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Beyond the AI Hype: Why PLCs Remain the Smart Factory's True Backbone
June 06, 2026

Beyond the AI Hype: Why PLCs Remain the Smart Factory's True Backbone

As AI dominates industry headlines, foundational automation technologies — PLCs, sensors, and control systems — continue to drive the global smart factory revolution with unstoppable momentum.

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GENISOM AI's 10,000-Unit Milestone Signals PLC Market Surge at ICRA 2026
June 06, 2026

GENISOM AI's 10,000-Unit Milestone Signals PLC Market Surge at ICRA 2026

Beijing's GENISOM AI debuts mass-produced industrial robotics platforms at ICRA 2026 with 10,000+ units delivered, underscoring surging demand for PLC-integrated factory automation worldwide.

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AI Software Becomes Top Priority for Robotics Developers, Forcing PLC Evolution
June 06, 2026

AI Software Becomes Top Priority for Robotics Developers, Forcing PLC Evolution

QNX/BlackBerry study of 1,000 developers reveals 85% expect software to dominate robotics, with AI and cybersecurity leading investments — forcing PLC systems to evolve for AI-enabled workcells.

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Columbus McKinnon Posts 24% Net Sales Surge as Kito Crosby Acquisition Reshapes PLC-Driven Lifting Market
June 06, 2026

Columbus McKinnon Posts 24% Net Sales Surge as Kito Crosby Acquisition Reshapes PLC-Driven Lifting Market

Columbus McKinnon reports 24% net sales growth to $1.2 billion after its transformative Kito Crosby acquisition, signaling a new era for PLC-integrated intelligent motion control.

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ABB-B&R Patents AI System to Cut Energy Use in PLC Motion Control
June 04, 2026

ABB-B&R Patents AI System to Cut Energy Use in PLC Motion Control

ABB's B&R division and Salzburg University patent AI-driven motion control to optimize energy use in PLC-controlled robots, machine tools, and automated production lines.

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Automation by the Hour: Workr Robotics CEO on the RaaS Revolution Reshaping PLC Integration
June 04, 2026

Automation by the Hour: Workr Robotics CEO on the RaaS Revolution Reshaping PLC Integration

Workr Robotics CEO Ken Macken explains why pay-by-the-hour automation models are transforming how PLCs and industrial controllers are deployed across modern shop floors.

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