains.

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