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Cyber-Informed Engineering Pushes PLCs Out of Shutdown Paths
September 15, 2026

Cyber-Informed Engineering Pushes PLCs Out of Shutdown Paths

Idaho National Laboratory engineers are hardwiring final safety trips so a compromised PLC can no longer hold hazardous chemical or process lines running.

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CISA Warns of Active, AI-Assisted Attacks on Siemens S7 PLCs
September 15, 2026

CISA Warns of Active, AI-Assisted Attacks on Siemens S7 PLCs

Five federal agencies warn that AI-generated scripts are actively targeting internet-exposed Siemens S7 PLCs — the third OT security advisory in five months.

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Dispel Program Targets Internet-Exposed PLCs at Small Utilities
September 15, 2026

Dispel Program Targets Internet-Exposed PLCs at Small Utilities

Dispel launches a program to secure internet-exposed PLCs at small US water and electric utilities after 30+ Minnesota water systems were breached in 48 hours.

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Universal Robots Gen 7: CB7 Controller Redefines PLC Connectivity
September 15, 2026

Universal Robots Gen 7: CB7 Controller Redefines PLC Connectivity

Universal Robots launches Gen 7 at IMTS 2026, led by the CB7 Core controller offering 40% more compute power and native PLC, HMI, and MES connectivity.

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Copia Automation Joins OTCC to Close the PLC Recovery Gap
September 14, 2026

Copia Automation Joins OTCC to Close the PLC Recovery Gap

Copia Automation joins the OTCC, betting that PLC backup and recovery—not just prevention—will define global critical infrastructure resilience in 2026.

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AUTOMEX Penang 2026 Puts PLC and Smart Manufacturing in Focus
September 14, 2026

AUTOMEX Penang 2026 Puts PLC and Smart Manufacturing in Focus

AUTOMEX Penang returns 3–5 Nov 2026, spotlighting industrial automation, robotics and PLC control technologies driving Malaysia's smart manufacturing shift.

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