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PLC Skills Gap: Phoenix Contact, Rockwell Push Lifelong Learning

PLC Skills Gap: Phoenix Contact, Rockwell Push Lifelong Learning

Phoenix Contact, Rockwell and Schneider Electric say PLC programming, AI and cybersecurity demand lifelong learning as control engineers absorb IT duties.

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PLC Control Software Theft Lands Chip Equipment Chief in Jail

PLC Control Software Theft Lands Chip Equipment Chief in Jail

A South Korean court jailed a former chip equipment team leader for stealing PLC control software containing core process secrets and using it at a rival.

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PLC Attacks on US Water Utilities: 3 Cyber Threats to Watch

PLC Attacks on US Water Utilities: 3 Cyber Threats to Watch

Iran-linked hackers locked operators out of PLC controllers at US water facilities across 12 states, exposing critical infrastructure security gaps.

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Envision Energy Secures TÜV SÜD IEC 62443 SL2 Certification

Envision Energy Secures TÜV SÜD IEC 62443 SL2 Certification

Envision Energy secured TÜV SÜD's IEC 62443-3-3 SL2 certificate for its wind farm control system, hardening OT cybersecurity in digitalized energy grids.

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ISA's Automation Body of Knowledge 4th Edition: PLC, DCS & SCADA

ISA's Automation Body of Knowledge 4th Edition: PLC, DCS & SCADA

ISA has released the 4th edition of A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge, the flagship reference covering PLCs, DCSs, SCADA and modern control systems.

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Programmable Automation Controllers Market Eyes $10B by 2030

Programmable Automation Controllers Market Eyes $10B by 2030

A new report projects the programmable automation controllers market will reach $10 billion by 2030 at a 5.1% CAGR, driven by edge computing and AI analytics.

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