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Modular PLC Control Systems Market Outlook to 2035: 3.8% CAGR Forecast
September 06, 2026

Modular PLC Control Systems Market Outlook to 2035: 3.8% CAGR Forecast

IndexBox projects a 3.8% CAGR for the global modular PLC control systems market through 2035, fueled by factory automation and scalable control architectures.

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Massachusetts Injects $367K Into PLC and Robotics Talent Pipeline
September 06, 2026

Massachusetts Injects $367K Into PLC and Robotics Talent Pipeline

A $367,038 Massachusetts grant expands MCC's robotics and automation program, strengthening the industrial PLC controls workforce pipeline.

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Busbar Damping Plates Outlook to 2035: Sensor-Driven Automation Shift
September 06, 2026

Busbar Damping Plates Outlook to 2035: Sensor-Driven Automation Shift

IndexBox's 2035 outlook sees condition-monitoring sensors, modular aluminum busbars and compact damping redefining industrial automation and PLC vendors.

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NSA Cyber Hygiene Guidance Targets AI Threats to Siemens PLCs
September 05, 2026

NSA Cyber Hygiene Guidance Targets AI Threats to Siemens PLCs

NSA cyber hygiene guidance targets AI-generated threats to Siemens S7 PLCs after threat actors deployed AI exploitation scripts for industrial reconnaissance.

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AI and Digitalization Accelerate PLC Automation Across Southeast Asia
September 05, 2026

AI and Digitalization Accelerate PLC Automation Across Southeast Asia

Rockwell Automation's ROKLive 2026 shows how AI, predictive maintenance, and industrial cybersecurity are reshaping PLC-driven factories across Southeast Asia.

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FBI Warns Hackers Seized Allen-Bradley PLCs at US Water Utilities
September 05, 2026

FBI Warns Hackers Seized Allen-Bradley PLCs at US Water Utilities

FBI and EPA warn attackers hijacked Allen-Bradley PLCs at US water utilities, causing lost pressure and flooding. Inside the Watershed 250 response plan.

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