Chip-Makers Shelve PROFIBUS for PROFINET in High-Stakes PLC Overhaul
Semiconductor fabs are migrating from PROFIBUS to PROFINET, upgrading PLC networks for speed and resiliency as unplanned downtime costs exceed $1 million per hour.
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AI on the Factory Floor: Smart PLCs Cut Downtime by 50%
Rockwell Automation and the Center for Automotive Research reveal AI-powered predictive maintenance is slashing unplanned downtime by up to 50% across automotive production lines, marking a new era for PLC-driven...
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AI-Powered MES Platform Lands on EU Innovation Network, Seeks PLC Partners
A Turkish SME's modular IIoT and MES platform—integrating PLC, SCADA, and ERP—is now listed on the EU's Enterprise Europe Network, seeking global manufacturing partners.
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Motor Sizing Market 2026–2035: PLC-Driven Automation to Fuel 7% CAGR
Motor sizing market projected to grow at 5–7% CAGR through 2035 as PLC-controlled motion systems and energy mandates reshape industrial automation globally.
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Boost Buck DC Converter Market to Surge by 2035 on Automation Demand
Rising demand for high-efficiency power conversion in PLC control panels and industrial automation drives the boost buck DC converter market toward record growth through 2035.
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Hurco BM500U Brings PLC-Driven Lights-Out Machining to IMTS 2026
Hurco's BM500U five-axis machining center with eight-station automatic pallet changer debuts at IMTS 2026, showcasing PLC-driven unmanned operations for complex part production.
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