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Andra AP Fonden Trims Rockwell Automation Stake: PLC Market Signal
September 24, 2026

Andra AP Fonden Trims Rockwell Automation Stake: PLC Market Signal

Sweden's Andra AP fonden cut its Rockwell Automation stake by 84% in Q2. We break down what the 13F filing signals for PLC demand and automation investors.

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GISEC 2026: PLC Security Under Attack as OT Threats Turn Physical
September 23, 2026

GISEC 2026: PLC Security Under Attack as OT Threats Turn Physical

At GISEC Global 2026 Day 2, experts dissected real-world ICS/OT attacks, showing how PLC, HMI and safety-system flaws turn into physical and operational risk.

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GEA Omni NG Control Panel Targets PLC Cybersecurity Compliance
September 23, 2026

GEA Omni NG Control Panel Targets PLC Cybersecurity Compliance

GEA's new Omni NG control panel pairs a 10.4-inch touchscreen managing 256 devices with cybersecurity built for EU Cyber Resilience Act and NIS 2 rules.

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Nigeria's National Automation Prize 2026 Opens With N52.5m Fund
September 23, 2026

Nigeria's National Automation Prize 2026 Opens With N52.5m Fund

Advanxis opens the National Automation Prize 2026 with a ₦52.5m package, challenging Nigerian innovators to deploy PLC, SCADA, AI and robotics in industry.

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BIN95 Opens Free PLC Programming Training Hub as Skills Gap Widens
September 23, 2026

BIN95 Opens Free PLC Programming Training Hub as Skills Gap Widens

BIN95 launches a free, open-access PLC programming training hub with hands-on RSLogix 500 lessons to close the widening industrial automation skills gap.

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Lightning Protection Grounding Cables Market Set for 2035 Boom
September 23, 2026

Lightning Protection Grounding Cables Market Set for 2035 Boom

Rising Industry 4.0 adoption is driving 5-7% annual growth for lightning protection grounding cables, as low-impedance grounding shields PLCs and robots.

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