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European Automakers Battle China's SDV Edge with PLC-Driven Factory Strategy

European Automakers Battle China's SDV Edge with PLC-Driven Factory Strategy

As Trump hits EU vehicles with 25% tariffs, European automakers launch a three-pronged response combining SDV architecture, PLC modernization, and China partnerships to counter Beijing's software-defined vehicle dominance.

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Why Physical AI Is the Real Manufacturing Revolution — and Why Your PLC Infrastructure Isn't Ready

Why Physical AI Is the Real Manufacturing Revolution — and Why Your PLC Infrastructure Isn't Ready

Physical AI is reshaping manufacturing in 2026, but legacy PLC-based facilities face a widening integration gap. Analysis from The Robot Report and the 2026 Robotics Summit & Expo.

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Schneider Electric Tops Q1 Revenue Forecast as AI Data Centre Boom Drives PLC & Automation Demand

Schneider Electric Tops Q1 Revenue Forecast as AI Data Centre Boom Drives PLC & Automation Demand

Schneider Electric beats Q1 2026 revenue expectations with €9.77B, driven by AI data centre buildout and Motivair acquisition. Industrial automation and PLC segments post strong growth amid surging global demand.

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Elite Robots Launches RoboBarista: PLC-Powered Cobot Coffee Station Targets $1.27B Market

Elite Robots Launches RoboBarista: PLC-Powered Cobot Coffee Station Targets $1.27B Market

Elite Robots unveils RoboBarista, a fully autonomous PLC-controlled coffee station with cobot arms. Targeting hotels, offices, and transit hubs, the system addresses labor shortages and the surging demand for 24/7...

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GM's $691M V-8 Engine Investment Signals Major Growth for PLC-Driven Manufacturing

GM's $691M V-8 Engine Investment Signals Major Growth for PLC-Driven Manufacturing

General Motors invests $691M in its St. Catharines, Ontario plant for next-gen V-8 engines, accelerating demand for PLCs, robotics, and industrial automation systems across automotive manufacturing lines.

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SoftBank Launches Roze Robotics for Data Centers — $100B IPO Signals New Automation Era for PLC Industry

SoftBank Launches Roze Robotics for Data Centers — $100B IPO Signals New Automation Era for PLC Industry

SoftBank creates Roze, a robotics company building data centers with autonomous systems, targeting a $100B IPO in H2 2026. A landmark moment for PLC-driven industrial automation and AI infrastructure.

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